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'
Comment
China and Russia bolster disinformation arsenal with real facts
Stealth campaigns seek to manipulate public opinion in Taiwan and Ukraine
International relations
Indonesia's bid to join OECD faces opposition by Israel
Muslim-majority Asian nation had criticized Israel's attacks on Gaza
Companies
ByteDance, Shein sharply boost spending on lobbying in U.S.
Chinese firms seek to minimize effects of alarm over bilateral tensions
Opinion
EU supports building a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific
Cooperation key to improving resilience and diversifying supply chains
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
International relations
Indonesia and Sri Lanka blast EU for 'double standards' on Gaza
Indo-Pacific and ASEAN meetings with Europe underscore divided views
Indo-Pacific
U.S. politics turn against trade, leaving IPEF talks in limbo
Washington-led effort to counter China influence threatened by Washington itself
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's rejection of unification emboldened by Russia ties
Kim Jong Un touts military advances while discarding long-held diplomatic card
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
International relations
Pakistan and Iran patch up ties but militants poised to play spoilers
Experts say root causes of border strikes unresolved as proxy warfare spreads
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'
Opinion
War is becoming the new status quo
Both companies and countries need to take account of spread of conflicts
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
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Transportation
Red Sea shipping disruptions ripple through Asia-Europe supply chains
Companies need to review risks in line with new reality, experts say
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