Intensifying US-China trade tariffs could hamper emerging humanoid robot industries that rely on China’s efficient supply chain, according to analysts. Tesla’s plan to mass-produce its Optimus robot at US$20,000 now faces significant challenges.

Taiwan’s Yageo Corp., a prominent player in the global passive components market, has stepped up its efforts to acquire Japan’s Shibaura Electronics. This move has escalated a widely followed takeover battle, drawing significant attention from investors and sparking discussions around shareholder rights and corporate governance.

Once hailed as Asia’s freest port and a gateway between China and the world, Hong Kong now finds itself increasingly swept up in the geopolitical undertow of US-China tensions. As Washington ratchets up tariffs on Chinese goods, the city, long treated as a separate economic entity, is no longer spared. The latest round of tariffs signals a deeper shift: the fading distinction between Hong Kong and the mainland in the eyes of US policymakers, raising fresh doubts about the future of “One Country, Two Systems.”