China up close
Analysis: Why Xi and Biden chose the same day to send a message on Taiwan
The wording of a 45-year-old U.S. law gives China an opening in the Taiwan Strait
Defense
Australia boosts defense spending to 'transform' military
Defense minister says a more focused, integrated military force needed
The Nikkei View
Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability
Leaders must offer more details to give substance to vision
China tech
Sanctioned Chinese security camera maker Dahua divests from U.S.
Sale of last stateside unit to Taiwan group follows repeated blows in tech war
International relations
Iran attack on Israel stokes celebration, fears in Tehran
Missile-and-drone strike heightens worry over regional conflict
Finance
Japan to give companies more transparency on unnamed shareholders
Updated code would lower hurdles to identifying investors behind custodians
International relations
Japan reboots 'mutually beneficial' China ties in new Diplomatic Bluebook
Policy slogan makes comeback for first time in 5 years as Tokyo seeks stability
Technology
Japan takes page from EU playbook with app store antitrust bill
Legislation targeting Apple and Google pivots toward upfront regulation
International relations
China relaxes German farm product controls in drive to win friends
Under U.S. pressure to curb exports, Beijing seeks closer ties elsewhere
Comment
Japan's 2024 playbook beefs up diplomatic ties with U.S. states
Kishida sees governors as key allies to navigate political uncertainty
International relations
Xi tells Germany's Scholz to look at industry overcapacity 'objectively'
At meeting in Beijing, leaders hold talks on Ukraine as Mideast conflict also looms
International relations
Monaco 'attractiveness secretary' woos Asian investors on Macao visit
Prince Albert II's microstate bets on ties between Monte Carlo and Macao casinos
Politics
Pro-China leader faces election test in Solomon Islands
PM Manasseh Sogavare has pulled the Pacific island nation closer to Beijing
Politics
South Korea's Yoon vows to listen to the public after election loss
Conservative president says he will govern with a 'more flexible mindset'
Asia Insight
China's Gen Z turns frugal as economy doubts linger
Youth disillusionment raises alarm over 'degradation of consumption'
Society
South Korea remembers deadly Sewol ferry accident 10 years on
Families still seek change decade after hundreds perished in disaster-prone nation
Middle East crisis
China says Iran can 'handle situation,' spare Middle East turmoil
Beijing appreciates Tehran not targeting neighbors, foreign minister says
Politics
Kishida returns to scandal, election headwinds after U.S. trip high
Japan PM faces first test in upcoming lower house by-elections
Taiwan tensions
NATO could be drawn into Taiwan conflict, affiliated report finds
Chinese attack on Hawaii might trigger collective defense, researcher argues
Opinion
Japan's alliance with the U.S. has just gone global
Two nations now committed to jointly building 'free and open international order'
Energy
Japan to set fiscal 2040 energy mix goal to spur investments
Long-term targets to help companies make big spending plans
Technology
Japan readies antitrust action against Google over search ads
Regulator expected to accept voluntary improvement plan in case involving Yahoo tie-up
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong embraces Xi's 'holistic' security dogma on education day
City celebrates strict, thorough approach, despite efforts to assure investors
Opinion
U.S.-China fight over manufacturing subsidies just getting started
Yellen's attempts to persuade Beijing to change course fell on deaf ears
Technology
Japan to raise fines for app store monopolies to 20% of sales
Proposed law aims to ensure Apple and Google open their platforms to third parties