Economy
China suffers 56% drop in foreign investments on weak domestic demand
Tensions with U.S. and anti-espionage law give multinationals pause
Opinion
Next U.S.-China chip battle will require more than export controls
Washington could seek to ban import of common products with 'legacy' semiconductors
Energy
Japan plays catch-up in igniting nuclear fusion development
Tokyo targets legislation to spur research, speed testing
US-China tensions
U.S. moves to sanction China military vendor CETC's chip arm
Latest additions to trade restrictions list further limit Beijing's access to American tech
International relations
China outweighs Ukraine war as U.S. security priority: Trump-linked group
Ex-aides in America First institute lay foreign policy groundwork for possible second term
Politics
Japan ruling parties agree on tougher political funds disclosure
Proposal would hold lawmakers accountable for inaccurate reporting
Defense
U.S. will defend Japan, Taiwan if Trump wins election: H.R. McMaster
Former security adviser thinks Trump would be 'convinced' of need for troops in region
Opinion
Kishida deserved the warm embrace Macron gave Xi
Japan PM's low-key visit to Paris yielded significant bilateral initiatives
Politics
South Korea's Yoon calls for boosting ties with Japan and the U.S.
President announces new ministry to deal with birthrate 'national emergency'
Defense
South Korea border area keeps calm despite growing threat from North
Seoul has accused Pyongyang of planting mines in roads that symbolized friendly ties
International relations
Xi sends messages on trade and NATO in Europe tour full of symbolism
China woos useful partners in Serbia and Hungary after French 'cognac diplomacy'
Opinion
Suspicious minds are complicating Asia's financial markets
U.S. pensioners may come to regret lost investment exposure to China
Politics
Protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' banned in city
High court ruling puts pressure on Google and other internet players
International relations
Japan doubles development aid in 10 years, vying with China
Tokyo's ODA to Indo-Pacific and elsewhere surged to record in 2023
South China Sea
Philippines to beef up defenses against South China Sea threats
China steps up its deterrence with powerful water cannons that bend steel
Opinion
New Japanese demands could be key to getting North Korea to talk
PM Kishida may be able to get his summit by pushing issue of 'Paradise on Earth'
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N Korea at crossroads
End of U.N. North Korea panel creates gap in sanctions monitoring
After Russian veto, U.S. and allies seek ways to keep eye on Pyongyang
Defense
U.K. 'cannot rule out' foreign state in military payroll hack: defense chief
China not named despite media reports that it was behind the cyberattack
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International relations
Xi's Europe tour aims to drive wedge in region's hardening China stance
Leader urges shift from U.S.-led order as he visits France, Serbia and Hungary
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan Steel Works lands first defense deal for armored vehicles
Tokyo signs up new supplier to strengthen defense supply chain
Indo-Pacific
Germany, France to send naval and air forces to Indo-Pacific
European vessels to participate in U.S.-led South China Sea exercise
International relations
Japan, China, South Korea eye first joint summit in 4 years
Trilateral meeting in late May to cover regional stability, trade issues
Defense
China accuses Australian helicopter of aerial 'provocations'
PM Albanese calls Chinese jet flares 'unprofessional and unacceptable'
Technology
BYD Americas CEO says EV maker is not TikTok or Huawei
Chinese EV giant has no plan to enter US as country becomes less an open market
US-China tensions
Trump ex-envoy 'reassures' Taiwan on U.S. support against 'belligerent' Xi
VP-elect Hsiao tells forum Taipei must 'invest in building our strength first'