South China Sea
Chinese carrier passes near Philippines on way to drills: Taiwan
Shandong, J-16 fighters and H-6 bombers head to western Pacific
Economy
China's consumer prices rose less than expected in June
CPI up 0.2% while producer price deflation persisted
Food & Beverage
China cooking oil scandal sparks a scramble to reassure consumers
State Council investigates after Sinograin hit by allegations on tainted tankers
International relations
China's outgoing ambassador to South Korea leaves sour legacy
'Wolf warrior' envoy ruffled feathers as public opinion toward Beijing worsens
Retail
Uniqlo to apply European 'select few' strategy worldwide
Fast Retailing differentiates itself from fast-fashion sellers like H&M, Zara
Trade
Japan relies on China, other single import partners for 40% of goods
The ratio is far above U.S. or G7 as the nation lags in diversification
Transportation
Central Asian railway to offer new link between China, Europe
New rail network would bypass problematic routes through Russia and Red Sea
International relations
China and Belarus start joint exercises on NATO's edge
Countries advocate multipolar world amid tensions with U.S. and the West
Finance
Temasek's China strategy to focus on companies with big domestic demand
Market pressure weighs on Singaporean investor despite rebound to 1.6% return
Cybersecurity
Australia says China-backed hackers behind cybercrimes
Cybersecurity agency says thieves stole passwords, usernames from 2 networks
China debt crunch
China's Guangzhou R&F Properties faces liquidation petition in Hong Kong
Motion filed against unit Trillion Glory over $613m outstanding debt
Artificial intelligence
China's AI startups race for customers as titans like Alibaba cut prices
Intensifying battle to generate revenue sows concern over industry sustainability
Defense
U.S. Navy visits former base in Vietnam's strategic Cam Ranh Bay
Ex-defense official has said U.S. presence in area would send firm message to China
Agriculture
India to drive food demand as China's appetite wanes: report
Reducing waste is critical as climate risks grow, says U.N. agency and OECD
Politics
U.S. seeks security review of land buys near more military bases
Chinese-owned property near missile base received divestment order in May
Crime
Chinese student pleads guilty to violating U.S. espionage act
Shi Fengyun is accused of violating rarely used provisions of the Espionage Act
Business trends
U.S. law firms hasten retreat from mainland China
Dechert and Weil withdraw from second-largest economy
International relations
Hungary's Orban huddles with Xi on Ukraine during surprise China visit
'Peace mission' stop in Beijing follows controversial talks with Putin in Moscow
Opinion
Kazakhstan leverages middle power status with West, China, Russia
Europe, U.S. need to enhance engagement with Astana
China tech
China AI leader iFlytek dips into red under 'ultimate' U.S. pressure
Blacklisted voice recognition developer vows to cement its 'national team' position
South China Sea
Philippines to seek diplomatic solutions in South China Sea
Secretary Enrique Manalo tells Nikkei that peace and dialogue 'must prevail'
Defense
China develops new stealth aircraft likely to be deployed on carriers
J-31B expected to raise People's Liberation Army's fighting capabilities
Caixin
Chinese police tackle Euro 2024 cross-border gambling scams
Joint operation with Macao targets illegal gambling and money laundering syndicate
Inflation
Cheaper meals are back in China, Japan and U.S. -- for different reasons
McDonald's fights inflation fatigue with $5 deal while Chinese chain offers $1 breakfast
Artificial intelligence
Japan trails China, U.S. in personal usage of generative AI: white paper
Japanese businesses also slower in embracing new technology