Transportation
China high-speed rail operator forced to hike fares as debt balloons
Rapid expansion leaves China Railway with $859bn in debt along with unused stations
Energy
China and Russia drive global nuclear power capacity to record high
With as many reactors as France, China is building more while pursuing new tech
Companies
China's indictment of Astellas worker alarms Japanese businesses
Opaque espionage crackdown spurs concern over employee safety
Companies
Japan drugmaker Astellas says employee indicted by China prosecutors
Man has been detained since March 2023 on suspicion of espionage
Politics
Macao leader Ho Iat Seng says he will not seek second term
Chief cites health for unusual decision less than 2 months before election
Markets
Hong Kong Exchange's first-half profit sinks amid weak market sentiment
New CEO Bonnie Chan describes results as 'robust' but concedes outlook uncertain
Business deals
JD.com stock drops as Walmart unloads stake for estimated $3.6bn
U.S. retailer says it wants to focus on its own China operations
Trade war
China probes dairy imports following EU's EV probe update
Tariffs on Chinese brands slightly adjusted in Europe's latest decision
International relations
Turkey lauds improvement in relations with China after long stagnation
President Erdogan reveals possible visit in 2025 by counterpart Xi
Economy
China lending at 15-year low as central bank holds rates
Real estate slump continues to squeeze financing demand
Opinion
China must decide whether to rein in exploitive 'Apple Tax'
Pushback by Tokyo and Seoul against tech group show Beijing the way forward
Pharmaceuticals
American clinical trials in China questioned by U.S. lawmakers
House members cite risks of intellectual property theft and forced use of Uyghurs
Telecommunication
China Telecom, China Mobile hike dividends under Beijing pressure
Payout ratios to go beyond 75% for state-owned telecos as need to invest recedes
Defense
Japan and India hold third '2-plus-2' security talks
Tokyo considers communications exports as top diplomats, defense ministers meet
Opinion
China's EV makers can't follow Japan's 'flying geese' offshoring strategy
As domestic demand cools, automakers turn to exports but face protectionist headwinds
China debt crunch
Distressed Chinese developer Kaisa gets breather from major creditors
Other players continue to scramble against winding-up petitions and mounting losses
Media & Entertainment
Black Myth: Wukong hits PS5s and PCs in Chinese industry 'milestone'
One of this year's hottest console games raises hopes for sector's development
Economy
India economic report card triggers debate over China investment
Influential annual review encourages Delhi to loosen FDI rules to boost growth
Food & Beverage
Sushi chain Sushiro rolls into Beijing with private rooms, sashimi platters
Restaurant positions itself as an affordable choice for lovers of Japanese food
Transportation
China-Mexico flights reopen amid manufacturers' Latin American push
BYD's plans for new plant in the country could further boost air travel demand
Economy
U.S., China agree to work more closely in times of financial stress
The fifth Financial Working Group meeting concluded as trade tensions rise
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Vietnam's new leader To Lam to renew 'priority' ties
South China Sea rivals sign 14 deals, from railways to crocodile and durian trade
Commodities
Australia warns of $2bn budget hole as iron ore slumps on China woes
Concerns elevated after bleak outlook from largest steelmaker
South China Sea
Philippines, China trade accusations after vessels collide in South China Sea
Overnight incident occurred near disputed shoals
Retail
China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants
FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand