Opinion
Democratic Asia must bolster defenses, no matter who wins the U.S. election
Both Biden and Trump failed to address Indo-Pacific topics in any detail at recent debate
US-China tensions
China blasts U.S. over Tibet dispute bill, vows to defend interests
Biden signed law that seeks to push Beijing to talk with Tibetan leaders
Semiconductors
U.S. chip equipment makers rely on China for 40% of sales
Applied Materials, Lam Research ship legacy products not targeted by export curbs
Opinion
America's hypocrisy is the gift that keeps on giving for China
U.S. double standards erode trust, fuel Beijing's propaganda machine
U.S. elections 2024
Biden vows to stay in presidential race at key news conference
But U.S. leader calls Zelenskyy 'Putin' and refers to his vice president as 'Trump'
Indo-Pacific
NATO, Indo-Pacific partners stand united against China's support for Russia
'Beijing cannot have the cake and eat it at the same time,' analyst says
International relations
NATO labels China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war efforts
Alliance plans dialogue with Indo-Pacific partners on defense industrial cooperation
Trade
U.S. and Mexico clamp down on Chinese steel imports
Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx
U.S. elections 2024
Let Biden focus on NATO first, Pelosi says of election talk
Democratic heavyweight calls on colleagues to 'hold off' until week is over
Indo-Pacific
NATO to launch 4 projects with Indo-Pacific partners, including AI and cyber
Global 'arsenal of democracy' will help allies adapt to shifting security landscape
Indo-Pacific
NATO to expand defense industrial cooperation to Indo-Pacific
Alliance aims to tap production capacity of South Korea, Japan and Australia
Defense
U.S. Navy visits former base in Vietnam's strategic Cam Ranh Bay
Ex-defense official has said U.S. presence in area would send firm message to China
Opinion
Japan's tacit NATO membership acts as bridge for global security
Facing threats from Russia, China, North Korea, Tokyo deepens bonds with alliance
Politics
U.S. seeks security review of land buys near more military bases
Chinese-owned property near missile base received divestment order in May
Crime
Chinese student pleads guilty to violating U.S. espionage act
Shi Fengyun is accused of violating rarely used provisions of the Espionage Act
U.S. elections 2024
'NATO week' kicks off with world's eyes on Biden
75th anniversary summit comes as more Democrats call for candidate switch
Defense
Australia to purchase U.S.-made 'killer drones'
Adoption of armed drones by Canberra has been slow, expert says
Semiconductors
Texas governor pursues Japan, Taiwan, South Korea chip investments
Armed with $1.4bn fund, Abbott embarks on economic mission to lure businesses
Immigration
U.S. deports 116 Chinese migrants in first 'large charter flight' in 5 years
Immigration under intense scrutiny in race for the White House
The Nikkei View
World left anxious after U.S. presidential debate
Neither candidate offers realistic plan for improving global stability
U.S. elections 2024
Biden's re-election bid faces growing Democrat doubts
Pressure mounting on U.S. president following shaky debate performance
Opinion
Asian officials brace for Trump 2.0 after Biden debate meltdown
Few relish prospect of more of the chaos wrought by former president's first term
US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security
Indo-Pacific
U.S. faces aircraft carrier shortage as tensions rise everywhere
With no East Coast flattops ready to deploy, Europe needs to fill gap, analysts say
Taiwan tensions
Biden, Trump and the evolving Taiwan 'strategic ambiguity' debate
As some call for 'clarity' on defense, U.S. presidential rivals' stances face scrutiny