International relations
Australian trust in China low despite better relations, poll finds
Lowy Institute says 71% of respondents worry about possible Chinese military threat
Market Spotlight
Copper prices stay firm after hitting all-time high on AI demand, China recovery
Asian output strong, supplies expected to remain tight for foreseeable future
Opinion
More muscle will be needed to turn China's property market around
Stock buying sentiment has improved but homebuyers need more convincing
International relations
China defense chief vows 'resolute actions' against Taiwan independence
Dong Jun tells forum there is a 'limit' to Beijing's 'restraint' in South China Sea
Your Week in Asia
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Caixin
China's pension plan faces prospect of change or going bust
Demographic shifts make system unsustainable as number of retirees climbs
International relations
Austin disputes China's claim of NATO expansion triggering Ukraine war
U.S. defense chief pins blame on Russia's Putin, sells vision of Indo-Pacific 'convergence'
Automobiles
China's Great Wall Motor shuts Europe headquarters, fires all staff: sources
Carmaker becomes latest Chinese outfit to cut European plans after poor German sales
US-China tensions
China state firms targeted by U.S. lawmakers for allegedly helping Iran
Treasury should probe 6 companies that assist Tehran in evading sanctions, letter says
Energy
China solar panel glut squeezes European suppliers as prices plunge
With plants closing, EU industry groups warn of bankruptcy risk without support
International relations
Philippines' Marcos slams maritime aggression at Shangri-La Dialogue
President says death of a Filipino could trigger mutual defense treaty with U.S.
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Caixin
Tesla protester ordered to pay $23,400 for viral car show stunt
U.S. automaker awarded cash in 2nd defamation case against 'brake failure' claims
China debt crunch
China announces Evergrande fine amid speculation over auditor PwC's fate
Regulatory body issues statement two months after developer disclosed penalty
Electric cars in China
Renault and Geely join in hybrid and combustion venture
French and Chinese partnership in older tech comes as EV sales slow
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan protests as China strips preferential tariffs on 134 products
Minister calls move a 'political maneuver' to pressure Taipei
International relations
China, U.S. defense chiefs spar over Taiwan at Singapore meeting
Lloyd Austin warns Dong Jun against 'provocative' moves at Shangri-La forum
Opinion
Growing China-Russia alignment signifies Biden policy failure
U.S. has pushed natural competitors into becoming strategic collaborators
Technology
Beijing asks Tencent to lower WeChat's mobile payment market share
Ubiquitous app is in the crosshairs as regulators take aim at tech 'monopolies'
Economy
China factory activity contracts in May, breaking short growth spurt
Reading misses forecast as analysts warn of economic imbalances
International relations
North Korea's latest provocations signal frustration with Beijing
China joining South Korea and Japan at summit spurs missile, balloon barrage
Companies
Alibaba and Temu threaten Coupang's e-commerce crown in South Korea
Online retailer falls into red as it ramps up investment to defend share
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong court convicts 14 democracy activists in 'HK47' security case
Two ex-district councilors acquitted; others could face life in prison for unofficial primaries
Politics
U.S. state laws take aim at pension investment in China
Local governments move to divest from Chinese-owned companies amid geopolitical tensions
Interview
ASEAN chief says South China Sea code to be concluded by 2025
With Philippine-China tensions, Kim Hourn stresses need for 'comfort level'