Market Spotlight
China stock rally fuels hopes for more deals for Western banks
Global banks revise China market predictions upward
Trade
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
Sources say Beijing is prepared to discuss the overproduction and subsidy issues
International relations
Japan, South Korea leaders tout growing 'trust' before summit with China
East Asian countries gather in Seoul for first three-way talks since 2019
Automobiles
Geely cracks top 10 in Q1 global auto sales in China carmaker first
EV exports helped drive 27% growth during holiday-affected quarter at home
International relations
Economic woes push Japan, China, South Korea to restart 3-way summit
Amid Beijing's military buildup, Kishida and Yoon seen calling for restraint
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea to navigate tensions at Seoul summit
First gathering in years aims to restore trilateral diplomacy as challenges mount
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Interview
Ray Dalio sees U.S. on 'brink of great disruption' as election looms
Bridgewater founder warns of geopolitical risk from economic warfare with China
Electric cars in China
China's Gotion breaks 10-minute charge barrier in EV battery race
CATL faces stiff competition at home as new energy vehicle sales set to boom
Technology
China drone expo highlights growing 'low-altitude economy'
Shenzhen conference kicks off with 500 exhibitors from industry
Taiwan tensions
China's drills against Taiwan likely 'preordained' with 'room to escalate'
Experts see key differences from 2022 exercises as military-civilian lines 'blur'
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The crossing
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Economy
China foreign investment inflow sinks to lowest since November
Enticements yet to pay off with year-to-date figure down 27.9% from 2023
Companies
Alibaba follows JD.com with up to $5bn convertible bond issue
Move to fund share buybacks as e-commerce giant looks to revive stock price
Opinion
China's bullying of the Philippines is self-defeating
Intimidation is reinforcing public resolve and resistance -- and risks conflict
International relations
Pakistan scrambles for relief on $15bn energy debt owed to China
UAE surprises with $10 bn investment in promising sectors of economy
Interview
Taiwan's most senior lawmaker says opposition wants another 'Hong Kong'
Ker Chien-ming says contentious bills designed to help China 'undermine' democracy
Materials
Taiwan Cement drops material from name as it remodels business
Oldest Taipei-listed company pushes green transition and growth in Europe
Technology
Asia-Pacific's generative AI adoption driven by youth uptake
Deloitte survey finds workers and students in developing countries lead the way
Trade
Yellen cites China overproduction as G7 ministers meeting opens
Italy finance ministers gathering to grapple with fragmentation of global trade
International relations
Russia, China and Iran move closer after President Raisi's death
Tehran likely to stay course on hard-line diplomacy with West
Bonds
China's ultralong-term bonds see price swings, new trading halt
14% drop Thursday prompts suspension in Shenzhen, day after strong debut
Taiwan tensions
China launches 'punishment' military drills surrounding Taiwan
Days after Lai inauguration in Taipei, PLA says exercises will surround island
China tech
Lenovo 'optimistic' AI across product lineup will energize earnings
Chairman speaks freely yet dodges questions regarding business in Russia
Opinion
Cambodia's planned canal isn't in its own interest, only China's
Development should be halted for independent review of risks and benefits
Politics
Taiwan faces legislative showdown as China lashes out: 5 things to know
Pressure mounts on opposition to defuse crisis over its bills seen as 'power grab'