Politics
Taiwan's Lai faces early pressure from opposition legislative power play
KMT and TPP, which hold majority, criticized for rushing laws that sparked brawl
South China Sea
Philippines calls on China to open Scarborough Shoal to scrutiny
Manila's 'challenge' follows accusations of environmental destruction by Beijing
Automobiles
Japan and ASEAN to craft auto strategy to counter China's EVs
First-of-its-kind undertaking to cover production and sales in Southeast Asia
Markets
Saudi ETF to list in Japan under expected deal between leaders
Prince Mohammed visits Japan to boost cooperation in financial sector
Caixin
China fines KFC franchise, others for rejecting cash payments
Government wants to ensure physical currency remains an option
Politics
Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's steely promoter, wraps up historic presidency
Most powerful woman in Chinese-speaking world leaves her mark on diplomacy, society
Indo-Pacific
U.S. envoy to Japan visits Okinawa islands a stone's throw from Taiwan
Rahm Emanuel underscores U.S.-Japan cooperation ahead of Taipei inauguration
Opinion
Chinese aircraft carrier's voyage hints at plan for 'post-U.S.' navy
'Fujian' may be intended more for bullying than for warfare
Supply Chain
Asia's tech and auto suppliers weigh up impact of U.S. tariff hike
Tariffs likely to reinforce supply chain shifts from China but EV makers little moved
Society
Japan passes law allowing joint child custody for divorced parents
New system aims for gender-equal parenting; domestic violence concerns remain
Taiwan tensions
China cranks up pressure on Taiwan ahead of Lai's inauguration
Beijing seen leaving room to 'escalate the situation,' researcher says
Defense
Drone footage of Japan destroyer Izumo reveals security hole
Video posted on Chinese site, but drone detection is difficult, experts say
International relations
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin agree to bolster trade amid 'storms'
Chinese and Russian leaders vow to enhance 'strategic cooperation' at Beijing meeting
US-China tensions
China slams 'wrongful' U.S. tariff hikes as markets await response
Commerce Ministry blasts overcapacity claims but stays mum on escalation
US-China tensions
China would have reason to monitor Wyoming ICBM base, experts say
Eviction of 'crypto mine' comes as U.S. replaces land-based strategic nuclear arsenal
International relations
U.K. spy case fuels calls for closure of Hong Kong trade offices
Campaigners warn of transnational repression as U.S. weighs ban
Opinion
China is burning all its bridges with Israel
Desire to be seen as champion of Global South drives policy tilt
International relations
Japan's foreign aid to focus more on tech, less on infrastructure
AI and quantum computing to be deployed to resolve sustainability issues
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar resistance leaders present united front in Tokyo
NUG and ethnic groups demand that military withdraw entirely from politics
International relations
U.S. to send two ex-government officials to Taiwan inauguration
White House sticks to precedent, warns China not to escalate
Politics
Line-Naver spat presents dilemma for Yoon's Japan policy push
South Korean president caught between backing local company, balancing Tokyo ties
International relations
China set to host Putin as economic ties grow under Western pressure
Beijing expected to have 'shopping list' for Moscow amid sanctions heat
Opinion
Taiwan is moving too slowly to prepare for war. Japan can help
Lai administration must be persuaded to accelerate push into asymmetrical defense
International relations
Japan, South Korea, China seek to ease friction at trilateral summit
Leaders to juggle economic and security interests at first meeting in 4 years
Defense
Taiwan defense strategic ambiguity needs clarifying: U.S. analyst
Next American president should uphold Biden's pledge of military action, Matt Pottinger argues