International relations
Japan says China set up buoy over its southern continental shelf
Beijing's latest move off island of Shikoku could further strain bilateral relations
International relations
Philippines-Japan meeting to eye defense pact, may bud more 'coalitions'
Experts see multiple implications beyond potential reciprocal access agreement
Politics
15 years after Xinjiang unrest, China fends off criticism of hardline rule
Beijing cements support from like-minded states, cushioning West's condemnation
Opinion
U.K.'s Labour is likely to champion China trade over human rights
After landslide, Starmer will face little opposition in his dealings with Beijing
International relations
China and Russia's security bloc tightens bonds as it expands
Belarus the latest to join SCO as group aims to counterbalance the West
Politics
U.K.'s new Labour government is set to re-engage with EU and China
Keir Starmer's party will eye an India free trade pact as a quick win
Sports
Chinese swimmers face U.S. doping probe, world federation confirms
Top administrator ordered to testify in criminal investigation just before Olympics
Opinion
The future for foreign companies in China looks increasingly finite
Capricious rules and stiffer competition are making life difficult
Supply Chain
Japan to subsidize antibiotics supply chain to reduce China exposure
Production of active ingredients has moved abroad for cost reasons
International relations
China focuses on Europe, Southeast Asia with top-level visits
Two regions key to Beijing's diplomatic agenda against pressure from the U.S.
International relations
India and China discuss border standoff dragging on since 2020
Jaishankar, Wang meet in first high-level contact between two sides in Modi's third term
South China Sea
Philippines demands China pay $1m over South China Sea clash in June
Head of armed forces says Manila-Tokyo troop access deal is close to being signed
Taiwan tensions
Singapore hooks Taiwan companies shunning China's investors
Taiwanese firms chase funds in city-state as cross-strait tensions rise
Opinion
Middle powers are the new architects of the world order
How emerging nations are bridging the deepening rifts between major powers
China up close
Analysis: Tragedy shows China's anti-Japan social media fire burns out of control
Other stabbings reflect a society that cannot vent its social and economic frustrations
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Russia's Putin, backs Kazakhstan joining BRICS
Chinese president in Astana for regional SCO summit as tensions with West simmer
Immigration
U.S. deports 116 Chinese migrants in first 'large charter flight' in 5 years
Immigration under intense scrutiny in race for the White House
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan says China has seized fishing boat, escalating tensions
Vessel was operating near Taiwan-administered Kinmen islands
Opinion
Asian officials brace for Trump 2.0 after Biden debate meltdown
Few relish prospect of more of the chaos wrought by former president's first term
Economy
North Korea's Kim talks up economy amid closer Russia ties
Food shipments seen easing shortage as farming and China trade recover
US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security
Taiwan tensions
China pressures Taiwan's Lai with most military flights in nearly 2 years
175 flights crossed median line in June, raising concerns of unintentional clash
South China Sea
Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting South China Sea rights
Beijing-Manila dialogue sees 'substantial progress': Foreign Ministry
Opinion
Asia is set to embrace protectionism in face of China's overcapacity
Pressure growing across region as West imposes more tariffs on Beijing
Taiwan tensions
Biden, Trump and the evolving Taiwan 'strategic ambiguity' debate
As some call for 'clarity' on defense, U.S. presidential rivals' stances face scrutiny