U.S. lawmakers warn Trump’s tariffs and visa fees risk damaging vital U.S.-India ties and Quad cooperation.

iRobot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be acquired by its Chinese manufacturer, Picea, to eliminate debt and stabilize operations.

China demands Philippines halt repeated incursions near disputed islands, citing sovereignty and regional stability concerns.

China imposes 4.9%–19.8% anti-dumping tariffs on EU pork, effective Dec. 17, 2025, citing unfair pricing.

U.S. President Trump urged China to release Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai over health concerns after his conviction on sedition charges.

Most Americans still prefer artificial Christmas trees despite higher 2025 prices due to tariffs, with U.S. production impractical.

AI-powered kids' toys sold this holiday season gave dangerous, biased responses due to unregulated adult AI models, sparking safety and privacy concerns.

China sanctions former Japanese military official Shigeru Iwasaki over his advisory role in Taiwan, citing support for separatism.

U.S. remains top in Asia power index, but gap with China narrows due to shifting policies and China's growing regional influence.

India fast-tracks visas for Chinese tech workers, cutting approval time to under a month.