International relations
Palestinian factions sign reconciliation deal in China-brokered talks
Leaders of Hamas, Fatah pledge to form interim government in post-war Gaza
Opinion
Japan's corporate governance reforms show way for China, South Korea
But oversight remains an area of weakness compared to Europe and the U.S.
Retail
Alibaba's Taobao takes on Temu, Shein with free overseas shipping
Chinese platform aims to leverage strength in apparel as competition heats up
Materials
Chinese steel keeps flooding global market, pushing down prices
Overproduction continues in China despite sluggish demand at home
Opinion
China misses plenum chance to steady economy before U.S. election
Beijing risks losing grip as property market woes, consumer slump threaten stability
International relations
Japan and China resume strategic dialogue after 4 years
Neighbors focus on shared interests ahead of U.S., Japan elections
Transportation
Thailand's new rail links carry hope for expanded Chinese trade
Laos-China railway become a key gateway for Thai and Malaysian exports
Automobiles
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway drops BYD stake to less than 5%
Chinese EV maker's sales climb 28%, but domestic price competition poses risk
Politics
Marcos says South China Sea claim isn't 'imaginary,' urges diplomacy
Philippine president also orders online casinos closed in State of the Nation
Economy
Five takeaways from China plenum's economic blueprint
Long-term guideline calls for resilience but without household demand boost
International relations
Hong Kong plays leading role in sanctions evasion: report
New analysis spotlights Chinese city as transshipment hub of goods to sanctioned nations
China debt crunch
StanChart-linked China Bohai seeks to dispose of $4bn in bad loans
Chinese lender's move comes after weaker second-quarter growth
Economy
China cuts key lending rate to revive flagging economy
One- and five-year prime rates reduced days after anticlimactic third plenum
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan starts annual defense drills with emphasis on realistic combat
New administration revamps exercises as China cranks up pressure
Market Spotlight
China's central bank battles perceptions that deflation is taking hold
Markets skeptical central bank can maintain effort to push up rates
Opinion
The tragic cost of Taiwan's silence on its South China Sea claims
Pressure from Washington undermines Taiwan's sovereignty and self-advocacy
South China Sea
China, Philippines reach deal seeking to end South China Sea clashes
Manila says Beijing dropped inspection demand for supply ships to Second Thomas Shoal
Economy
China unveils plenum's reform blueprint to counter 'containment'
Xi says national security plays bigger role but economy is still priority
Interview
PALM10: Pacific leaders discuss China, trade, and climate change
Triennial gathering provides chance for Japan to deepen ties with strategic region
Caixin
China's once-booming online health care sees its vital signs sink
Investors turn skeptical as HaoDF, Chunyu Yisheng and Ping An Good Doctor cut jobs
International relations
Xi mourns Vietnam Communist Party chief at embassy: Xinhua
Chinese president among foreign dignitaries Nguyen Phu Trong was close to
Politics
China's Xi urges rescue effort after highway bridge collapse kills 11
Flash flood damages bridge in Shaanxi province, sending vehicles into river
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International relations
On topic: PALM works to boost security amid China tensions
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Taiwan tensions
China protests Japan-Taiwan joint coast guard drill
Taipei says it conducted search and rescue exercise with Japanese counterpart
China debt crunch
China-listed developers with 100bn yuan in 1st-half sales dwindle to 5
Evergrande, Country Garden sink; military-backed Poly rises with state peers