Opinion
Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine
Given growing threat from China, defense systems needed urgently at home
Defense
Japan, U.K. and Italy aim for next-gen fighter prototype in 2026
Japanese parliament begins deliberations on treaty to establish management body
Opinion
Support for Ukraine's freedom strengthens Asia's security
China, North Korea and Iran have been emboldened by Russia's invasion
Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
Indo-Pacific
Japan struggles to nail down date for Biden-Kishida follow-up
Meeting of 2+2 ministers likely pushed back to summer due to Blinken's busy calendar
US-China tensions
Blinken's Shanghai visit sets friendly tone amid U.S.-China strains
Secretary of state watches basketball, strolls Bund, hails people-to-people ties
Opinion
Taiwan's Lai should not overlook 'new south' neighbors
Tsai Ing-wen's signature policy has built considerable goodwill
Politics
Taiwan president-elect picks team of security, diplomatic heavyweights
Lai prioritizes cabinet stability amid China pressure, U.S. election uncertainty
Japan-South Korea ties
U.S. official says Kishida and Yoon deserve Nobel Peace Prize
Kurt Campbell seeks to 'elevate and celebrate' Japan-South Korea rapprochement
Economy
South Korea GDP grows 1.3% in first quarter, beating estimates
Asia's fourth-largest economy picks up pace on construction and spending increases
Defense
Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
Ministry says changes in global environment require tougher measures
Opinion
Kishida may pay a price, but has handled LDP scandal shrewdly
Moves by Japanese prime minister could have lasting impact on country's politics
China up close
Analysis: The ulterior motive behind Xi Jinping's latest military reforms
Reorganization of Strategic Support Force shows Xi preparing for a fourth term
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran
Pyongyang officials visit Moscow-friendly nations in diplomatic blitz
International relations
Japan and Brazil to sign decarbonization deal at May summit
Countries eye cooperation on biofuel technology and Amazon protection
US-China tensions
Blinken lands in China on tough mission to curb support for Russia's war
U.S. may have few carrots to entice Beijing amid tensions over industrial glut
International relations
Former Japanese PM Taro Aso meets Trump in New York
LDP vice president is latest foreign dignitary to court the likely Republican nominee
Defense
North Korean hackers target South's defense sector, police say
Investigators cite 'more elaborate, more varied methods' to steal technology
Interview
China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says
John Aquilino warns Beijing is building up military despite economic challenges
International relations
North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip
Two sides have long been suspected of cooperating on ballistic missile programs
Politics
Solomon Islands election yields no majority for pro-China party
Horse-trading looms for naming the next prime minister
Semiconductors
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub
State economic development chief offers suppliers tax breaks and cheap clean energy
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Business trends
U.S.-China relations 'stable but fragile,' AmCham chief says
American businesses want action, not promises, from Chinese regulators
Opinion
Security for Chinese workers in Pakistan will always be elusive
Closeness between neighbors remains somewhat superficial
Defense
South Korea and U.S. hold largest combined air force drills
Exercises to bolster integration come as North Korea tests 'superlarge warhead'