The Wang ReportWorld
The flashpoints that move Asia, read from Hong Kong.
Mei Chen · Wednesday 28 October · 19 h ago
Alibaba wins preliminary lobbying relief as US evidence falls short
The order blocks a restriction that effectively forced lobbying firms to choose between Alibaba and clients seeking Pentagon contracts.
Recorded moves, last 14 days total
1 of 10 tracked regions have a recorded move in this window. Counts come from published World reporting; gaps do not establish inactivity.
1Taiwan Strait42026-10-19: Taiwan reported driving away Chinese vessels in coordinated maritime harassment.2Ukraine0No recorded move in this 14-day window. Last recorded: 2026-10-10.3Israel and Iran0No recorded move in this 14-day window. Last recorded: 2026-10-10.4South China Sea0No recorded move in this 14-day window. Last recorded: 2026-10-06.5Korean Peninsula0No recorded move in this 14-day window. Last recorded: 2026-10-04.6US and China: trade and technology0No recorded move in this 14-day window. Last recorded: 2026-10-01.7East China Sea0No recorded move in this 14-day window. Last recorded: 2026-09-29.8Red Sea0No recorded move in this 14-day window. Last recorded: 2026-09-09.9Gaza and Lebanon0No recorded move in this 14-day window. No sourced move recorded yet.10India and Pakistan0No recorded move in this 14-day window. No sourced move recorded yet.Latest
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- Trump Eyes New Iran Blitz After Midterm Electionsijr · 12 h
- Geopolitical tensions, rising costs threaten global growth outlook: ACCA-IMA surveyThe Nation on MSN · 13 h
- Nord Stream pipeline won't reopen after the war, Brussels tells the US and Russiamsn · 13 h
Earlier from this desk
Beijing vows South China Sea measures as Manila protests war remarksVincent Lai · Tuesday 20 October
Taiwan detains two drone executives over Chinese chips in military contractsMei Chen · Tuesday 20 October
Taiwan counts seven Chinese official ships whose role the tally leaves openMei Chen · Sunday 18 OctoberEverything on this desk, in full: the Board