Electric cars in China
China EV makers Neta, Xpeng turn to Africa amid European backlash
Emerging markets gain shine as Europe preps higher tariffs on China-built models
Automobiles
Geely raises annual export target on eve of European punitive tariffs
Chinese automaker stresses 'limited' impact while feeling pinch in premium EV brand
Indo-Pacific
U.S. faces aircraft carrier shortage as tensions rise everywhere
With no East Coast flattops ready to deploy, Europe needs to fill gap, analysts say
Work
Tata Steel workers in U.K. suspend strike action
Around 1,500 workers at Port Talbot, Llanwern were due to begin indefinite strike
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
Interview
Hong Kong has 'changed so much' in the 27 years since handover
Longtime legislator Emily Lau laments 'so many imprisoned' under security laws
Politics
France far right wins 1st round of election; horsetrading begins
Left and center parties hope to unite in runoff as Macron bloc falls to 3rd
Politics
Macron faces critical test in France snap polls: 4 things to know
Social issues, immigration have pushed voters to the far right
Companies
Temu, Shein must give info on EU tech rules compliance by July 12
Order includes details on protection of minors, notification of illegal products
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Politics
Hong Kongers hold key to some seats in U.K. election
New BNO arrivals courted by British politicians as community grows
Politics
EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief
Centrist factions keep top posts despite far-right surge in recent elections
International relations
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and King Charles III shift focus to future
Imperial-royal relations enter new era of shared values
Defense
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
Dutch prime minister will succeed Stoltenberg of Norway on Oct. 1
Food & Beverage
Heineken to close one of its Vietnam breweries as demand weakens
Economic slowdown and tougher drunk driving laws hurt beer consumption, company says
Transportation
China-North America flights just 20% of pre-pandemic level
Geopolitical tensions slow recovery as travel demand to other regions soars
Sports
First Japanese-style 'ekiden' relay race in U.K. kicks off
Symbol of Japanese culture spreads across Europe
Companies
At Euro 2024, China's BYD runs with sponsorship deal despite EV tariff row
Chinese companies hold five of top 13 sponsor slots for soccer tournament
International relations
EU eyes security, defense partnerships with Japan and South Korea
Ties with Asian partners would lead to broader joint development projects
Electric vehicles
China and EU set for talks on planned EV tariffs
German economy minister hails pledge for concrete negotiations
Automobiles
German automakers pressure EU leaders to drop China EV tariffs
European Commission's move politically driven, harms local industry, insiders say
Commodities
Extreme heat joins Russia risk in driving natural gas rally
Asia-Pacific demand seen surging as temperatures rise in China and Japan
Books
'Cozy fiction' fires British appetite for Japanese novels in translation
Toshikazu Kawaguchi's 'Before the Coffee Gets Cold' tops best-seller chart
Defense
European powers step up air, sea drills in Japan's backyard -- and China's
Italy, Germany and France among nations sending ships and planes to region
Opinion
Pacific powers must strike careful balance in New Caledonia
Support for reconstruction needs to be attentive to Kanak sensitivities