From left, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga walk together in the White House during their Quad leaders' summit on Sept. 24.
The Nikkei View

Quad nations must engage in multilayered effort to deter China

Diplomacy and stronger security cooperation vital to stabilizing Indo-Pacific

29 September 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping can show how serious he is about joining the CPTPP through concrete reforms.
The Nikkei View

CPTPP members must carefully judge China's sincerity to join

Beijing should build trust through RCEP and present plan for crucial reforms

22 September 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping and then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden walk together at Andrews Air Force Base, in the U.S. state of Maryland, in 2015. The two leaders have agreed to keep communications open despite simmering tensions between the countries.
The Nikkei View

US and China should continue talks to avoid conflict

Upcoming Quad leaders' summit offers chance to better engage with Beijing

15 September 2021
Indonesian startups Tokopedia and Gojek merged their operations and aim to list on the U.S. stock market. (Source photos by Dimas Ardian and Ken Kobayashi)
The Nikkei View

Lessons can be learned from Southeast Asia's tech startups

Grab and GoTo show savvy raising funds overseas to meet local needs

8 September 2021
Afghan evacuees from Kabul disembark from a U.S. Air Force transport plane at Naval Station Rota, Spain on Aug. 31.
The Nikkei View

All nations must help stabilize Afghanistan after US withdrawal

Economic aid should be used to pressure Taliban on governance and human rights

1 September 2021
Ismail Sabri Yaakob sits at his desk on his first day of work as prime minister, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 23.
The Nikkei View

Malaysia must quickly stabilize its political situation

Once pandemic is under control, government should determine people's will through election

25 August 2021
A trader works during Didi Global's IPO in New York on June 30. Beijing has tightened its control over internet giants such as Didi, Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings.
The Nikkei View

Investors should beware of broader private sector crackdowns in China

Growing restrictions on for-profit activities may undermine startup investment rationale

11 August 2021
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, and his Philippine counterpart, Delfin Lorenzana, shake hands after their meeting in Quezon City, in Metro Manila, on July 30. 
The Nikkei View

US and Philippines must maintain alliance to avert power vacuum

Bilateral pact crucial in checking China's expansion in disputed South China Sea

4 August 2021
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, left, visits a fish-processing plant during a July 26 trip to the island of Iturup -- known as Etorofu in Japan -- in the disputed "Northern Territories."
The Nikkei View

Russian premier's visit to 'Northern Territories' unacceptable

Tokyo should assess Moscow's true intentions for disputed islands

28 July 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga participate in a virtual meeting with leaders of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue countries at the White House on March 12.
The Nikkei View

US must urgently regain Southeast Asia's trust

Cooperation with ASEAN nations vital in countering China’s growing influence

21 July 2021
Protesters gather outside the Chinese Consulate in Makati, Metro Manila, in July 2015 to express their anger over China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. 
The Nikkei View

South China Sea must be governed by transparent laws

Beijing raises tensions by ignoring tribunal ruling and pushing territory claim

14 July 2021
A passenger holds a smartphone showing the logo of Didi's ride-hailing app in the Chinese city of Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, on July 4. Just days after its IPO in the U.S., the company was ordered by Chinese authorities to remove its app from domestic app stores.
The Nikkei View

China must stop using unclear rules to hobble web companies

Lack of transparency in government interventions could have global market impact

7 July 2021
Toshiba's June 25 annual general meeting was seen as a test of corporate governance. 
The Nikkei View

Toshiba must restructure its management and take responsibility

Additional investigation into unfair shareholders meeting is urgently needed

30 June 2021
Copies of Apple Daily on display at a newsstand in Hong Kong. The paper could cease operations in days unless its assets are unfrozen.
The Nikkei View

China's media crackdown in Hong Kong is beyond comprehension

The public's right to know is under attack as clock ticks on Apple Daily

23 June 2021
G-7 leaders pose for a group photo at their summit in Carbis Bay, Britain, on June 11. The meeting laid out a wide range of measures to counter China.
The Nikkei View

Revitalized G-7 must lead in creating global stability

Coordinating response to China will be key test for democratic nations

16 June 2021
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom speaks on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva on May 24.
The Nikkei View

Leading nations must work together to swiftly reform WHO

Health organization's slow COVID-19 response shows need for change

9 June 2021
Crushed rare-earth ore from a California mine. China accounts for about 60% of the world's production of rare-earth minerals.  © Reuters
The Nikkei View

Countries need multifaceted approach to securing rare metals

Dependence on China for crucial resources presents risks

2 June 2021
Sprinters race in a test event at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo on May 9. 
The Nikkei View

Authorities must quickly lay out path to safe and secure Olympics

Detailed measures to mitigate infection risk are still lacking

26 May 2021
Military officials from France, Japan and the U.S. meet with reporters during joint exercises in Kyushu, in southwestern Japan, on May 15.
The Nikkei View

Indo-Pacific stability can be enhanced by European engagement

Nations that share democratic values should advance regional cooperation

19 May 2021
Health workers carry wood to prepare a funeral pyre for a COVID-19 victim during a mass cremation in New Delhi on April 26.
The Nikkei View

India's COVID-19 crisis offers lessons for other nations

Administrative roadblocks and overconfidence led to spike in cases

12 May 2021
A Honda e electric car is displayed at the Brussels Motor Show in January 2020. The automaker plans to stop selling gasoline-powered cars worldwide by 2040.
The Nikkei View

Honda exit from gasoline engines highlights dawn of EV era

Industry must adapt to structural changes driven by Chinese automakers

5 May 2021
Southeast Asian leaders meet at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on April 24. Myanmar junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing is seated in the foreground at right. © Indonesian presidential office via AP
The Nikkei View

ASEAN must quickly launch Myanmar envoy mission to halt violence

Group's decision to mediate conflict is a welcome change in noninterference principle

28 April 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President Joe Biden walk together shortly before their joint news conference at the White House on April 16. 
The Nikkei View

Deeper Japan-US alliance vital for stability and development

Washington and Tokyo must engage Beijing while checking irresponsible behavior

21 April 2021
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, pictured in 2019, has long been considered the likely successor to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. 
The Nikkei View

Singapore's uncertain leadership transition requires transparency

Surprise announcement by deputy PM leaves succession of power unclear

14 April 2021
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks about the release of the "2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices" in Washington on March 30.
The Nikkei View

Japan must join Europe and US in advancing human rights

Universal values guaranteed by UN should inform Tokyo's diplomacy

7 April 2021