International relations
Xi and Macron find common ground in Paris despite trade tensions
EV battery and energy cooperation agreed upon, but Europe remains wary
Economy
Laos, other debt-laden Asia-Pacific nations under pressure from strong dollar
ADB boosts funding for vulnerable countries amid debt trap fears
Defense
China's next defense buildup: mandatory military training for students
Proposed legislation seeks to spread awareness of defending the homeland
Defense
Chinese jet put helicopter at risk by releasing flares, says Australia
Australia condemns 'unsafe and unprofessional' action in Yellow Sea
Climate Change
Asia braces for more extreme weather like 2023, world's hottest year
Health fallout set to worsen as severe heat, dryness and rain have already hit region
Opinion
Xi Jinping Thought explains curious stance of China's central bank
PBOC is constrained from significant policy loosening by leadership's priorities
Politics
Kishida says no plan to dissolve Diet after defeat in by-elections
Japan PM vows to focus on revising political fund control law
Sports
Southeast Asian pro baseball club finds field of dreams -- in Japan
Indonesians, Filipinos, Sri Lankans compete in Kyushu independent league
US-China tensions
TikTok under U.S. ownership makes sense, Jake Sullivan says
National security adviser finds 'no reason' why divestment should not happen
Opinion
U.K. can protect its interests while engaging with China
Deterioration of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong a key concern
International relations
U.S. will press North Korea to resolve abductions issue: special envoy
Aging families of Japanese abductees raise 'extreme sense of urgency,' Julie Turner says
International relations
Japan, Brazil agree to promote biofuels and hybrid vehicles
Kishida and Lula hope to cooperate more on trade and decarbonization
Technology
Japan, EU universities to partner on fostering chip and AI talent
Tokyo to support graduate-school exchange programs in key fields
International relations
Xi Jinping's trip to Europe to center on trade as challenges 'pile up'
Ukraine and EVs to feature in talks with France's Macron and other leaders
Comment
Kishida tapped Reagan speech writer to press U.S. for Ukraine aid
Japanese prime minister mixed in humor to make his case to Congress
Defense
U.S., Australia, Japan, Philippines eye more maritime exercises
Four-way meeting follows recent South China Sea aggression by China
Comment
Why South Korea's election isn't leading to Japan bashing this time
Yoon has reason to keep up diplomatic momentum, and views on Tokyo have moderated
Indo-Pacific
U.S. Navy to identify which Indo-Pacific shipyards it can use in wartime
Up to six repair availabilities requested in countries like Japan, South Korea and India
Opinion
Russia has also become a lot more important to China
Image of dependence on Beijing overlooks role of geoeconomic strategy
Defense
Japan eyes high-level talks on U.S. nuclear umbrella: defense minister
New framework would elevate discussion on American extended deterrence
Defense
Japan and France to start talks on defense cooperation deal
Kishida and Macron affirm support for rules-based order at summit
US-China tensions
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown confirms split from China operations
Hong Kong entity JSM to oversee Beijing and Shanghai offices
Ukraine war
U.S. sanctions China, Hong Kong entities for Russia links: What we know
Penalties on mostly small companies follow in-person warnings from Blinken, Yellen
Politics
Solomon Islands lawmakers pick pro-China Jeremiah Manele as PM
Former top diplomat is expected to try to stabilize ties with Australia
Politics
Anti-China sentiment in U.S. grows over past 4 years, Pew survey says
Over 40% of Americans see Beijing as an enemy; 81% hold unfavorable view