Asia Pacific
Foreign smartphones will see a decline in China
According to the latest data, foreign phone-makers are experiencing a declining uptake in China
InternationalGerman carmakers will double down on China
Volkswagen has announced its exit from China’s Xinjiang region
ChinaUN report hurts Afghan Taliban’s recognition ambitions
A new UN report highlights major restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan
AfghanistanRussian reliance on China for dual-use goods will rise
China emerged as a key supplier of dual-use goods to Russia following the imposition of Western sanctions in 2022
RussiaEswatini will likely stick with Taiwan over China
Eswatini remains the only country in Africa that refuses to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan
SwazilandTrump trade policy will look beyond simply tariffs
Donald Trump's cabinet choices appear to have given Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick responsibility for trade and tariffs
United StatesRow risks becoming major distraction in Philippines
Tensions between President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte continue to rise
PhilippinesPakistan tensions will be hard to contain
The authorities are cracking down heavily on anti-government protesters in the capital
Pakistan
