Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Taiwan tensions
China vows 'countermeasures' after $2bn U.S. arms sale to Taiwan
Washington's package to include 1st delivery of advanced air defence missile system
Ukraine war
North Korean soldiers to face drones, doubts in Ukraine war debut
Analysts question 'elite' troops' readiness for battle under Russian command
Middle East crisis
Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of wider war
Tehran says damage 'limited' as Biden expresses hope for 'the end' of attacks
Supply Chain
U.S.-China race for lithium leads to controversial new mine
Nevada site could unlock vital EV battery supply, but faces environmental pushback
U.S. elections 2024
NIKKEI Film: Immigration shakes the foundations of the U.S.
Many Hispanics say they are swayed by Trump
Commodities
Russia wants BRICS to become OPEC for wheat. Will members buy it?
Putin proposes grain exchange in response to record-low prices
U.S. elections 2024
U.S. transition: Trump seeks loyalty, Harris eyes foreign policy reset
Vetting process picks up pace as Nov. 5 presidential election nears
Trade war
EU and China agree to discuss possible alternatives to EV tariffs
Europeans set to add tariffs on Chinese EVs of up to 35.3% next week
International relations
India and Germany look to boost ties on defense, green energy
New Delhi expected to pick German or Spanish company for submarine contract
Automobiles
Japan used car exports to Russia solid despite new restrictions
Demand shifts to smaller vehicles after trade ban on large cars last year
International relations
As BRICS expands, its recruits chase disparate goals
Prospective partners include both adversaries and allies of Western countries
Opinion
The 'Trump trade' risk has Asia re-buckling its seatbelts
Governments from Tokyo to Seoul are strapping in for a bumpy ride
Defense
Japan to participate in AUKUS defense tech tests: U.S. official
Industrial base for autonomous military systems cited in move from observer nation
Trade
India-EU trade talks stumble over agriculture, German minister says
Robert Habeck calls for negotiations to tackle industrial sector first
US-China tensions
China's Hesai presses on with U.S. lawsuit after return to blacklist
Lidar maker denies allegation of working with Beijing's military
U.S. elections 2024
Korean companies fear Trump's impact on clean energy investments
Manufacturers poured tens of billions into the U.S. to benefit from Biden incentives
International relations
Indian Canadians fear future as diplomatic ties hit rock bottom
Ottawa has accused New Delhi of involvement in Sikh separatist's killing
Opinion
Washington has deftly handled the Pacific Islands region - for the most part
The next U.S. president must maintain Biden's momentum
International relations
BRICS leaders tout joint finance, trade projects at Russian summit
Kazan Declaration also calls for end to sanctions against Russia and Iran
Defense
Japan and U.S. hold evacuation drills for islands near Taiwan
Keen Sword exercise brings Osprey aircraft to Japan's westernmost territory
Ukraine war
North Korean troops are in Russia, U.S. defense secretary says
Austin calls it 'very, very serious' if they intend to fight alongside Russia
Ukraine war
North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for Ukraine, says Seoul
Deployment of another 7,000 due by December under mutual defense pact
International relations
Xi reaffirms China-Russia ties in 'chaotic' world as BRICS summit opens
Putin hails bilateral relationship as major global stabilizing force