Taiwan's Drone Procurement Faces Scrutiny Over Missing Chargers Amid Rising US-China Tensions

Taiwan’s Drone Procurement Faces Scrutiny Over Missing Chargers Amid Rising US-China Tensions

Taiwan’s military encountered logistical challenges after receiving 291 US-made Altius-600M loitering munitions without accompanying chargers, raising concerns about procurement oversight and supply chain constraints ahead of a major live-fire exercise.

Xi Jinping Advocates AI-Driven Industrial Collaboration and Middle East Peace Role for BRICS

Xi Jinping Advocates AI-Driven Industrial Collaboration and Middle East Peace Role for BRICS

At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined a strategic vision for enhanced cooperation on artificial intelligence and industrial supply chains among emerging economies, while emphasizing the bloc’s potential role in mediating Middle East peace and opposing geopolitical confrontations.