South China Sea
China's new maritime rule to take effect; Filipinos at risk, experts say
Decree potentially allows detentions of those not heeding Beijing's '10-dash line'
International relations
China eyes Sea of Japan access via Russia-North Korea border river
Proposal raises security concerns for Tokyo as Chinese maritime activity ramps up
Electronics
Huawei overtakes Samsung as top foldable-phone maker
New 5G-capable Mate X5 wins fans in China
Indo-Pacific
India can be part of Quad collective defense, university report says
Xi's vision for China is incompatible with New Delhi, according to ex-Indian naval officer
China debt crunch
China real estate firms see 4% sales growth after state help
Government measures to purchase unsold homes only had limited effect
China tech
China's Ant Group lifts R&D spending to nearly $3bn on AI, Alipay
Alibaba fintech affiliate seeks global partnerships in mobile payments
Politics
China training Global South in 'authoritarian' ways, report says
Tens of thousands take online seminars teaching Beijing's political ideology
IPO
AI drug researcher XtalPi lists in Hong Kong amid U.S.-China rivalry
Exchange pins high hopes on first IPO under rule designed to woo innovative startups
International relations
China's premier in New Zealand: Differences should not become 'chasm'
Leaders' talk of trade and cooperation comes amid cooler Beijing-Wellington ties
Automobiles
EV tariffs expected to slow but not halt China's drive into European market
EU move against 'unfair' state support could spur BYD and others to localize production
Media & Entertainment
Drawing fire: The line from Asia's animation industry to North Korea
Studios worry about risk of unintentionally outsourcing work to regime through China
Indo-Pacific
Calls for China regime change are 'reckless': Kurt Campbell
U.S. deputy secretary of state says 'careful coexistence' needed with Beijing
Transportation
China's BYD harnesses EV tech to make fast-charging people movers
After Brazil deal, automaker aims for more overseas mass transit contracts
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China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road leaves Malaysia with a 'ghost' island
Forest City project in Johor remains in limbo as Beijing prepares for key meeting
International relations
Japan's Kishida aims to keep Indo-Pacific on radar at G7 summit
Prime minister to cover China economic security concerns, Taiwan and more
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Trade war
EU slaps additional duties of up to 38% on Chinese EVs
Beijing threatens retaliation as negotiations begin to avoid application of new tariffs
International relations
China's rush to control news of stabbed Americans hints at sensitivities
Attack threatens common narratives and Xi's call for educational exchanges, experts say
China debt crunch
Evergrande EV unit's shares fall on order to repay over $260m in subsidies
Tianjin factory told to suspend production, sales of new cars as pressure builds
Economy
China online sales event starts strong, but shows signs of slowing
May consumer inflation rises 0.3%, highlighting soft economy
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International relations
G7 leaders set to highlight Chinese overproduction
Japanese government sources say issue to be discussed at Italy meeting
Technology
Panasonic seeks design ideas from China to boost appliance unit
Japanese company keen to cut cost, lift sales as rivals gain ground across Asia
Trade
China accounts for half of Japan's chipmaking equipment exports
Demand for less-advanced products keeps trade brisk after tech curbs
Electric vehicles
Xiaomi to double EV driver assistance developers by 2025
Emerging automaker looks to make its break with self-driving features
The Big Story
AI's looming climate cost: Energy demand surges amid data center race
From Singapore to China, AI's appetite for electricity and water grows insatiable as models get larger
Electric vehicles
China EV leader BYD to invest $14bn in self-driving tech
Automaker looks to bring advanced functions to affordable models