At the APEC summit, Biden urged Xi Jinping to persuade North Korea not to provide military assistance to Russia. The leaders also agreed on human control over nuclear weapons without the use of artificial intelligence.
During the November 13 attack, russia used North Korean KN-23/24 ballistic missiles. KFI experts identified specific features of these weapons, including atypical welding and a unique metal composition.
The PRC publishes an updated map of Sansha with new designations for the Paracel and Spratly areas. These areas are the subject of territorial disputes between China and five neighboring countries.
The US and Chinese presidents will meet on November 16 at the APEC summit in Lima to discuss key issues of cooperation. Topics include military contacts, China's support for Russia, cyberattacks, and human rights.
Taiwan has transferred surplus batteries of HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. HAWK systems can make up almost a third of Ukraine's air defense forces.
The CSI Semiconductor index rose 6% after the US banned TSMC's advanced chips from being shipped to China. This may accelerate the development of China's own semiconductor production.
The GUR reports that half of the 2,000 UAVs launched by Russia in October were decoy drones.
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecorneuil signs documents for the transfer of about 10 SCALP missiles to Ukraine. France continues to provide military support and training to the Ukrainian military.
The United States has officially banned Taiwanese company TSMC from exporting microchips for artificial intelligence to China. The ban applies to chips produced by a more advanced process and related to AI devices.
KFI experts found that the russian X-69 missile was made from components of various types of weapons. Foreign parts from the United States, Germany, Taiwan, China and Malaysia were found in the missile.
The Taiwanese Coast Guard has introduced a reward program for information about Chinese military vessels in its waters. The authorities explain this by the limited resources for monitoring and China's growing military activity in the region.
China has officially recognized Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and expressed its readiness for cooperation. Beijing is concerned about the possible reintroduction of trade tariffs that Trump promised to impose during the campaign.
Polina Bugrova and Yevheniya Kantemir won silver medals in doubles at the BWF World Tour tournament in Saarbrücken. This is the first medal in the Ukrainians' career at this level of competition.
Taiwan has completely stopped supplying machine tools to Russia and increased fines for sanctions violations by 15 times. Exporters are required to specify the final recipient to prevent shipments via third countries.
Taiwan spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, near the island. The activity comes a few days before the US presidential election.
American officials are concerned about Elon Musk's communication with putin because of Musk's access to classified information. Musk has a high level of security access due to SpaceX's contracts with the US government.
China imposed sanctions on Skydio, banning the supply of critical components and batteries. The company is looking for new suppliers and has asked the Biden administration for help.
A Category 4 typhoon with a diameter of 500 km and wind speeds of 33 km/h hit the east coast of Taiwan. The authorities closed schools and businesses, and the army prepared 36,000 soldiers for possible rescue operations.
The President of Ukraine said that global conflicts not only divert attention from Ukraine, but also divide military aid. Zelenskyy also noted the impact of these conflicts on the country's information support.
Portugal has signed an agreement with France to purchase up to 36 Caesar guns by 2034 to upgrade its army. Caesar is a mobile artillery system capable of firing 6 rounds at a distance of 40 km in less than a minute.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has signed agreements to purchase up to 1,000 attack drones from AeroVironment and Anduril. The total value of the contracts is $360 million.
The Republican candidate for vice president of the United States has declared that he will prioritize support for Taiwan over Ukraine because of its role in the global economy. Taiwan produces about half of the world's semiconductors.
The US approves a $2 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including an air defense system. China threatens to take countermeasures to protect its sovereignty, although specific details are not disclosed.
The Pentagon has approved the sale of NASAMS air defense systems and radar systems to Taiwan. The delivery includes advanced AMRAAM surface-to-air missiles successfully tested in Ukraine.
The Wall Street Journal reports on Elon Musk's regular contacts with Putin since 2022. The billionaire discusses business and geopolitics with the Kremlin, including Starlink and Ukraine.
Taiwan's Defense Minister said that China's blockade of the island would be considered an act of war. The Taiwanese government has released details of a food plan in case of a Chinese blockade, including a monthly inventory of stocks.
Five Russian ships have arrived in Myanmar for joint exercises with the ruling junta's naval forces. The exercises include a port phase in Yangon and live ammunition firing in the Kapali Sea for 5 days.
The Vietnamese parliament unanimously elected General Luong Quong as the country's new president. In his inaugural speech, he promised to strengthen the defense and create a modern army.
Trump believes that the Chinese leader will not blockade Taiwan out of respect for it. The former US president plans to use the threat of higher tariffs to put pressure on China in the event of an attack on Taiwan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged troops to step up war preparations during a visit to a missile brigade. The statement came after China's large-scale military exercises around Taiwan.
