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Electric vehicles
Volkswagen leans on Xpeng to mount EV comeback in China
German automaker hopes Chinese tech will drive 'innovations faster'
Economy
Developing countries face record interest payments as rates rise
Growing debt burden casts shadow over global economic outlook
Property
Property developer Dexin China ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong court
Midsize player joins bigger compatriot Evergrande in facing reorganization
Economy
India to remain fastest growing big economy in 2024, World Bank says
Global expansion to hold steady at 2.6%; U.S. presidential election a risk for Asia
Transportation
Thailand's rail network to link to Laos-China high-speed train
Seamless connection aims to boost exports to China, foster tourism
Politics
Taiwan's Lai sends legislative power bill back to defiant opposition
Over 200 lawyers urge rethink of legislation as experts fear 'ugly fight'
Podcast: Tech Latest
China's flying car sector ready for liftoff
Tech Latest: Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast for the freshest updates on the tech sector
International relations
China rebuffs Pakistan's Sharif on new BRI investment
Islamabad hoped Beijing visit would breathe new life into infrastructure deals
Comment
China-Russia-Iran-North Korea axis heightens the risk of WWIII
Simultaneous conflicts in Europe and Asia could become tomorrow's nightmare
Books
Books: Unraveling the complex ties between Beijing and Big Tech
Angela Zhang digs into byzantine dynamics of regulating Chinese online platforms
Asia Insight
China's 3-pronged maritime threat rattles Japan, Philippines and Taiwan
Beijing 'gray zone' aggression focused on islands in strategic 'first island chain'
Opinion
Japan-style fixation on population decline won't help China
Policymakers need to focus on demand shortfalls and boosting consumption
Interview
Taiwan KMT bigwig Fu warns Lai not to 'pick fight' with China
Opposition grandee dubbed 'King of Hualien' dismisses criticism of controversial bills
Artificial intelligence
From China to Singapore, Asia's AI policy 'gaps' pose headaches for business
Governments shy from common rules, creating uncertainty for business
Opinion
China will not give up on Myanmar's military
Fresh elections seen as best way out of stalemated conflict
Media & Entertainment
More Japanese musicians perform in China as live events return
Chinese promoters favor cost-effective Yoasobi, King Gnu, Radwimps and more
Your Week in Asia
Iranian presidential race, Chinese inflation, BOJ policy meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Travel & Leisure
Japan regional airports rebound, but China visitor recovery slow
Business travelers and tourists from Taiwan boost operations at some sites
Interview
U.S. cannot afford another 'lost decade' responding to China, authors say
Launch a new pivot to Asia and establish equilibrium, Blackwill and Fontaine argue
Hong Kong security law
Evergrande audit critic GMT says China research trips now too risky
Analysts feel 'like frogs being boiled' as state secrets and other laws sow doubt
Comment
China, Japan vie for influence over Southeast Asia's decarbonization
Beijing's Belt and Road could put dent in Tokyo's direct investment efforts
International relations
Putin woos China and India investment to build sanctions resilience
Russia president highlights diversifying trade and calls for stronger capital market
Opinion
China 'legacy' chip fears best addressed with targeted measures
Focus on EVs and other areas of concern more workable than broad import ban
IPO
China's Shein faces laundry list of concerns over possible London IPO
Analysts cite questions for apparel retailer on ESG, Beijing approval, valuation
Trade
China exports jump 7.6% in May as trade curbs loom
Imports rise 1.8% in dollar terms, below expectations