US-China tensions
China opposes U.S. sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia war effort
Latest measures target hundreds of companies in Europe, Asia and Middle East
South China Sea
China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite trust-building efforts
Manila accuses Beijing of 'unprofessional, aggressive and illegal actions'
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Opinion
The smart money quietly bets billions on Taiwan remaining at peace
AI titans and other foreign investors sink $25bn into Taiwan despite cross-strait tensions
Trade
China has turned to South America since banning Japan seafood a year ago
Beijing adopted policy in response to release of wastewater from Fukushima plant
South China Sea
Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents
'Such actions undermine regional peace and security,' says task force
Japan’s leadership race
Japan ex-defense chief Ishiba says to run for ruling party president
67-year-old among popular figures in polling on who should be nation's next PM
Sports
Indonesia's 'field of dreams': Youth tournament to pitch baseball to nation
Former Japan pro player spearheads project to spread sport in Southeast Asia
Cybersecurity
Japan plans cybersecurity team for critical infrastructure
New unit to increase readiness against attacks on airports, railways
International relations
China and U.K. must be able to talk frankly and cooperate, Starmer tells Xi
British prime minister holds first phone call with Chinese leader
US-China tensions
Jake Sullivan to visit China with eye on last Biden-Xi engagement
Beijing trip will be first by a U.S. national security adviser since 2016
US-China tensions
China tech tensions may turn off U.S. allies, State Dept. official warns
Policymakers debate whether Trump or Harris would take harder line on Beijing
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan's Lai visits island off China, pledging both peace and defense
Kinmen trip comes day after Taiwanese military personnel convicted of spying for Beijing
Japan’s leadership race
Shinjiro Koizumi top pick to replace Kishida as Japan's next leader: poll
Nearly one-third of ruling LDP supporters back son of former prime minister
Transportation
Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
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Media & Entertainment
China's Black Myth attracts players, brands and game-averse Communists
PS5 sales jump as hit spawns merchandise deals, tourism promotions, counterfeits
Politics
China to cut red tape so more couples tie the knot
Nation aims to boost birth rate as young people stay single in flagging economy
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime
China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security
Equities
Japan looks to keep companies honest about cross-shareholding cuts
Tighter disclosure rules aim to keep shares from being repurposed in name only
Defense
South Korea preps for nuclear, chemical attacks with nationwide drill
Civilians move underground during air raid exercise as tension with North mounts
Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
North Korea tensions
South Korea calls out North's silence on Yoon's unification vision
Seoul has offered working-level talks as part of potential new dialogue channel
International relations
U.S. senior officials meet with Dalai Lama in New York
Chinese Embassy 'gravely concerned' over engagement with Tibetan spiritual leader
Transportation
Vietnam's first subway mired in more delays amid planned 2024 start
Hitachi files for arbitration over Ho Chi Minh City payments in Japan-led project