Indo-Pacific
Solomons shows it's not easy for China, U.S. to woo some small nations
Superpowers subject to political vagaries of Pacific island state
International relations
Japan lawmakers seek security talks with Taiwan and U.S.
Three-way dialogue to focus on cross-strait tensions after Lai's win
International relations
China deepens ties with Global South to counter U.S.-led order
Wang Yi's 6-nation tour garners support for One China principle, Belt and Road
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International relations
Philippine-China spat over Taiwan risks putting ASEAN in crossfire
Southeast Asia has most to lose in clash over self-ruled island, analysts say
International relations
Global South on the rise but likely to make world order unpredictable
Pole shift from north to south does not simply translate to a better, more stable world
Agriculture
U.S. checks on Chinese farmland purchases are flawed, watchdog warns
GAO says Pentagon and CFIUS frustrated with Agriculture Department
Politics
China mobilizes public against 'spying,' from maps to finance
Security ministry touts crackdown on Taiwan activists as new law broadens reach
Davos 2024
Trump, wars in Ukraine and Gaza overshadow Asia in Davos
Eurocentric gathering shifts spotlight on conflicts in and close to home
International relations
Renewed calls for China to free Australian writer Yang five years on
Beijing envoy says case differs from that of released Australian journalist Cheng
International relations
Pakistan and Iran aim to dial down tensions as China offers mediation
Experts warn of proxy conflict in border regions after airstrikes 'shattered' trust
Politics
Ex-Chinese leader Hu Jintao's son appointed vice minister
Hu Haifeng promoted years after former president's removal from party congress
China up close
Analysis: In Taiwan, distrust of Xi Jinping's China is real
The sense of crisis is also shared by members of Beijing-friendly opposition parties
Interview
Saudi Arabia to keep bolstering ties with China: economic chief
Riyadh seen pursuing equidistant relations with all partners
Davos 2024
Taiwan is a 'powerful affirmation of democracy,' Blinken tells Davos
After rebuke from China, U.S. diplomat says cross-strait relations are concern for all
International relations
China eyes defense ties reboot with Australia despite Taiwan tensions
Beijing envoy Xiao suggests Japan injured Australian divers in naval incident
The Nikkei View
China must respect Taiwan's choice to maintain distance
Presidential election result reflects voters' desire to keep the status quo
Davos 2024
China's Li, at Davos, reveals GDP grew beyond target at 5.2%
Premier eyes investors, does not mention Taiwan election or real estate crisis
Politics
Vietnam PM says 'everything is good' with top leader's health
Chinh emphasizes that both the U.S. and China are 'strategic partners'
International relations
Laos' ASEAN chairmanship faces Chinese reality check
Debt-laden country leads 10-member bloc facing geopolitical challenges
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Australia inks Lockheed Martin deal to build guided missiles at home
Contract worth $24m part of broader plans to cover arsenal's 'strike gap'
Taiwan elections
Australia cautions Beijing to 'respect' outcome of Taiwan elections
China appeared to dismiss Democratic Progressive Party's victory in weekend polls
Taiwan tensions
Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan after Lai election win
Pacific island's move leaves Taipei with just 12 formal allies
Taiwan elections
U.S. delegation to Taiwan offers support for Lai's election victory
Former officials talk of 'rock solid' commitment to democratic island
Opinion
New Zealand's new PM isn't going back to old ways on China
Luxon's pro-business instincts tempered by coalition partners
Taiwan elections
Taiwan's Lai faces tough road ahead after historic election win
DPP's loss of legislative majority means president-elect may struggle to pass bills