Trade
China exports jump 7.6% in May as trade curbs loom
Imports rise 1.8% in dollar terms, below expectations
Companies
Singapore's Keppel opens first luxury senior home in China
Amenities include fitness equipment and pool in first Asian location for conglomerate
Business Spotlight
Japan's convenience store chains chase elixir of growth across Asia
Indonesia, Thailand, China in focus as retailers face aging, shrinking home market
Aerospace & Defense Industries
SpaceX Starship and Boeing Starliner show way for Asia's space race
China, India and Japan follow U.S. in encouraging private-sector innovation
Opinion
Discomfort with the dollar hasn't gotten much beyond grumbling
Interest in yuan as reserve currency has faded despite growing trade use
Property
China curbs housing development to fight supply glut
Land sales restrictions could hit 40% of big cities, hurting key income stream
Interview
More U.S. 'clarity' on Taiwan policy needed, ex-commander says
Defense leaders increasingly distancing themselves from 'strategic ambiguity'
Opinion
China is main beneficiary of West's futile energy transition push
Consumption of fossil fuels is as strong as ever as they remain irreplaceable
China tech
CATL tops China's corporate subsidies list, outranking oil majors
Emergence of EV-related recipients stands out as European tariffs loom
China up close
Analysis: A new generation of Chinese democracy seekers gathers in Tokyo
'Goddess of Democracy' comes to Japan to mark 35th Tiananmen anniversary
Automobiles
DJI drone tech helps Chinese carmakers offer affordable driver assist
At least 20 models equipped with system to be released this year
Bonds
China investors snap up government bonds, prompting central bank warning
Real estate slump drives smaller bank money into safe debt, overheating market
International relations
China taps 'wolf warrior' diplomat as Cambodia ambassador
Wang Wenbin to help Beijing deepen ties with Phnom Penh on economy and military
Defense
Palau hit by cyberattack which 'traces back to China': President
Taiwan's ally in Pacific condemns 'first major attack'
The Nikkei View
Productive U.S.-China dialogue can prevent clashes
Key decision-makers must be allowed to meet and exchange honest views
Finance
Singaporean, Swiss banks target Hong Kong as rivals feel geopolitical chill
Hiring picks up as OCBC chief says clients turning to them over 'Western counterparts'
Automobiles
China's BAIC speeds push into Africa with Cairo flagship store
State-owned automaker looks to expand sales across continent and to Middle East
Hong Kong security law
Tiananmen, 35 years on: Hong Kong muzzled as world marks June 4 crackdown
From Taipei to Tokyo, others carry torch after security laws snuff out Victoria Park vigil
South China Sea
Philippine military denies pointing guns at China Coast Guard
Manila asserts 'professionalism' amid Beijing's provocations in South China Sea
China tech
China's Guangzhou to invest $1.4bn in flying car infrastructure
City envisioned as hub for 'low-altitude economy'
Asia Insight
China's underutilized factories fan export dump fears in U.S. and Europe
As trade partners raise tariffs, Beijing faces pressure to keep workers on job
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Opinion
China's steelmakers are making real progress in reducing emissions
Partnerships have opened path for introduction of new technologies and approaches
Ukraine war
Russia trade isolation grows as Chinese banks cut payments
As U.S. sanctions target Ukraine war aid, Moscow's China imports shrink by 10%
Terrorism
Pakistan beefing up security after deadly attacks on Chinese workers
Islamabad under pressure to ease Beijing's concerns amid future investment fears
International relations
Australian trust in China low despite better relations, poll finds
Lowy Institute says 71% of respondents worry about possible Chinese military threat