Opinion
Trump's China tariff plan would be the death of the WTO
Republican presidential candidate would turn 'MFN' principle on its head
International relations
South Korea's Yoon, Biden call for defending elections against fake news
First democracy summit held in Asia tackles disinformation, AI threats
Defense
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command seeks extra $11bn with eye on Guam defense
Shield against Chinese missiles for Pacific territory among top priorities in request
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong's new security law raises international concerns
Japan, West voice worries about waning freedoms, but Beijing celebrates
The Nikkei View
Politics should not thwart Nippon Steel's plan to buy U.S. Steel
Protectionism and economic nationalism will ultimately harm American interests
Semiconductors
U.S.-China doomsday scenario 'not likely to happen': Nvidia's Jensen Huang
American chip giant's partnership with TSMC is 'one of the closest,' says CEO
Companies
Boeing, Meta join U.S. business delegation to Vietnam
Companies weigh investment opportunities amid 'friendshoring' push
Business deals
Nippon Steel to move U.S. base to Pittsburgh after U.S. Steel deal
Japanese steelmaker seeks closer ties with community to smooth purchase
International relations
China and North Korea applaud Putin's election victory
India offers congratulations while West slams results, Japan urges end to aggression
International relations
U.S., Japan, Philippines' leaders to meet for April summit
High-level talks at White House come as South China Sea tensions flare
Defense
U.S. speeds up underwater testing of sub-launched hypersonics
Missiles seen as key to penetrating China's air defenses in potential battle
International relations
Nepal political shakeup thrusts Kathmandu into India-China rivalry
PM Prachanda's new Beijing-friendly coalition tips scales away from Delhi
Technology
TikTok creators lament crackdown as U.S. debates possible ban
SXSW attendees worry advertisers and sponsors will flee platform
Interview
Hong Kong activist Joey Siu describes 'transnational repression' by China
U.S.-based democracy advocate faces threats, doxxing and accusations of spying
Business deals
Major U.S. Steel shareholder Pentwater supports Nippon Steel deal
Capital management firm opposes possible offer by Cleveland Cliffs amid Biden's caution
U.S. elections 2024
Biden says U.S. Steel should remain American-owned
President prioritizes defending swing state despite upcoming Kishida visit
Finance
Mnuchin says he is putting together group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury secretary wants app in U.S. hands as House pushes for sale
Ukraine war
Ending Russian crimes in Ukraine requires military aid, lawyer says
Global Rights Compliance's Wayne Jordash urges U.S. Congress for more assistance
Technology
TikTok sell or ban bill passes U.S. House despite Trump opposition
Beijing said a forced divesture from ByteDance will "come back to bite" U.S.
Trade
China seafood targeted by U.S. lawmakers over North Korean labor
Congress members warn sales could fund Pyongyang's nuclear program
Defense
U.S. policy on China unlikely to change much after election: former PACOM chief
Retired Adm. Harry Harris says North Korea response needs 'hard military power'
Business deals
On U.S. Steel's home turf, Nippon Steel deal draws backlash and hope
Some rue decline of American industry, while others see chance for renewal
Technology
China's lidar technology faces intensified scrutiny in U.S.
Washington lobbyists terminate contracts with top maker Hesai
Technology
Indian backlash over Google AI 'bias' clouds tech's future
U.S. company's Gemini tool sparks uproar after calling Modi policies 'fascist'
Defense
U.S. cuts key submarine order for 2025 amid shipbuilding jam
Pentagon's 0.9% budget growth pales in comparison to China's 7.2%