Indo-Pacific
Quad plans Biden-Kishida send-off summit in Delaware on Sept. 21
President to host leaders of Japan, India and Australia in home city
Comment
Could a Kamala Harris victory benefit China?
U.S. might pursue both confrontation and cooperation with Beijing
Japan's leadership race
Japan's main opposition party begins leadership race with eyes on general election
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to vote for new head on Sept. 23
Japan immigration
Nearly 10,000 foreign workers missing from Japan's intern program
Government moves to clarify rules allowing transfers to escape abuse
Climate Change
U.S.-China climate 'differences' linger as envoys wrap up talks
John Podesta concludes three-day visit to Beijing ahead of COP29
US-China tensions
Washington's trade rules cited as top worry for U.S. businesses in China
Companies report harsher American regulatory scrutiny, supply chain disruptions
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan's Kishida, South Korea's Yoon call for deeper ties in final summit
Countries seek further ways to cooperate as Japanese prime minister nears exit
Trade war
China requests consultations with Canada at WTO over tariffs
Canadian duties on EVs, steel, aluminum goods met with Beijing's probe into canola imports
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Japan's leadership race
Japan's Shinjiro Koizumi announces bid for LDP leadership
Son of former PM, 43, among public favorites joins leadership race
Business Spotlight
South Korea Inc. faces reckoning as company CEO awaits trial over factory fire
After battery plant disaster kills 23, campaigners seek justice, safety in workplace
Indo-Pacific
U.S. wants to deploy midrange-missile launcher to Japan via drills
Army secretary envisions keeping Typhon in Indo-Pacific for 6 months or longer
Interview
Taiwan's Ko Wen-je accuses government of witch hunt ahead of fresh arrest
TPP chief detained again in corruption probe, hours after exclusive interview
International relations
Australia and Japan launch Pacific digital plan, boost defense ties
Foreign and defense ministers meet amid 'serious concerns' over China
Opinion
How North Korea will seek to play the next U.S. president
Pyongyang has tried and trusted method for buying time to develop weapons
Belt and Road
China pledges billions in fresh Africa aid despite debt concerns
Xi offers slew of support to visiting leaders, including training for security forces
International relations
Japanese man held in Belarus on spying allegations: local broadcaster
Government source says man in custody is a teacher at a state university
Japan's leadership race
Japan's leadership race focuses on aid for inflation-weary voters
Pledges to not raise taxes and extend subsidies risk eroding fiscal situation
China up close
Analysis: General's smile hints at changes in China power balance
Top military brass return to forefront of diplomacy with U.S.
U.S. elections 2024
China, Iran tap AI to influence U.S. election, experts warn
Fake news sites and 'spamouflage' attempt to sway opinion ahead of vote
International relations
Xi says 2.8bn Chinese and Africans can modernize Global South together
Unbalanced ties, debt concerns loom over gathering of leaders in Beijing
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong economic, security pressures sour Japanese business sentiment
Survey shows deepening concern over personnel exodus and information restrictions
Japan's leadership race
Japan ruling party's No.2 Motegi announces leadership bid
LDP secretary-general known as key supporter of Kishida
Politics
Fugitive Philippine ex-mayor arrested in Indonesia
Alice Guo accused of links to Chinese crime syndicates
Business deals
Nippon Steel promises most of U.S. Steel board will be American
Governance policy comes amid resistance to deal from presidential candidates
Japan's leadership race
Japan LDP leadership hopefuls spar over higher investment income tax
Ishiba calls for fairer system, while opponents worry about discouraging investment