Bonds
Japan money piles into U.S., China bonds on rate cut expectations
Yen outlook holds key to Japanese investors' moves for rest of 2024
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
Transportation
Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
Finance
Ping An to continue government bond investments despite crackdown
Chinese insurer evades questions on HSBC holdings at press conference
Opinion
Asia's high-yield bonds are a great opportunity for investors
As the Asian market becomes more diversified, new prospects emerge across the region
Media & Entertainment
China's Black Myth attracts players, brands and game-averse Communists
PS5 sales jump as hit spawns merchandise deals, tourism promotions, counterfeits
Supply Chain
Thailand's Amata eyes Laos as a hub for Chinese manufacturing exodus
Company is developing a new industrial site along the cross-border railway
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
Automobiles
China's BYD beats Honda and Nissan in April-June vehicles sold
Leading EV maker shakes up auto industry rankings with affordable price tags
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime
China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security
Business trends
Japan machine tool orders rise in July on Chinese demand
Exports buoyed by Beijing's subsidies, offsetting weak home market
China tech
Baidu's AI push fails to boost core revenue amid China's economic slump
Chinese search engine leader's Q2 sales dip 0.4% on online marketing slide
Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
Trade
India surpasses China to become Russia's top oil buyer in July
Russian crude makes up a record 44% of India's overall imports
Caixin
PwC loses largest China client in wake of China Evergrande storm
Penalties on professional services firm over 'negligence' likely to come soon
#techAsia
China becomes a player in console games
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
China debt crunch
China developers' loss warnings exceed $8bn in past week alone
Kaisa reports more red ink; Sunac takes big blow despite Xi's 'bright prospects'
Consumer
Chinese tourists buying Gucci make Japan exception to global luxury slump
International shoppers reap fruits of weak yen at Tokyo department stores
International relations
U.S. senior officials meet with Dalai Lama in New York
Chinese Embassy 'gravely concerned' over engagement with Tibetan spiritual leader
Property
Vietnam's housing market sees green shoots of recovery
Fears of crash subside but apartment shortage persists
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China up close
Analysis: U.S. election could dictate Xi Jinping's political schedule
Bitter lesson from 2016 Clinton-Trump race reverberates through Beijing
Automobiles
Malaysia's Proton deepens ties with China's Geely ahead of EV debut
Long-struggling automaker aims for growth under Chinese shareholder