Taiwan tensions
Taiwan protests as China strips preferential tariffs on 134 products
Minister calls move a 'political maneuver' to pressure Taipei
International relations
China, U.S. defense chiefs spar over Taiwan at Singapore meeting
Lloyd Austin warns Dong Jun against 'provocative' moves at Shangri-La forum
Opinion
Growing China-Russia alignment signifies Biden policy failure
U.S. has pushed natural competitors into becoming strategic collaborators
International relations
North Korea's latest provocations signal frustration with Beijing
China joining South Korea and Japan at summit spurs missile, balloon barrage
Interview
Tokyo, Seoul should boost ties, aim at larger market: Yoon adviser
South Korean think tank head Park urges to pursue 'future architecting'
Health Care
South Korea adds 1,500 medical student slots in scaled-back expansion
Health care industry continues protests against controversial decision
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong court convicts 14 democracy activists in 'HK47' security case
Two ex-district councilors acquitted; others could face life in prison for unofficial primaries
Politics
U.S. state laws take aim at pension investment in China
Local governments move to divest from Chinese-owned companies amid geopolitical tensions
Interview
ASEAN chief says South China Sea code to be concluded by 2025
With Philippine-China tensions, Kim Hourn stresses need for 'comfort level'
Trade
Australia's beef producers eye expansion in China as more bans lifted
Country's $7.6bn beef export sector 'parties' as impediments to major market fall
Middle East crisis
China's Xi tells Arab leaders Gaza war can't 'continue indefinitely'
Chinese leader tops up aid, seeks deeper 'South-South' ties
International relations
Argentina and Brazil seek balancing act on China ties
Bound by economic reality, many Latin American nations need Beijing's help
Defense
U.S., Japan to hold first weapons cooperation meeting in June
In Tokyo, officials will discuss boosting Patriot missile output and ship repairs
Technology
Japan to tie chip, machine tool subsidies to tech leak safeguards
New rules to include staff restrictions, prior notice for overseas production
China up close
Analysis: A 1950 map foreshadows what Xi Jinping has in mind today
The Korean War and Battle of Lake Changjin hold lessons for U.S. and Chinese leaders
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
The Nikkei View
Japan-China-South Korea talks are good for regional stability
Resuming dialogue is first step, but major issues still need to be addressed
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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
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea shifts away from toxic rocket fuel with Russian help
Experts say latest launch attempt used safer but sanctioned kerosene
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
Defense
U.S. Space Force in Japan a 'priority' as China threat grows
Of particular concern is China's 'kill chain,' expanding surveillance, general says
Taiwan tensions
Taipei sees New Zealand in sync with like-minded democracies, envoy says
China puts Wellington on guard as it increases its clout among Pacific islands
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