ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Manila as unity faces tests over Myanmar, border clashes and South China Sea ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila this week will confront a series …
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KED Bicycle Helmet Production Moves to China, Underscoring Germany’s Manufacturing Decline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGerman bicycle manufacturing faces setback as KED moves helmet production to China KED, a family-run German bicycle helmet maker, will move production to China later this year, a decision that …
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China Rebalances Oil Demand, Easing Global Price Shock from Strait of Hormuz Disruption China’s rapid rebalancing of oil demand helped temper a potential spike in crude prices after tanker traffic …
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Trump alleges China obtained election data on hundreds of millions of Americans
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump Accuses China of Stealing U.S. Voter Data, Deepening US-China Tensions President Trump accused China of illicitly obtaining election data on hundreds of millions of Americans, alleging a clandestine cover-up …
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Rare Earth Prices Surge 20% for Japanese Firms After China Export Curbs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan firms face 20%+ jump in rare earths procurement as China tightens exports Japanese firms face a 20%+ rise in rare earths procurement costs after China’s export curbs; survey shows …
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China growth slows in second quarter as consumption weakens, outlook hinges on exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina growth cools in Q2 2026 as weak consumption offsets export and industrial gains China growth cooled in Q2 2026 as weak household spending weighed on activity, even as exports …
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China pressures ASML, think tank alleges, to secure global chip dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThink-Tank Says China Employed Economic Statecraft and Espionage Targeting ASML Think-tank report alleges China used economic statecraft and espionage against ASML and Dutch chip firms, prompting concerns over European chip …
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South China Sea: China escalates pressure on Philippines, fortifies Fiery Cross Reef
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Steps Up Pressure in South China Sea, Expands Fiery Cross Reef Facilities near Philippines China has intensified pressure in the South China Sea, expanding facilities at Fiery Cross Reef …
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Japanese SMEs exit China, redirecting investment to US and Europe
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese firms leaving China accelerate as SMEs cite geopolitical and economic risks Japanese firms leaving China face rising geopolitical and economic pressures, with the overall tally down about 10% from …
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China ratchets up South China Sea operations near Philippines and Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s maritime pressure raises Taiwan tensions as Tokyo and Manila deepen defense ties China steps up South China Sea patrols near the Philippines and Japan, intensifying Taiwan tensions as Tokyo …