Automobiles
In Indonesia, BYD and Hyundai lure workers from Japan rivals
Competitors said to offer triple the pay of Japanese automakers
Interview
Japanese-Uyghur lawmaker calls for harder line on China
Ruling party member Arfiya Eri says Japan must amend its 'passive constitution'
Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
Taiwan tensions
China condemns German navy's transit of Taiwan Strait
People's Liberation Army says passage of two ships is "public hyping"
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong hosts flurry of forums, cozying up to non-Western partners
U.S.-led democracies conspicuously absent as city woos mainland, ASEAN, Middle East
Economy
China industrial output grows at slowest pace in five months
Data for August also shows retail sales and investment losing momentum
Books
Author Hessler charts extraordinary scenes in China's COVID-19 debacle
Virus forces pivot in five-year plan to focus on generational change
Retail
Struggling Chinese supermarket borrows from tiny rival's playbook
Yonghui upgrades stores to replicate pioneer Pangdonglai's success
US-China tensions
U.S. to start steep China tariff hikes on EVs, solar cells, on Sept. 27
Industry group warns of potential for disrupting chip-related supply chains
Automobiles
GM pivots to Hyundai from Honda in shifting EV landscape
U.S. and South Korean partners aim to bring down costs to compete with Chinese rivals
Business deals
Alibaba fintech arm Ant Group buys Chinese health platform HaoDF
Telemedicine grows in China as hospitals are sparse in some areas
Retail
China's Shein and Temu face end to tariff-free imports into U.S.
White House to propose rules to limit 'loophole' for small shipments
International relations
China and Maldives sign financial cooperation agreement
Countries to establish framework to support local currency settlement
Economy
China raises retirement age as workforce shrinks
Government strives to avert pension crisis by extending contribution years
China debt crunch
China slaps PwC with 6-month suspension over Evergrande audit
Accounting firm fined total of $62m, says it is 'disappointed' in mainland arm
Defense
China's defense minister calls for military cooperation pacts
Dong Jun says big powers must lead on security, all have right to pursue interests
Technology
China's foldable phone rush to boost local display makers
Top 3 players set to have over 50% of folding display market this year: report
Markets
Foreign investors lukewarm on China stocks despite Fed rate cut buzz
Property worries persist, but some say worst is over for Chinese markets
Taiwan under Lai
Taiwan's opposition parties target judiciary in bruising political battle
Top judges accused of being DPP 'thugs'; lawyers fear for faith in rule of law
Energy
China drafts law on energy security, renewables amid U.S. tensions
Proposed law urges resource development to ensure steady supply in emergencies
Electric cars in China
China's fuel cell vehicle push loses momentum as sales sputter
Sinopec says it's being 'very cautious' on opening hydrogen stations
U.S. elections 2024
China strategy largely absent from Harris, Trump campaigns
U.S. presidential debate referenced China 13 times, but mostly on tariffs
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Japan's leadership race
China poses policy challenge to Japan leadership hopefuls
LDP candidate proposals include 'Asian NATO' and top-level diplomacy
Taiwan tensions
German warships set to sail through Taiwan Strait: sources
Beijing says move would be a 'provocation' while analysts warn of confrontation
South China Sea
Philippines and China hold 'frank, candid' talks on South China Sea
Manila and Beijing meet again amid heightened tensions in Sabina Shoal