International relations
Argentina and Brazil seek balancing act on China ties
Bound by economic reality, many Latin American nations need Beijing's help
Defense
U.S., Japan to hold first weapons cooperation meeting in June
In Tokyo, officials will discuss boosting Patriot missile output and ship repairs
China up close
Analysis: A 1950 map foreshadows what Xi Jinping has in mind today
The Korean War and Battle of Lake Changjin hold lessons for U.S. and Chinese leaders
Interview
China's drills appear to be 'rehearsal' for Taiwan invasion: U.S. admiral
Indo-Pacific chief Paparo vows to enhance deterrence as Beijing builds up capability
Taiwan tensions
U.S. picks Asia hand as new de facto envoy to Taiwan
Raymond Greene appointment announced as Taipei and Beijing trade fresh barbs
International relations
Renewed U.S. outreach to Bangladesh signals strategic shift in region
U.S. diplomat Lu prioritizes economic partnership to counter China's influence
Business deals
Nippon Steel goes on PR counteroffensive to defend U.S. Steel deal
Market grows skeptical of acquisition as labor opposition threatens government review
Interview
Trump VP contender Ramaswamy urges 'strategic clarity' on Taiwan
Entrepreneur says red line on defending Taipei would be more effective for peace
Trade
Yellen cites China overproduction as G7 ministers meeting opens
Italy finance ministers gathering to grapple with fragmentation of global trade
Comment
Sino-Russia feud with the West enters a new dimension
Reconciliation between the blocs might now be beyond hope
Opinion
Japan cannot afford a global alliance with the U.S.
PM Kishida lacks domestic support to take on more military and financial burdens
The Big Story
Why so many middle-class Chinese migrants take risky, illegal route to U.S.
Economic malaise, debt and despair push families to trek through jungle to Mexico border
International relations
China mounts diplomatic offensive as Taiwan's Lai takes office
FM Wang Yi affirms 'One China' principle with Russia, others in bid to isolate Taipei
Trade war
China plastics probe hits EU, U.S., Japan, Taiwan: 5 things to know
Target material used in cars and more; timing on eve of Lai inauguration raises eyebrows
US-China tensions
China commerce ministry bans trading by some U.S. companies
Defense contractors blacklisted, execs barred from entering country
Comment
Japan and other allies brace for Trump but also for a divided U.S.
Ex-president's bombast may pose a lesser threat than America's disparities
Indo-Pacific
U.S. envoy to Japan visits Okinawa islands a stone's throw from Taiwan
Rahm Emanuel underscores U.S.-Japan cooperation ahead of Taipei inauguration
Supply Chain
Asia's tech and auto suppliers weigh up impact of U.S. tariff hike
Tariffs likely to reinforce supply chain shifts from China but EV makers little moved
US-China tensions
China slams 'wrongful' U.S. tariff hikes as markets await response
Commerce Ministry blasts overcapacity claims but stays mum on escalation
US-China tensions
China would have reason to monitor Wyoming ICBM base, experts say
Eviction of 'crypto mine' comes as U.S. replaces land-based strategic nuclear arsenal
International relations
U.K. spy case fuels calls for closure of Hong Kong trade offices
Campaigners warn of transnational repression as U.S. weighs ban
International relations
U.S. to send two ex-government officials to Taiwan inauguration
White House sticks to precedent, warns China not to escalate
International relations
Japan, South Korea, China seek to ease friction at trilateral summit
Leaders to juggle economic and security interests at first meeting in 4 years
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