China up close
Analysis: 'Chinese dream' gives way to an urban legend in Shenzhen
Real estate heartache leads to a tale of couples feigning divorce to get a loan
Equities
China EV price wars weigh on BYD, Japan automaker stocks
Chinese subsidies, improved quality add to headwinds faced by Nissan, Honda
International relations
Japan builds ties in Russia's backyard with Central Asia summit
Tokyo to offer support for decarbonization and logistics in resource-rich region
International relations
China revises drone export rules amid U.S., Western scrutiny
Beijing also lifts temporary export controls on some consumer drones Sept. 1
Defense
Germany accuses China of 2021 cyberattack on cartography agency
Berlin alleges espionage, says hackers compromised individuals and companies
Opinion
World should take note of a new trade and climate change deal
ACCTS agreement between 4 small nations is a practical model for all economies
Economy
China's factory activity shrinks for third month amid tepid demand
Stimulus measures have so far failed to revive business confidence
The Nikkei View
Multilateral cooperation needed to deter Beijing in South China Sea
China continues to claim vast maritime area with no legal basis
Sports
Chinese swimmers' past positive doping tests haunt Paris Olympics
New revelations, blamed on tainted burgers, fuel fight between U.S. and world watchdogs
China debt crunch
Hong Kong hotel operator reveals investment losses from Evergrande bonds
Asia Standard's developer-dominated portfolio hit by two winding-up orders
Tea Leaves
China's stressed young people find solace in Japanese manga
Struggles facing ‘Chiikawa’ characters resonate with youth amid economic slowdown
The Big Story
Southeast Asia pushes back on cheap Chinese imports
E-commerce and EVs force balancing between tariffs and pursuit of high-tech investments
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan president urges democracies to unite
Lai Ching-te makes the call at Taipei's largest gathering of foreign lawmakers
Economy
China's Politburo calls for consumption boost to drive 2024 growth
Top leadership acknowledges 'many' risks, calls for acceleration of fiscal policies
Myanmar Crisis
China and neighbors pressure Myanmar as regime reels from battle losses
Resistance gains, deteriorating security prompt concerned countries to recalibrate
Retail
For China's e-commerce platforms, low prices are no longer enough
Key sector is prioritizing sustainable sales growth
Companies
China tells companies to put worker reps in boardrooms
New law bolsters employee protections under Xi's 'common prosperity' goal
Business trends
China M&A deals down 45% in first half as economic slump continues
Tighter regulations at home and abroad make acquisitions harder to complete
Technology
Fanuc upgrades profit forecast on rebound in China orders
Japanese factory robot builder also gets boost from weak yen
Finance
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui DS to launch first Chinese private fund
Stock-focused trust targets local investors in anticipation of long-term growth
Automobiles
Chinese robotaxi operator WeRide files for U.S. IPO
Startup looks to raise up to $500m for expansion efforts
International relations
China values ties with Italy, Xi tells Meloni
Both countries aim to reset relations through trade and other cooperation
Retail
Hong Kong retail hit by Shenzhen rivalry, weak mainlander spending
Wharf REIC slips to net loss while major chains report double-digit sales declines
China debt crunch
China property winding-up sagas show difficulty of recovering assets
Country Garden gets six-month respite as other cases highlight 'enforceability' problem
Interview
China's Hesai CEO calls U.S. accusation of military ties 'ridiculous'
Auto lidar maker says Trump sounds 'crazy' but would bring 'business rationale'