Indo-Pacific
Xi's playbook for China is different from what U.S. thinks, scholars say
Taiwan, tech and nuclear policies all related to domestic politics
Opinion
To affirm U.S. openness, Washington should approve U.S. Steel sale
Takeover ought to be viewed as a legal matter, not a political issue
Asia Insight
Japan's hydrogen prowess in peril as China, U.S. and EU poised to overtake
Policy action in coming months to determine whether green tech can avoid solar, battery missteps
Opinion
Tokyo-style housing policy won't solve New York's problems
Quick fixes will not patch over differences in affordability, crime and schools
Markets
U.S. nears half of global stock market cap as Alibaba, Tencent falter
Chinese tech groups have fallen out of the world's 10 most valuable companies
Economy
China economy overtaking U.S. is increasingly unlikely: ex-IMF official
Cornell professor predicts global protectionism and volatility if Trump wins election
U.S. elections 2024
Trump says U.S. must impose more tariffs on China, possibly over 60%
Republican presidential candidate denies he would start new trade war with Beijing
Climate Change
Japan's Itochu expands U.S. solar business, with deeper role in projects
Trading house works to gain power plant approvals, find buyer for energy
Defense
U.S. 'confident' carrier can operate under China missile threat: admiral
Concerns grow over survivability as Beijing possesses 'carrier killer'
Interview
AI 'work-free society' may not be happier, says Banerjee of MIT
Economics Nobel laureate talks about technology, wealth and welfare links
Media & Entertainment
Doraemon, Kitty, other Japanese characters debut on Roblox
Owners seek global recognition via massive online platform with 70m daily users
Companies
ByteDance, Shein sharply boost spending on lobbying in U.S.
Chinese firms seek to minimize effects of alarm over bilateral tensions
Business deals
Biden offers 'personal assurances' to union on U.S.-Nippon Steel deal
United Steelworkers says president 'has our backs' as it opposes foreign ownership
Currencies
Yen softens to 148 against dollar on strong U.S. jobs report
Traders see smaller possibility of a Fed rate cut in March
Indo-Pacific
U.S. politics turn against trade, leaving IPEF talks in limbo
Washington-led effort to counter China influence threatened by Washington itself
Technology
Apple sales return to growth but China woes continue
CEO remains 'very optimistic' about China over long run despite 12.9% decline
IPO
Chinese-owned Amer Sports' IPO faces weak U.S. investor appetite
Company behind Wilson and Louisville Slugger sees chance to grow in China
Business deals
Trump throws wrench into U.S.-Nippon Steel with vow to block
Former president's rejection piles pressure on Biden as both eye Pennsylvania vote
Semiconductors
China's CXMT aims to build country's first advanced memory chips for AI
Move intended to cut dependence on foreign suppliers SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron
Indo-Pacific
U.S. deploys three carriers in Asia, maintaining China focus
Joint training with Japan comes amid fear over wider crisis in Middle East
Taiwan tensions
NATO chief warns 'Taiwan could be tomorrow' at Trump bastion
Stoltenberg defends value of alliance at Heritage Foundation
Opinion
Elon Musk gave a lot away with his call for new China tariffs
If innovation was still Tesla's strength, it wouldn't be seeking corporate welfare
Economy
Resilient China and U.S. lift IMF global economic outlook for 2024
Growth forecasts also upgraded for India, ASEAN-5 but cut for Japan
International relations
U.S. and China worked to lower Taiwan election risks, Sullivan says
National security adviser hints at new working group on global economic stability
The Nikkei View
U.S. should stay committed to Asia's security
Deterring Chinese aggression and engaging with Beijing are both important