Defense
U.S. speeds up underwater testing of sub-launched hypersonics
Missiles seen as key to penetrating China's air defenses in potential battle
International relations
Nepal political shakeup thrusts Kathmandu into India-China rivalry
PM Prachanda's new Beijing-friendly coalition tips scales away from Delhi
Business deals
Challenges await Nippon Steel in buyout of U.S. icon
From geopolitics to greener steel, Japanese giant must tread carefully
Technology
TikTok creators lament crackdown as U.S. debates possible ban
SXSW attendees worry advertisers and sponsors will flee platform
Interview
Hong Kong activist Joey Siu describes 'transnational repression' by China
U.S.-based democracy advocate faces threats, doxxing and accusations of spying
Interview
New U.S. climate envoy urges Japan to set clear coal phase-down plan
John Podesta raises climate-related concerns ahead of U.S.-Japan summit in April
Business deals
Nippon Steel says U.S. Steel acquisition would help 'defenses against China'
Japanese company pledges 'no layoffs' until 2026 'under some conditions'
Business deals
Major U.S. Steel shareholder Pentwater supports Nippon Steel deal
Capital management firm opposes possible offer by Cleveland Cliffs amid Biden's caution
U.S. elections 2024
Biden says U.S. Steel should remain American-owned
President prioritizes defending swing state despite upcoming Kishida visit
Finance
Mnuchin says he is putting together group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury secretary wants app in U.S. hands as House pushes for sale
Business deals
Japan's Dai-ichi Life to invest $255m in U.S. credit fund Canyon Partners
Life insurance provider expands presence in fast-growing alternative assets
Ukraine war
Ending Russian crimes in Ukraine requires military aid, lawyer says
Global Rights Compliance's Wayne Jordash urges U.S. Congress for more assistance
Technology
TikTok sell or ban bill passes U.S. House despite Trump opposition
Beijing said a forced divesture from ByteDance will "come back to bite" U.S.
Trade
China seafood targeted by U.S. lawmakers over North Korean labor
Congress members warn sales could fund Pyongyang's nuclear program
Defense
U.S. policy on China unlikely to change much after election: former PACOM chief
Retired Adm. Harry Harris says North Korea response needs 'hard military power'
Markets
Temu parent PDD, JD.com shares gain as tech rally reboots
Investors still expect Fed to cut interest rates in June
Markets
Japan chip stocks slump amid signs of overheating
Tokyo Electron and Advantest dragged down by Nvidia profit-taking
Business deals
On U.S. Steel's home turf, Nippon Steel deal draws backlash and hope
Some rue decline of American industry, while others see chance for renewal
Technology
China's lidar technology faces intensified scrutiny in U.S.
Washington lobbyists terminate contracts with top maker Hesai
Technology
Indian backlash over Google AI 'bias' clouds tech's future
U.S. company's Gemini tool sparks uproar after calling Modi policies 'fascist'
Defense
U.S. cuts key submarine order for 2025 amid shipbuilding jam
Pentagon's 0.9% budget growth pales in comparison to China's 7.2%
Opinion
Balance Japan has struck between U.S. and China cannot hold
While drawing closer to Washington, Tokyo has to hedge against extreme policies
Arts
Hayao Miyazaki stubbornly hand draws his way to a third Oscar
Animator also relies on his sharp observations and outlandish imagination
Arts
Art of Zen goes to New York
Buddhist ink paintings and calligraphies convey the irreverent and the profound with wry humor
Semiconductors
U.S. urges Japan and Netherlands to tighten China chip tech curbs
Tokyo says no measures planned for older, generic technology