The People"s Republic of China (PRC) has significantly increased its exports of fiber optic drone components to Russia, a move that may suggest a stronger commitment from the PRC to support Russian military efforts in Ukraine. This development comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Additionally, the PRC has expanded its export controls over rare earth materials ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. This action underscores the Chinese Communist Party"s (CCP) ability to leverage its market dominance for economic influence, potentially disrupting the international supply of critical materials essential for advanced technologies.
In other news, Cheng Li-wun has won the chairperson election for the Kuomintang (KMT) party in Taiwan, defeating the establishment favorite, Hau Lung-bin. Cheng is known for advocating a shared "Chinese" identity among the Taiwanese populace.
Furthermore, South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young confirmed that the Lee administration will pursue a two-state framework for inter-Korean relations, marking a shift away from South Korea"s longstanding policy that endorsed unification.
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