Defense
U.K. 'cannot rule out' foreign state in military payroll hack: defense chief
China not named despite media reports that it was behind the cyberattack
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International relations
Xi's Europe tour aims to drive wedge in region's hardening China stance
Leader urges shift from U.S.-led order as he visits France, Serbia and Hungary
Indo-Pacific
Germany, France to send naval and air forces to Indo-Pacific
European vessels to participate in U.S.-led South China Sea exercise
International relations
Iran smuggles $1bn worth of fuel into Pakistan annually: report
Traders sneak petrol and diesel across border in corruption-riddled trade
Technology
BYD Americas CEO says EV maker is not TikTok or Huawei
Chinese EV giant has no plan to enter US as country becomes less an open market
US-China tensions
Trump ex-envoy 'reassures' Taiwan on U.S. support against 'belligerent' Xi
VP-elect Hsiao tells forum Taipei must 'invest in building our strength first'
Asia Insight
Uzbek farmers battle to save cotton, wheat crops from mortal enemy: salt
Growing salinization crisis bites as cotton exports to Bangladesh skid 80% in 5 years
International relations
Xi and Macron find common ground in Paris despite trade tensions
EV battery and energy cooperation agreed upon, but Europe remains wary
US-China tensions
TikTok under U.S. ownership makes sense, Jake Sullivan says
National security adviser finds 'no reason' why divestment should not happen
Indo-Pacific
China's territorial claims illegal, deceptive: U.S. Indo-Pacific chief
Adm. Samuel Paparo says Beijing's actions go further than 'gray zone'
Opinion
U.K. can protect its interests while engaging with China
Deterioration of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong a key concern
International relations
U.S. will press North Korea to resolve abductions issue: special envoy
Aging families of Japanese abductees raise 'extreme sense of urgency,' Julie Turner says
International relations
Japan, Brazil agree to promote biofuels and hybrid vehicles
Kishida and Lula hope to cooperate more on trade and decarbonization
Technology
Japan, EU universities to partner on fostering chip and AI talent
Tokyo to support graduate-school exchange programs in key fields
International relations
Xi Jinping's trip to Europe to center on trade as challenges 'pile up'
Ukraine and EVs to feature in talks with France's Macron and other leaders
Comment
Kishida tapped Reagan speech writer to press U.S. for Ukraine aid
Japanese prime minister mixed in humor to make his case to Congress
Defense
U.S., Australia, Japan, Philippines eye more maritime exercises
Four-way meeting follows recent South China Sea aggression by China
Indo-Pacific
U.S. Navy to identify which Indo-Pacific shipyards it can use in wartime
Up to six repair availabilities requested in countries like Japan, South Korea and India
Opinion
Russia has also become a lot more important to China
Image of dependence on Beijing overlooks role of geoeconomic strategy
Defense
Japan eyes high-level talks on U.S. nuclear umbrella: defense minister
New framework would elevate discussion on American extended deterrence
Defense
Japan and France to start talks on defense cooperation deal
Kishida and Macron affirm support for rules-based order at summit
US-China tensions
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown confirms split from China operations
Hong Kong entity JSM to oversee Beijing and Shanghai offices
Politics
Anti-China sentiment in U.S. grows over past 4 years, Pew survey says
Over 40% of Americans see Beijing as an enemy; 81% hold unfavorable view
China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping sends a message but no flowers to Antony Blinken
China's symbolism indicates that relations with U.S. are deteriorating further
International relations
China woos Argentina, Bolivia and Peru to advance Belt and Road
Beijing pursues broader set of partners amid tensions with U.S.