International relations
Xi seeks to defuse China-EU tensions over trade imbalance
First in-person summit in years comes as Italy heads for Belt and Road exit
Trade
New CPTPP chair Canada should seek to engage Taiwan: ex-officials
Working group invitation floated, but Beijing sure to oppose
Belt and Road
Italy's Belt and Road exit shines light on ties ahead of EU-China summit
PM Meloni makes move after calculating that membership failed to yield benefits
Politics
Japan adds Chinese nuclear weapons lab and others to WMD concern list
China Academy of Engineering Physics included on list to prevent military use of exports
The Nikkei View
International actors must work to revive Gaza truce
End of fighting and release of hostages are needed before peace talks can begin
The Big Story
Taiwan's defining moment: Election to determine future of relations with China
Against backdrop of Ukraine and Hong Kong, voters must choose confrontation or compromise with Beijing
Opinion
Iran has gotten all the war it wants in Gaza already
Israel-Hamas conflict advances Tehran's goals as long as fighting does not widen
Indo-Pacific
Canada trade agency to open offices in Tokyo, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City
Ottawa accelerates Indo-Pacific push after entering Jakarta and Seoul
US-China tensions
In EV tax rules, U.S. prefers China decoupling over decarbonization
Washington looks to further block China from supply chain, alarming EV makers
COP28
What COP28 vow to triple renewable energy means for Asia
Pledge is 'wake-up call' for Japan, South Korea and other Asian nations
COP28
Asian leaders at COP28: 3 takeaways from global climate talks
Nepal PM warns: 'We are waging war with ourselves and the future generation'
Fisheries
Crab meat prices drop in Japan as Russian imports flood market
Seafood being diverted to Asian markets after U.S. imposes ban
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to deploy new ground-based missiles to Indo-Pacific in 2024
Intermediate-range fires, previously banned by INF, to counter China buildup
COP28
COP28 vow to triple renewable energy by 2030 supported by 118 nations
Goal comes as world falls behind plans to cut global warming emissions
Ukraine war
Ukraine entrepreneurs bring new businesses in war-hit economy
From restaurant to 'dry shower,' new launches exceed closures despite Russia's invasion
Datawatch
U.S. and China butt heads over investment in Southeast Asia
Region attracted a record $222bn in foreign direct investment in 2022
Middle East crisis
Kashmir's anger over Gaza simmers as India keeps lid on protests
Ruling party spokesman denies ban, but stresses need for 'law and order'
Defense
AUKUS to step up testing of maritime drones amid China buildup
U.S., U.K. and Australian defense chiefs vow to advance open Indo-Pacific
Opinion
Marcos' courting of U.S. support is unsettling his ASEAN neighbors
Bloc members worry that strong stance against China could lead to conflict
COP28
Where Asia stands in climate fight, as COP28 conference opens
Nations move to break coal addiction in transition to green energy
Interview
In Taiwan crisis, Japan to play role like Poland to Ukraine: ex-general
Former SDF top brass says country should prepare to take in 100,000-plus refugees
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy says no Ukraine peace talks until full Russian withdrawal
President worries Israel-Hamas war will sap aid to his beleaguered country
COP28
COP28 starts in Dubai: 4 things to know
Countries gather for climate talks at the end of the hottest year