US-China tensions
U.S. law firm Mayer Brown prepares split from Chinese operations
More such moves expected as China business deals slow amid geopolitical tensions
International relations
South Korea and Cuba to open diplomatic missions, decades after cutting ties
Revival of relations delivers blow to Pyongyang's diplomacy
Opinion
U.S. 'nonlethal' aid for Myanmar's ethnic armies likely to backfire
Increased violence would be costly for all parties
Defense
China spy suspects in U.K. and Germany seen as 'tip of iceberg'
Allegations highlight Europe's tricky balance with Xi Jinping expected to visit soon
Comment
How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
Risk of multifront conflict grows as 'axis of war' nations deepen military ties
Middle East crisis
Chinese cargo ships poised to gain from Red Sea tensions
Houthis believed to grant safe passage to nations friendly with Iran
Interview
IMF's Gita Gopinath: Global trade realignment 'going to last a long time'
'It's going to make it harder for us to achieve our common goals'
US-China tensions
Blinken spars with China on Russia support, industrial overcapacity
Secretary of state meets President Xi after over 5 hours with top diplomat Wang Yi
Defense
Japan, U.K. and Italy aim for next-gen fighter prototype in 2026
Japanese parliament begins deliberations on treaty to establish management body
Opinion
Support for Ukraine's freedom strengthens Asia's security
China, North Korea and Iran have been emboldened by Russia's invasion
Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
Indo-Pacific
Japan struggles to nail down date for Biden-Kishida follow-up
Meeting of 2+2 ministers likely pushed back to summer due to Blinken's busy calendar
US-China tensions
Blinken's Shanghai visit sets friendly tone amid U.S.-China strains
Secretary of state watches basketball, strolls Bund, hails people-to-people ties
International relations
Pakistan and Iran agree to boost trade, but Washington casts long shadow
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
Japan-South Korea ties
U.S. official says Kishida and Yoon deserve Nobel Peace Prize
Kurt Campbell seeks to 'elevate and celebrate' Japan-South Korea rapprochement
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran
Pyongyang officials visit Moscow-friendly nations in diplomatic blitz
Technology
TikTok sell-or-ban law gets Biden's approval, starting 9-month countdown
Chinese-owned video platform vows to prevail in a court challenge
International relations
Japan and Brazil to sign decarbonization deal at May summit
Countries eye cooperation on biofuel technology and Amazon protection
US-China tensions
Blinken lands in China on tough mission to curb support for Russia's war
U.S. may have few carrots to entice Beijing amid tensions over industrial glut
International relations
Former Japanese PM Taro Aso meets Trump in New York
LDP vice president is latest foreign dignitary to court the likely Republican nominee
Politics
U.S. Senate passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, sends it to Biden
Legislation is part of a $95 billion package including aid for Ukraine and Israel
Interview
China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says
John Aquilino warns Beijing is building up military despite economic challenges
International relations
North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip
Two sides have long been suspected of cooperating on ballistic missile programs
Semiconductors
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub
State economic development chief offers suppliers tax breaks and cheap clean energy
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Business trends
U.S.-China relations 'stable but fragile,' AmCham chief says
American businesses want action, not promises, from Chinese regulators