Economy
China's auto sales dip 5% in August, down for 3rd straight month
Decline reflects lackluster consumer spending, but new energy vehicles fare well
Supply Chain
China dominates global supply of solar panels and wind turbines
Top players gain market share in renewable energy, EV supply chains
Education
China to strengthen military education at universities
Move part of Xi's drive to put greater emphasis on national security
US-China tensions
Chinese billionaire's Texas duel highlights state-federal legal mismatch
Wind farm 110 km from air force base was approved by CFIUS but blocked by state
Business deals
Samsung SDI to sell polarizing film business to Chinese company
South Korean battery maker exits segment to focus on other areas
Commodities
China's copper imports fall 12.3% as weak economy restrains demand
August data from world's top consumer highlights headwind for global prices
Markets
Alibaba jumps 5% in Stock Connect debut aimed at tapping China billions
E-tailer's shares outperform peers; some analysts question long-term impact
Opinion
Philippines needs robust response to China's Sabina Shoal threat
Strategic location is the latest flashpoint in the South China Sea
Trade
China exports remain robust in August while imports soften
Steady external demand overshadowed by rising trade barriers
Sports
China's 7-0 soccer humiliation against Japan reflects deep problems
Pandemic, mismanagement and corruption have hurt World Cup ambitions
Technology
Apple unveils iPhone 16, but AI unavailable in Japanese, Chinese till 2025
U.S. tech giant faces heavy competition in China from Huawei's new tri-fold model
Asia Insight
India edges warily toward accepting more Chinese investment
Despite security concerns, FDI seen as key to Modi's manufacturing drive
International relations
China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-Beijing trade disputes
Chinese-made EVs, Spanish pork exports at risk
Automobiles
Honda scales back factory workforce at 2nd China joint venture
Japan automaker takes voluntary retirements at Dongfeng Honda as sales slump
Hong Kong security law
Falun Gong-backed Epoch Times to pull plug on Hong Kong printing
Washington renews warning to U.S. businesses in city, drawing official fury
Defense
China and Russia to hold joint drills in Sea of Japan and Okhotsk
Exercise aims to deepen cooperation in facing 'security threats,' says Beijing
Markets
Midea's $3.45bn Hong Kong share offering met with Shenzhen selloff
Appliance maker seeks more funds but dilution, discount anger current investors
Health Care
China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals to lure investment
Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hainan among major locations identified for initiative
Economy
China's consumer prices rise at faster pace in August
Producer price deflation worsens despite government stimulus
Automobiles
BYD, Geely soar in China's crowded field as state carmakers slump
Private companies log higher profit in 1st half on strong sales and margins
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Media & Entertainment
China's poker-style 'guandan' takes off as networking tool
Team-based card game finds 140m fans, from financiers to students
Interview
Chinese laser display company rides EV boom amid geopolitical pressures
Appotronics says U.S.-China tensions hamper research collaboration
US-China tensions
U.S. Treasury chief Yellen says she may meet Chinese counterpart
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng visit to happen 'one way or another'
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Telecommunication
Huawei tri-fold phone receives orders from 1.3 million fans in 7 hours
Mate XT to be unveiled soon after the iPhone 16 launch next week