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Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road leaves Malaysia with a 'ghost' island
Forest City project in Johor remains in limbo as Beijing prepares for key meeting
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Trade war
EU slaps additional duties of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
Beijing threatens retaliation as negotiations begin to avoid application of new tariffs
Economy
China online sales event starts strong, but shows signs of slowing
May consumer inflation rises 0.3%, highlighting soft economy
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International relations
G7 leaders set to highlight Chinese overproduction
Japanese government sources say issue to be discussed at Italy meeting
Trade
China accounts for half of Japan's chipmaking equipment exports
Demand for less-advanced products keeps trade brisk after tech curbs
Economy
Developing countries face record interest payments as rates rise
Growing debt burden casts shadow over global economic outlook
Economy
India to remain fastest growing big economy in 2024, World Bank says
Global expansion to hold steady at 2.6%; U.S. presidential election a risk for Asia
International relations
China rebuffs Pakistan's Sharif on new BRI investment
Islamabad hoped Beijing visit would breathe new life into infrastructure deals
Opinion
Japan-style fixation on population decline won't help China
Policymakers need to focus on demand shortfalls and boosting consumption
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International relations
Putin woos China and India investment to build sanctions resilience
Russia president highlights diversifying trade and calls for stronger capital market
Opinion
China 'legacy' chip fears best addressed with targeted measures
Focus on EVs and other areas of concern more workable than broad import ban
Trade
China exports jump 7.6% in May as trade curbs loom
Imports rise 1.8% in dollar terms, below expectations
Business Spotlight
Japan's convenience store chains chase elixir of growth across Asia
Indonesia, Thailand, China in focus as retailers face aging, shrinking home market
Opinion
Discomfort with the dollar hasn't gotten much beyond grumbling
Interest in yuan as reserve currency has faded despite growing trade use
Property
China curbs housing development to fight supply glut
Land sales restrictions could hit 40% of big cities, hurting key income stream
China tech
China's Guangzhou to invest $1.4bn in flying car infrastructure
City envisioned as hub for 'low-altitude economy'
Asia Insight
China's underutilized factories fan export dump fears in U.S. and Europe
As trade partners raise tariffs, Beijing faces pressure to keep workers on job
Ukraine war
Russia trade isolation grows as Chinese banks cut payments
As U.S. sanctions target Ukraine war aid, Moscow's China imports shrink by 10%
Terrorism
Pakistan beefing up security after deadly attacks on Chinese workers
Islamabad under pressure to ease Beijing's concerns amid future investment fears
Opinion
More muscle will be needed to turn China's property market around
Stock buying sentiment has improved but homebuyers need more convincing
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Tiananmen 35th anniversary, India election results, Samsung strike
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Caixin
China's pension plan faces prospect of change or going bust
Demographic shifts make system unsustainable as number of retirees climbs
Energy
China solar panel glut squeezes European suppliers as prices plunge
With plants closing, EU industry groups warn of bankruptcy risk without support
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan protests as China strips preferential tariffs on 134 products
Minister calls move a 'political maneuver' to pressure Taipei