Politics

U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson displays America’s military might in Southeast Asia amid a spat between China and the Philippines in the region's disputed waters. (Photo by Dylan Loh)
Defense

U.S. aircraft carrier calls at Singapore as China, Philippines spar

Nuclear-powered USS Carl Vinson projects might amid South China Sea dispute

19 December 2023
Hyundai Motor is making "final arrangements" to sell its Russian unit after suspending factory operations in March 2022.
Automobiles

Hyundai Motor to sell Russian unit to local dealer

South Korean automaker's factory operations suspended amid war in Ukraine

19 December 2023
Houthi rebels storm the vessel operated by NYK Line in this photo from Nov. 20. (Houthi Media Center via Getty/Kyodo)
Markets

Red Sea ship attacks: NYK Line shares rise on freight rate outlook

Japanese shipping group poised to benefit from demand for car carriers

19 December 2023
The U.S. Air Force has been deploying the F-35 and other fighter jets in Okinawa as part of a rotational force. 
Defense

U.S. weighs returning smaller permanent fighter force to Okinawa

American lawmaker questions rational for downsizing as China threat grows

18 December 2023
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach says the U.S. Air Force is stepping up construction at the Tinian North airfield, on the Pacific island of Tinian. (U.S. Air Force)
Interview

U.S. to reclaim WWII airfield in Pacific, clearing jungle by summer

Air force general hopes for more trilateral exercises with Japan, South Korea

17 December 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit on Nov. 15.
Taiwan elections

Xi's unification ambitions loom in Taiwan presidential vote

Island finds itself caught between Chinese and American interests

15 December 2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is laying out an agenda for next year intend to prevent misunderstandings with China.
US-China tensions

U.S. will focus on preventing escalation with China in 2024: Yellen

Treasury secretary plans 2nd trip to China to bolster communication

15 December 2023
Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng (right) shakes hands with Connie Mae Sweeris, one of the nine table tennis players who visited China in 1971. (Photo by Ken Moriyasu) 
US-China tensions

Chinese envoy to U.S. revives ping-pong diplomacy after 52 years

Ambassador Xie Feng says 'no reason competitors can't be friends'

14 December 2023
Moussa Abu Marzouk speaks with Nikkei in the Qatari capital of Doha on Dec. 11. (Photo by Takeshi Kumon)
Middle East crisis

Hamas ready to negotiate release of more hostages, official says

Moussa Abu Marzouk denies targeting of Israeli civilians in Oct. 7 attack

14 December 2023
Negotiators at the United Nations climate talks in Dubai agreed to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.
COP28

Fossil fuel 'transition' in the spotlight: 4 takeaways from COP28

U.N. climate talks outline global climate change agenda until end of the decade

14 December 2023
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on June 23.
Indo-Pacific

Biden won't visit India next month for parade and Quad: U.S. official

Proximity to State of the Union and primaries restrict foreign travel

14 December 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at an IPEF event in California in November: Forging an expanded coalition will require the U.S. to change its leadership style.
Opinion

U.S. and allies must expand their circle of friends

Challenge of supporting global order has to be shared more widely

13 December 2023
Advertisements in Saint Petersburg promote military service contracts in the Russian Armed Forces.
Ukraine war

Nepal mourns mercenaries who died for Russia, faces tough questions

Trafficking of soldiers highlights Himalayan nation's high youth unemployment

13 December 2023
President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference in November following a deal between Hamas and Israel to swap hostages and prisoners.
Politics

Biden changes tone on Israel amid declining poll numbers

President's handling of war in Gaza risks alienating young voters

13 December 2023
Vietnamese Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong, right, welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Hanoi on Dec. 12. (Photo by Bui Lam Khanh)
12 December 2023
A nuclear missile carrier in China's 2019 National Day parade in Beijing: The PLA is opaque about how it tests and evaluates AI applications.
Opinion

U.S. and China must seize opening to discuss military AI risks

Even nonbinding agreement could help to build trust and limit harms

12 December 2023
A rare earths mine in Jiangxi province: As China limits the export of critical minerals, the Quad is putting increasing focus on securing supplies.
Opinion

Quad should lead region forward in securing mineral supply chains

U.S. and partners can pool efforts to de-risk and diversify sourcing of key inputs

11 December 2023
An unarmed U.S. Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in August 2017.
US-China tensions

U.S. considers missile launch notification framework with China

Washington hopes to hold bilateral nuclear talks with Beijing in early 2024

11 December 2023
Renault's Chinese-made Dacia Spring EV is a big seller in France.
Automobiles

France moves to curb subsidies for Asian-made EVs

Qualifying vehicles to be announced Dec. 15 as Chinese imports raise EU alarm

10 December 2023
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere speaks during an interview on Dec. 7 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) 
Interview

Norway's PM seeks deeper clean energy cooperation with Japan

Ties upgraded as Jonas Gahr Stoere visits Tokyo amid China, Russia tensions

9 December 2023
A Virginia-class attack submarine is seen in the waters off Washington state. The NDAA authorizes the sale of three such submarines to Australia. (U.S. Navy)
Indo-Pacific

U.S. defense bill strengthens military ties with AUKUS, Japan

Congress authorizes 3 nuclear-powered subs for Australia

9 December 2023
Kurt Campbell testifies during a confirmation hearing for deputy secretary of state at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington on Dec. 7. 
Indo-Pacific

China won't win trust of Japan and South Korea: Kurt Campbell

Deputy secretary of state nominee says U.S. must stay focused on Indo-Pacific

8 December 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the ASEAN-Japan Summit in Jakarta: Tokyo demonstrates persistent diplomacy with countries caught in the U.S.-China competition. (Pool via Reuters)
Opinion

Japan's close ties with Southeast Asia hold lessons for U.S.

Tokyo has patiently built goodwill with quiet, generous approach

8 December 2023
Belchatow Power Station, Europe's largest coal-fired power plant. Language calling for a rapid phaseout of unabated coal power will be discussed at the Dec. 8 ministerial meeting.
COP28

Fossil fuel phaseout up for debate at COP28 ministerial talks

Draft agreement presents 3 options, from 'orderly and just' transition to cut from text

8 December 2023
Shipping containers are stacked at a commercial port in Vladivostok, Russia.
Trade

China-Russia trade tops $200bn a year ahead of schedule

Bilateral trade soars after Ukraine war draws Western sanctions

8 December 2023