Politics
China begins smartphone inspections as part of espionage law
Some foreigners fear having electronic devices examined when entering country
Economy
China factory activity contracts for second straight month in June
Market hopes for more economic stimulus at upcoming third plenum
Caixin
Hong Kong's talent pass program drives up housing rents
While professionals from outside bolster rents, house prices are falling again
Commodities
China says rare earths belong to state in new regulation
Rule takes effect Oct. 1 with reach over entire supply chain
Markets
Foreign investors in China seek new catalysts as stock rally fizzles
Low hopes for meaningful property measures at Communist Party's key third plenum
Companies
Temu, Shein must give info on EU tech rules compliance by July 12
Order includes details on protection of minors, notification of illegal products
China debt crunch
Chinese developer Sino-Ocean hit with liquidation petition by U.S. bank
Market watchers expect more consolidation despite Beijing's industry rescue effort
Crime
Chinese woman dies after stabbing near Shanghai that injured Japanese
Government says attack this week in city of Suzhou was an 'isolated incident'
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The great subsea cable game
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
IPO
Asia's IPO market trails U.S. and Europe as proceeds plunge 73%
India tops global listings in first half of year, buoyed by strong economy
U.S. elections 2024
Trump says China 'doesn't fear' a shaky Biden in presidential debate
Panic in Democratic Party over incumbent's performance, U.S media analysts say
International relations
U.S. and Japan face disconnect over further China chip controls
Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines join to battle disinformation
Experts to discuss responses against campaigns linked to China, Russia
Politics
China's Communist Party expels two former defense ministers
Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both accused of corruption
US-China tensions
Pekingology 2024: U.S. think tank revives lost art of understanding China
CFR project to pore through Chinese-language material for better-informed policy
#techAsia
China's subsea strategy and a new data center for Singapore
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan warns against travel to China following execution threat
Warning comes after Beijing targeted 'diehard' independence supporters
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Politics
China's long-awaited third plenum set for July 15-18, state media says
Meeting will be closely watched for measures to spur economy
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime uses Chinese tech to surveil internet users, report says
VPN ban worsens repression and further sours the country's business environment
Technology
Amazon to launch Temu-style bargain corner for Chinese sellers
Section on its main website will offer goods under $20 as price battle heats up
Currencies
Hong Kong-listed companies slash dollar borrowings in favor of yuan
Snack maker Want Want China cuts greenback funding by over 90% for lower rates
Terrorism
Pakistan eyes new counterterror operations as security deteriorates
Government unveils plan after Chinese official warns future investment at risk
Politics
China backs off plans for 'hurt feelings' clothing law
Revised proposal narrows scope amid public criticism over vagueness
Telecommunication
Japan plans support for Philippine 5G network to counter China tech
Installation of base stations expected to start as early as this summer
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on AI, TikTok and chips
Both agree on need to outcompete China in tech, but differ on means