Artificial intelligence
China leads in generative AI patent applications, U.N. agency says
U.S. a distant second by this yardstick but No. 1 by some others
Energy
Germany to probe use of Chinese wind turbines in North Sea project
Berlin looks to balance protecting critical infrastructure and fair competition
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Russia's Putin, backs Kazakhstan joining BRICS
Chinese president in Astana for regional SCO summit as tensions with West simmer
Immigration
U.S. deports 116 Chinese migrants in first 'large charter flight' in 5 years
Immigration under intense scrutiny in race for the White House
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Electric vehicles
BYD to open Thai factory as new EU tariffs on China EVs kick in
Local industry fears influx of Chinese imports barred from Europe
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan says China has seized fishing boat, escalating tensions
Vessel was operating near Taiwan-administered Kinmen islands
Automobiles
Tesla shares rally as Q2 deliveries fall less than expected
Incentives help EV maker achieve increase from previous quarter
Opinion
Asian officials brace for Trump 2.0 after Biden debate meltdown
Few relish prospect of more of the chaos wrought by former president's first term
Economy
North Korea's Kim talks up economy amid closer Russia ties
Food shipments seen easing shortage as farming and China trade recover
US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security
Electric cars in China
China EV makers Neta, Xpeng turn to Africa amid European backlash
Emerging markets gain shine as Europe preps higher tariffs on China-built models
Taiwan tensions
China pressures Taiwan's Lai with most military flights in nearly 2 years
175 flights crossed median line in June, raising concerns of unintentional clash
Automobiles
Geely raises annual export target on eve of European punitive tariffs
Chinese automaker stresses 'limited' impact while feeling pinch in premium EV brand
South China Sea
Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting South China Sea rights
Beijing-Manila dialogue sees 'substantial progress': Foreign Ministry
China debt crunch
Chinese shadow bank Zhongzhi's liquidation prompts fallout fears
Liquidator seeks consolidation in 'complicated' case with 'enormous' debts
Opinion
Asia is set to embrace protectionism in face of China's overcapacity
Pressure growing across region as West imposes more tariffs on Beijing
Economy
China charms Hong Kong with economic boosts, from pandas to visas
Chief Executive John Lee urges city to 'capitalize' on what Beijing offers
Taiwan tensions
Biden, Trump and the evolving Taiwan 'strategic ambiguity' debate
As some call for 'clarity' on defense, U.S. presidential rivals' stances face scrutiny
Asia Insight
China's leaders to choose economic path at high-pressure third plenum
Historically pivotal policy gathering expected to focus on tech as property woes fester
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban defy West at U.N. talks while China, Russia eye closer ties
Afghan mineral reserves, Islamic State threat open door to potential recognition
Bonds
China central bank to borrow government bonds, with sale seen possible
PBOC looks to curb plunge in yields as economy fears spur flight to safe assets
Energy
China grows strength in wind turbines, takes top spot in key patents
Manufacturers flood global market with cheaper and larger products
Business deals
China's Fosun to sell Hokkaido ski resort for $250m
Conglomerate jettisons Hoshino Resorts Tomamu amid real estate slump
Crime
China social networks condemn anti-Japanese hate speech after knife attack
Platforms criticize extremist comments for promoting 'xenophobia'
Interview
Hong Kong has 'changed so much' in the 27 years since handover
Longtime legislator Emily Lau laments 'so many imprisoned' under security laws