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Helium hitch: Why US-Israel war on Iran could cause MRI scan delays
Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.
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Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut tariffs
Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.
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Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
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Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?
US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
US trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan surging despite Trump tariffs
While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.
Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment
Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.
Taiwan says ‘general consensus’ reached with US on trade deal
US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
China eyes risks, gains as Trump pushes for ‘spheres of influence’
China will need to reassess its investment in Venezuela and its understanding of US foreign policy under Trump.
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Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit?
Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.
South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing’s desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
