US-China tensions
Biden unveils major China tariff hikes with EV rate to hit 100%
Administration will 'closely monitor' companies that try to avoid tariffs
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong chief defends foreign offices after manager's arrest in U.K.
As spy allegations swirl, London summons Chinese envoy over 'pattern of behavior'
Defense
Japan to take on servicing of F-15 and F-16 U.S. fighter jets
Greater domestic maintenance capacity will save time and money
Hong Kong security law
China blasts U.K. arrest of Hong Kong trade office manager in spy case
Three people charged with working for Hong Kong intelligence
Energy
Chinese firms facing EU probe exit from Romanian solar project
LONGi and Shanghai Electric units alleged to have benefited from Beijing subsidies
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Technology
U.S. and China to hold first talks on AI risks in Geneva
No joint statements or agreements expected to be made in Tuesday meeting
Opinion
Pakistan's moves to further isolate Afghanistan are backfiring
Estrangement is driving the Taliban to work with Iran and India at Chabahar port
Opinion
Asia-Pacific free trade pacts have been a big success for the U.S.
Singapore agreement shows benefits in terms of strategic competition with China
Life
India unveils monument to dead from brutal World War II battle
Survivors recall Imperial Japanese Army's failed push toward Delhi
Companies
Chinese EV maker Zeekr soars 34% on NYSE debut
Company is the first major Chinese IPO in the U.S. since 2021
Ukraine war
U.S. weighs sanctions on Chinese banks over Russia military support
Washington takes aim at workarounds seen shoring up Ukraine invasion
Electric cars in China
China EVs soar in Brazil, threatening Fiat, GM and VW dominance
BYD, Chery and Great Wall look to Latin America as trade tensions with West flare
International relations
Xi's Hungary trip sets stage for China to gain ground in Eastern Europe
Slovakia expected to seek closer ties with Beijing as EU rift over China widens
Opinion
Next U.S.-China chip battle will require more than export controls
Washington could seek to ban import of common products with 'legacy' semiconductors
US-China tensions
U.S. moves to sanction China military vendor CETC's chip arm
Latest additions to trade restrictions list further limit Beijing's access to American tech
International relations
China outweighs Ukraine war as U.S. security priority: Trump-linked group
Ex-aides in America First institute lay foreign policy groundwork for possible second term
Defense
U.S. will defend Japan, Taiwan if Trump wins election: H.R. McMaster
Former security adviser thinks Trump would be 'convinced' of need for troops in region
Opinion
Kishida deserved the warm embrace Macron gave Xi
Japan PM's low-key visit to Paris yielded significant bilateral initiatives
Politics
South Korea's Yoon calls for boosting ties with Japan and the U.S.
President announces new ministry to deal with birthrate 'national emergency'
International relations
Xi sends messages on trade and NATO in Europe tour full of symbolism
China woos useful partners in Serbia and Hungary after French 'cognac diplomacy'
Technology
Microsoft to build $3.3bn AI data center on old Foxconn site
Biden touts investment in Wisconsin, a critical state in election
Finance
U.S. public funds invested in TikTok owner ByteDance: report
More than $9bn could be tied to outcome of Washington-TikTok battle
The Nikkei View
EU should make use of lessons from its 2004 enlargement
Bloc's 20th anniversary is an opportunity to show its resolve for peace and prosperity
Indo-Pacific
Philippines first, India later, as U.S. prioritizes 'Squad' allies
White House turns attention to Beijing-Manila tensions in South China Sea
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N Korea at crossroads
End of U.N. North Korea panel creates gap in sanctions monitoring
After Russian veto, U.S. and allies seek ways to keep eye on Pyongyang