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The Busan talks may initially appear to be a G2 reset, with the two superpowers calming markets and stabilising trade. However, none of the fundamental issues were settled, as evidenced by Taiwan, China's covert support of Russia, South China Sea tensions, and restrictions on AI chips.

The situation is delicate because China's leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are both scheduled to visit Gyeongju soon. China's persistent presence, South Korea's composed response, and North Korea's military pressure have left the regional balance precarious.

China banned Nexperia from exporting chips after Dutch govt took over the company on US pressure, now EU carmakers say they can’t make vehicles without the chips

China's government has fired nine top generals, including military second-in-command He Weidong, for corruption.

Ashley Tellis’s arrest for allegedly spying for China exposes a troubling nexus where Soros-funded think tanks, Chinese propaganda outlets, and anti-India media networks appear to converge toward a single goal — undermining India’s rise and promoting Beijing’s narrative.

Russia also seeks a greater geopolitical presence from India in the Northern Sea Route and the plan is in motion.

On 14th October, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia informed that Ashley Tellis has been arrested on charge of “unlawfully retaining classified national defence information”. Tellis was arrested on 11th October after the US authorities searched his residence in Vienna, Virginia.