Defense
Taiwan defense strategic ambiguity needs clarifying: U.S. analyst
Next American president should uphold Biden's pledge of military action, Matt Pottinger argues
International relations
U.S. State Department to send diplomatic advisers to American cities
Biden seeks 'foreign policy for the middle class,' envoy for subnational diplomacy says
US-China tensions
Biden unveils major China tariff hikes with EV rate to hit 100%
Administration will 'closely monitor' companies that try to avoid tariffs
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong chief defends foreign offices after manager's arrest in U.K.
As spy allegations swirl, London summons Chinese envoy over 'pattern of behavior'
Defense
Japan to take on servicing of F-15 and F-16 U.S. fighter jets
Greater domestic maintenance capacity will save time and money
Hong Kong security law
China blasts U.K. arrest of Hong Kong trade office manager in spy case
Three people charged with working for Hong Kong intelligence
Politics
Beijing's transnational repression reaches overseas Chinese students: report
Fear and mistrust poison atmosphere for young Chinese living abroad
Defense
Japan to launch U.S.-inspired defense R&D center with eye on AI
Initiative taps private sector for projects like autonomous driving in dark
Climate Change
Japan to set 2040 green energy strategy to court data centers, chip fabs
Kishida pushes decarbonization while trying to meet growing power demand
Energy
Chinese firms facing EU probe exit from Romanian solar project
LONGi and Shanghai Electric units alleged to have benefited from Beijing subsidies
Myanmar Crisis
Thailand, Japan signal policy shifts on engaging Myanmar's resistance
Bangkok orders telcos to cut internet to casino scam centers along border
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Technology
U.S. and China to hold first talks on AI risks in Geneva
No joint statements or agreements expected to be made in Tuesday meeting
Your Week in Asia
Wong takes helm in Singapore, Japan economy data, Australia budget
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Education
China's Confucius Institutes flourish in ASEAN after West's freeze-out
Geopolitical baggage less of a factor, while learning Chinese is seen as a smart move
Defense
As China flexes muscle, German Navy sails to Asia to reassure allies
European forces signal combat readiness and pitch weaponry to regional partners
Caixin
U.S. takes aim at China shipbuilding, an industry it lost decades ago
Union-spurred probe into Chinese shipyards threatens retaliatory port fees
Life
India unveils monument to dead from brutal World War II battle
Survivors recall Imperial Japanese Army's failed push toward Delhi
Datawatch
More subsea cables bypass China as Sino-U.S. tensions grow
No new projects will connect the country after 2025 as focus shifts to Southeast Asia
Companies
Chinese EV maker Zeekr soars 34% on NYSE debut
Company is the first major Chinese IPO in the U.S. since 2021
Ukraine war
U.S. weighs sanctions on Chinese banks over Russia military support
Washington takes aim at workarounds seen shoring up Ukraine invasion
Electric cars in China
China EVs soar in Brazil, threatening Fiat, GM and VW dominance
BYD, Chery and Great Wall look to Latin America as trade tensions with West flare
International relations
Outgoing president praises Taiwan as press freedom hub
Tsai speaks at awards ceremony as rival Hong Kong cracks down on news media
International relations
Xi's Hungary trip sets stage for China to gain ground in Eastern Europe
Slovakia expected to seek closer ties with Beijing as EU rift over China widens
South China Sea
Philippines wants Chinese diplomats expelled amid South China Sea row
Manila says alleged leak of phone conversation with Filipino admiral violated law
Technology
Japan, U.S. and others to ease cross-border personal data transfers
Companies meeting security, privacy requirements can freely send information