Sports
Chinese swimmers' past positive doping tests haunt Paris Olympics
New revelations, blamed on tainted burgers, fuel fight between U.S. and world watchdogs
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan president urges democracies to unite
Lai Ching-te makes the call at Taipei's largest gathering of foreign lawmakers
Economy
China's Politburo calls for consumption boost to drive 2024 growth
Top leadership acknowledges 'many' risks, calls for acceleration of fiscal policies
Myanmar Crisis
China and neighbors pressure Myanmar as regime reels from battle losses
Resistance gains, deteriorating security prompt concerned countries to recalibrate
Companies
China tells companies to put worker reps in boardrooms
New law bolsters employee protections under Xi's 'common prosperity' goal
International relations
China values ties with Italy, Xi tells Meloni
Both countries aim to reset relations through trade and other cooperation
International relations
Italy's Meloni vows to 'relaunch' cooperation with China
Rome seeks to mend ties with Beijing after Belt and Road exit
Opinion
Vietnam's land reclamation helps balance power in South China Sea
Hanoi's strategic moves offer hope against China's aggressive island building
International relations
Blinken chides Beijing's 'escalating actions' in South China Sea
Russia's Lavrov says U.S. 'enflaming atmosphere' on Korean peninsula at summit
International relations
ASEAN ministers at loggerheads over Israel-Hamas conflict
Malaysia pushes line condemning violence, as Singapore, Thailand cause 'some discord'
South China Sea
Philippine, Chinese top diplomats agree to ease South China Sea tensions
Foreign ministers hold 1st meeting in 2 years as Manila conducts resupply mission
Defense
Palau-based radar delayed despite U.S. focus on 2nd island chain
Air Force says construction issues slow project amid funding review
South China Sea
China says Philippine allies meddling in South China Sea dispute
Foreign minister Wang slams U.S, Japan, South Korea, EU at ASEAN-China meeting
International relations
Pakistan under pressure to renegotiate hefty Chinese power deals
Beijing unlikely to concede to Islamabad's request, experts say
International relations
Nippon Steel-Baosteel split closes book on Deng Xiaoping's Japan legacy
Industrial power balance shifts while Beijing increasingly emphasizes security
Comment
Would Trump defend Taiwan?
Former U.S. president may see issue simply as leverage in China talks
International relations
Vietnam's funeral for party chief Trong draws former Japanese PM, China's No. 4
Dignitaries pay respects in a testament to Trong's focus on balanced diplomacy
Indo-Pacific
China, Russia bombers fly off Alaska, trigger first U.S. intercept
Two partners expand joint activity from Asia to East Pacific
Economy
China injects $41bn to subsidize car, appliance purchases
Beijing looks to stimulate domestic spending amid overcapacity criticism
US-China tensions
China's iFlytek exec says U.S. sanctions have 'destroyed' market mechanism
AI leader invests in Hong Kong hub and seeks to expand presence in Japan
Opinion
The West is no longer the center of global affairs
As populism rises and emerging nations assert themselves, G-7 dominance fades
Opinion
Europe must prepare militarily and economically for a Taiwan war
Once merely aware of the risks, European leaders now have deep concerns
China up close
Analysis: China's new 2029 reform goal shows Xi Jinping is worried
New target might also be a gambit to help a decoupled China emerge strong
North Korea tensions
U.S. sanctions China-based network for helping North Korea
Entities accused of assisting Pyongyang in weapons development programs
Comment
Xi may see second Trump term creating opening on Taiwan
Trump win seen challenging Beijing in short term but potentially helping in long run