Interview
China's drills appear to be 'rehearsal' for Taiwan invasion: U.S. admiral
Indo-Pacific chief Paparo vows to enhance deterrence as Beijing builds up capability
Taiwan tensions
U.S. picks Asia hand as new de facto envoy to Taiwan
Raymond Greene appointment announced as Taipei and Beijing trade fresh barbs
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China debt crunch
China's 'hidden' defaults reflect weak local government finances
State homebuying program aims to revive land sales to cover off-the-books debt
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong makes first known arrests under Article 23 security law
Facebook posts on Tiananmen deemed to incite 'hatred' against Beijing
Politics
Taiwan opposition passes contentious bill to empower legislature
Constitutional crisis looms as KMT and TPP draw rebuke from lawyers
Asia Insight
Leading Asia in an age of tension: Premiers urged to skirt U.S.-China duel
Anwar, Srettha, Mahathir weigh in on Myanmar, Taiwan and more at Future of Asia forum
South China Sea
Philippines protests China's unilateral South China Sea fishing ban
Manila responds that Beijing is treading on its sovereignty and maritime zones
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Economy
South Korean, Japanese and Chinese executives plan digital cooperation
Business leaders participate in gathering linked to countries' trilateral summit
Supply Chain
China launches $47bn chip fund to counter U.S. restrictions
Beijing's investments for self-sufficiency expected to focus on AI semiconductors
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea vow to seek progress on FTA
East Asian powers aim to 'institutionalize' summit meetings after long hiatus
Trade
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
Sources say Beijing is prepared to discuss the overproduction and subsidy issues
International relations
Japan, South Korea leaders tout growing 'trust' before summit with China
East Asian countries gather in Seoul for first three-way talks since 2019
International relations
Economic woes push Japan, China, South Korea to restart 3-way summit
Amid Beijing's military buildup, Kishida and Yoon seen calling for restraint
International relations
China, Japan and South Korea to navigate tensions at Seoul summit
First gathering in years aims to restore trilateral diplomacy as challenges mount
Taiwan tensions
China's drills against Taiwan likely 'preordained' with 'room to escalate'
Experts see key differences from 2022 exercises as military-civilian lines 'blur'
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The crossing
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Economy
China foreign investment inflow sinks to lowest since November
Enticements yet to pay off with year-to-date figure down 27.9% from 2023
Opinion
China's bullying of the Philippines is self-defeating
Intimidation is reinforcing public resolve and resistance -- and risks conflict
International relations
Pakistan scrambles for relief on $15bn energy debt owed to China
UAE surprises with $10 bn investment in promising sectors of economy
Interview
Taiwan's most senior lawmaker says opposition wants another 'Hong Kong'
Ker Chien-ming says contentious bills designed to help China 'undermine' democracy
Trade
Yellen cites China overproduction as G7 ministers meeting opens
Italy finance ministers gathering to grapple with fragmentation of global trade
International relations
Russia, China and Iran move closer after President Raisi's death
Tehran likely to stay course on hard-line diplomacy with West
Taiwan tensions
China launches 'punishment' military drills surrounding Taiwan
Days after Lai inauguration in Taipei, PLA says exercises will surround island
Opinion
Cambodia's planned canal isn't in its own interest, only China's
Development should be halted for independent review of risks and benefits
Politics
Taiwan faces legislative showdown as China lashes out: 5 things to know
Pressure mounts on opposition to defuse crisis over its bills seen as 'power grab'