A rare-earth mine in China, where much of these industrial metals are processed.
Trade

China bans exports of rare-earth magnet technologies

New restrictions also cover processing as Beijing tightens grip

22 December 2023
Chinese tourists visit Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaew temple in August. People from the country made up the world's biggest outbound travel market before the COVID pandemic, with 155 million trips in 2019. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Travel & Leisure

In charts: How Asia's tourism recovery is held back by stay-home Chinese

World's biggest foreign travel market hurt by weak economy, safety concerns

21 December 2023
Shanghai Disney Resort, a joint venture between Walt Disney and a Shanghai state company, opened its Zootopia attraction on Dec. 20. 
Media & Entertainment

Shanghai Disney's Zootopia debuts amid weak economic recovery

High expectations for post-COVID demand follow new theme park delays

21 December 2023
Taiwan's presidential candidates took part in a televised address on Dec. 20: the Taiwan People's Party's Ko Wen-je, left, the Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te, center, and Kuomintang's Hou Yu-ih. (Taiwan's Central Election Commission via Kyodo)
Politics

Taiwan's Lai to election rivals: Beijing sees all of us as pro-independence

Presidential front-runner battles Hou, Ko over China and housing in first debate

21 December 2023
China accounts for half of the world's steel production. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
Comment

China's surging steel exports risk new round of trade frictions

Chinese steelmakers divert excess output as demand cools at home

20 December 2023
A container terminal in Tokyo. Japan's exports fell 0.2% in November from a year earlier. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Trade

Japan's exports show slowing EU demand but signs of China recovery

November's total shipments fell 0.2% for the first decline in three months

20 December 2023
India, the world's largest democracy, heads to the polls in 2024. The country is expected to continue its rise as an economic powerhouse.
Markets

India's ascent to continue as China slows: Wall Street 2024 forecast

Investors stay bullish on Japan despite anticipated monetary policy shift

20 December 2023
Traders are already storing away unsold Christmas goods after a poor season. (Photo by CK Tan)
Economy

Christmas ends early for Chinese exporters as Western demand slumps

U.S. and European customers seek price cuts, making domestic consumption more important

19 December 2023
A Chinese financial crisis triggered by a real estate bubble burst would throw a wrench into President Xi Jinping's goal of doubling China's gross domestic product, the Japan Center for Economic Research says.
Economy

China real estate crash would threaten goal of doubling GDP: report

Beijing's response to property debt crisis will have far-reaching effects

19 December 2023
China South City develops trade centers that combine commerce and logistics.
China debt crunch

Developer China South City to miss bond interest payments

Facility operator seeks support from creditors and Shenzhen shareholder

19 December 2023
FamilyMart's restocking robot takes a drink from the inventory shelves on the left and replenishes a retail case on the right. (Photo courtesy of FamilyMart)
Business trends

Japan retailers shell out for IT amid labor shortage: capex survey

Electronic component makers rein in investment on smartphone slump

16 December 2023
Apartment towers under construction in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin.
Property

China home sales on track for first-ever multiyear decline

Uncertainty over jobs, income weighs on housing market

16 December 2023
Taiwan has defined five fields as critical technologies that require urgent protection.
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The great nanometer chip race

Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations

15 December 2023
 Shoppers stroll on Wangfujing shopping street in Beijing.
Economy

China's economy shows signs of growth on higher output, retail sales

Central bank pumps record level of liquidity into the banking system

15 December 2023
The headquarters of China Evergrande Group in Shenzhen. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
The Nikkei View

Beijing must act now on Evergrande crisis

China's real estate woes continue to weigh on economic recovery

13 December 2023
Increased demand in China is helping to buoy international gold prices.
Commodities

Chinese pay premium prices for gold as economic outlook dims

Weak yuan also driving up demand for precious metal

13 December 2023
China faces a growing rivalry with the U.S. on semiconductors and other technology.
Supply Chain

China vows to beef up supply chains in 2024 for economic security

Key meeting also focuses on dealing with property crisis, local debt

13 December 2023
The value of China's car exports rose 28% in November from a year earlier, but unit prices fell 10%.
Trade

China exports deflation as home demand for steel and autos low

Dollar-denominated exports increased 0.5% in November after 7-month stall

12 December 2023
The Afghan Taliban says China has accepted its choice for ambassador to Beijing with the release of this photo of an unidentified Taliban representative.
Afghanistan turmoil

Taliban says China has accepted its envoy to Beijing

Afghanistan 'last piece' of strategic puzzle as Beijing looks to shut out West

10 December 2023
A delivery worker walks out of a market in Beijing.
Economy

China deflation signs deepen with latest consumer price data

November brings 2nd month of declines, while core index looks weak

10 December 2023
A couple in Hong Kong looks across the mainland border at the skyscrapers of Shenzhen in June 2022. Visitor traffic from Hong Kong to Shenzhen now far exceeds movement in the other direction.
Economy

Weekends in Shenzhen: Hong Kong economy hit by neighbor's growing allure

Financial hub's retailers 'worried' as their customers flock to mainland instead

9 December 2023
Motorists cross an intersection along an Evergrande housing complex in Beijing, China, 31 October 2023.
China debt crunch

On topic: Will China's sprawling debt problem worsen?

A collection of stories to catch up on a recent hot topic

9 December 2023
Throngs of tourists visit the Great Wall of China in October.
Travel & Leisure

China to temporarily reduce visa fees 25% to draw tourists

Move seeks to ease cross-border travel, says Foreign Ministry

9 December 2023
A bull statue at the Bombay Stock Exchange. India's benchmark Sensex index ended Friday at a record high.
Markets

India, Taiwan stocks draw emerging-market investors as China slumps

Growth hopes lift Sensex to record; U.S. rate cut chatter boosts other currencies

9 December 2023
President Xi Jinping chaired a Politburo meeting to discuss and shape economic policy guidelines for 2024.
Economy

China vows to keep economy stable through 'moderate' fiscal means

Politburo hints at more restrained easing as it aims to reduce systemic risks

8 December 2023