South China Sea
Japan, U.S., South Korea top officers vow to boost cooperation
North Korean weapon programs, Beijing's assertiveness in South China Sea among topics discussed
Economy
China plenum vows reforms, accepts Qin Gang resignation
Details scant but communique signals party staying the course despite GDP slowdown
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Indo-Pacific
Japan, Pacific islands to boost security ties as China's influence grows
Summit cites 'increasing complexity' of geopolitics, though views of Beijing differ
Opinion
Xi Jinping makes it up as he goes along, just like the rest of us
Intellectual drift is the one constant during the 11 years of Xi's China
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan braces for transactional Trump after 'pay for defense' remark
Experts see pressure to lift military budget, risk of becoming China bargaining chip
U.S. elections 2024
J.D. Vance says China can't build middle class at America's expense
Trump's Republican running mate warns allies: 'No more free rides'
China up close
Analysis: The global economy needs China to be straightforward
Key party meeting reflects Xi Jinping's favorite ideas after Li's unintended slip
U.S. elections 2024
Trump-Vance ticket sets stage for years of China arm-twisting
Republicans will focus on America's 'forgotten' blue-collar workers, analysts say
South China Sea
Philippines and China bet on hotlines to avoid South China Sea clashes
Talks focus on opening three lines of communications between the nations
Opinion
J.D. Vance pick as Trump VP signals support for Taiwan over Ukraine
Ohio senator's China views line up with foreign policy thinkers that prioritize Asia
South China Sea
China and Russia extend military cooperation to South China Sea
Activities follow increased drills among Japan, U.S. and Philippines
Interview
Palau says China exerting 'new level' of pressure
President cites rejection of delegation to Macao and suspect cyber assault
Materials
China's state rare-earth players bleed red ink as prices fall
Loss warnings for first half come amid Beijing-led consolidation, controls
Politics
China's Tibet policy under brighter spotlight after U.S. law, U.N. review
Beijing rejects West's rights recommendations as Dalai Lama turns 89
Trade war
China asks WTO to set up panel for U.S. EV subsidies dispute
Beijing objects to Inflation Reduction Act's barriers to its products
Comment
Japan needs a balanced China strategy free from historical burdens
U.S., France, Germany replace Japan as Chinese contacts amid Tokyo-Beijing tensions
Politics
China's third plenum kicks off as GDP disappoints: 5 things to know
All eyes on how Communist Party plans to steer economy through headwinds
Opinion
Philippines and Vietnam's South China Sea strategies have failed
Manila's 'transparency' and Hanoi's 'opacity' are outdated approaches to deter China
U.S. elections 2024
Xi Jinping expresses sympathies to Donald Trump after shooting
Ex-president calls on U.S. to stand united; former first lady issues statement
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Economy
Laos central bank shake-up reveals forex crisis, China dependence
Vientiane may need more help from Beijing to stem cash outflows
Opinion
Democratic Asia must bolster defenses, no matter who wins the U.S. election
Both Biden and Trump failed to address Indo-Pacific topics in any detail at recent debate
US-China tensions
China blasts U.S. over Tibet dispute bill, vows to defend interests
Biden signed law that seeks to push Beijing to talk with Tibetan leaders
Semiconductors
U.S. chip equipment makers rely on China for 40% of sales
Applied Materials, Lam Research ship legacy products not targeted by export curbs
Politics
Nepal poised for new leadership after PM Dahal loses confidence vote
Oli seen heading 14th government since monarchy was abolished in 2008