Opinion
TikTok CEO has questions to answer. His race is not one
Senate grilling of Singaporean executive undermines U.S. credibility
Trade
U.S., Japan and South Korea scale back trade reliance on China
Global economic rift widens as emerging countries embrace Beijing
Business deals
Nippon Steel unsurprised by U.S. Steel deal pushback
Japanese executive says politics cannot block 'mutually beneficial' deal
Indo-Pacific
Xi's playbook for China is different from what U.S. thinks, scholars say
Taiwan, tech and nuclear policies all related to domestic politics
Opinion
To affirm U.S. openness, Washington should approve U.S. Steel sale
Takeover ought to be viewed as a legal matter, not a political issue
Economy
China economy overtaking U.S. is increasingly unlikely: ex-IMF official
Cornell professor predicts global protectionism and volatility if Trump wins election
U.S. elections 2024
Trump says U.S. must impose more tariffs on China, possibly over 60%
Republican presidential candidate denies he would start new trade war with Beijing
Defense
U.S. 'confident' carrier can operate under China missile threat: admiral
Concerns grow over survivability as Beijing possesses 'carrier killer'
Companies
ByteDance, Shein sharply boost spending on lobbying in U.S.
Chinese firms seek to minimize effects of alarm over bilateral tensions
Business deals
Biden offers 'personal assurances' to union on U.S.-Nippon Steel deal
United Steelworkers says president 'has our backs' as it opposes foreign ownership
Indo-Pacific
U.S. politics turn against trade, leaving IPEF talks in limbo
Washington-led effort to counter China influence threatened by Washington itself
Business deals
Trump throws wrench into U.S.-Nippon Steel with vow to block
Former president's rejection piles pressure on Biden as both eye Pennsylvania vote
Indo-Pacific
U.S. deploys three carriers in Asia, maintaining China focus
Joint training with Japan comes amid fear over wider crisis in Middle East
Taiwan tensions
NATO chief warns 'Taiwan could be tomorrow' at Trump bastion
Stoltenberg defends value of alliance at Heritage Foundation
International relations
U.S. and China worked to lower Taiwan election risks, Sullivan says
National security adviser hints at new working group on global economic stability
The Nikkei View
U.S. should stay committed to Asia's security
Deterring Chinese aggression and engaging with Beijing are both important
Energy
Biden's LNG pause will hurt allies, ex-officials tell Congress
Former cabinet secretaries Panetta and Pompeo call decision a mistake
Commodities
Iran's oil exports reach 5-year high, with China as top buyer
Rising supply from sanctions-hit country tamps down prices amid tensions
U.S. elections 2024
Would a Trump presidency change China's calculations on Taiwan?
Republican candidate's indifference on island is among 'worst kept secrets in Washington'
Defense
U.S. and Philippines eye 2-plus-2 talks in Manila for first time
South China Sea will be high on agenda at March gathering -- if Austin's health permits
Indo-Pacific
Nikkei Film: Solomon Islands, the divisions created by pro-China policy
Even a hegemonic power cannot easily impose its will on the island nation
US-China tensions
Xi-Biden call at center of China-U.S. talks in Bangkok
Wang and Sullivan also discuss holding dialogue on AI risks in spring
Interview
China underestimates the power of U.S. Congress, ex-White House official says
'Activism' in legislative branch emerges as key force in the relationship, Evan Medeiros notes
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: The Washington watchers
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Defense
U.S. military eyes Japan's participation in autonomous aircraft program
Air Force secretary says it's 'quite clear' China trying to counter American power