Asia Insight
China's leaders to choose economic path at high-pressure third plenum
Historically pivotal policy gathering expected to focus on tech as property woes fester
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban defy West at U.N. talks while China, Russia eye closer ties
Afghan mineral reserves, Islamic State threat open door to potential recognition
Interview
Hong Kong has 'changed so much' in the 27 years since handover
Longtime legislator Emily Lau laments 'so many imprisoned' under security laws
Politics
China begins smartphone inspections as part of espionage law
Some foreigners fear having electronic devices examined when entering country
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The great subsea cable game
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
U.S. elections 2024
Trump says China 'doesn't fear' a shaky Biden in presidential debate
Panic in Democratic Party over incumbent's performance, U.S media analysts say
International relations
U.S. and Japan face disconnect over further China chip controls
Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines join to battle disinformation
Experts to discuss responses against campaigns linked to China, Russia
Politics
China's Communist Party expels two former defense ministers
Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both accused of corruption
US-China tensions
Pekingology 2024: U.S. think tank revives lost art of understanding China
CFR project to pore through Chinese-language material for better-informed policy
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan warns against travel to China following execution threat
Warning comes after Beijing targeted 'diehard' independence supporters
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Politics
China's long-awaited third plenum set for July 15-18, state media says
Meeting will be closely watched for measures to spur economy
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime uses Chinese tech to surveil internet users, report says
VPN ban worsens repression and further sours the country's business environment
Terrorism
Pakistan eyes new counterterror operations as security deteriorates
Government unveils plan after Chinese official warns future investment at risk
Politics
China backs off plans for 'hurt feelings' clothing law
Revised proposal narrows scope amid public criticism over vagueness
Telecommunication
Japan plans support for Philippine 5G network to counter China tech
Installation of base stations expected to start as early as this summer
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on AI, TikTok and chips
Both agree on need to outcompete China in tech, but differ on means
Opinion
China's communist leaders are preparing a story to tell
Upcoming party plenum could shed light on disappearance of senior ministers
International relations
Solomon Islands PM visits Australia in first foreign trip
Leaders discuss security, policing as geopolitical tension in Pacific heats up
The Big Story
China's undersea cable drive defies U.S. sanctions
'Diplomatic race' with Washington as Beijing pursues self-sufficient global network
Aerospace & Defense Industries
China's moon capsule returns with first samples from far side
Mission promises scientific insights and a boost for Beijing's bigger ambitions
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on China and Taiwan
Candidates clash on how much clarity there should be on defending the island
Politics
Iran presidential candidates stress China, Russia ties ahead of vote
With sluggish economy, expected weak turnout seen as boon for conservatives
Transportation
China-North America flights just 20% of pre-pandemic level
Geopolitical tensions slow recovery as travel demand to other regions soars
International relations
China presses Global South leaders to support Taiwan 'reunification'
'One China' recognition no longer sufficient when meeting Beijing's top leaders