The Nikkei View
Global election results show importance of functioning democracy
Growing populism, confusion could benefit authoritarian regimes
International relations
Turkey lauds improvement in relations with China after long stagnation
President Erdogan reveals possible visit in 2025 by counterpart Xi
Pharmaceuticals
American clinical trials in China questioned by U.S. lawmakers
House members cite risks of intellectual property theft and forced use of Uyghurs
U.S. elections 2024
U.S. Democrats' foreign policy platform pivots back to Europe
Harris administration will likely seek to 'manage' China with trans-Atlantic partners
Electric vehicles
EU slashes planned tariff on Tesla's China-made EVs to 9%
New reduced rate is set lower than the 20.8% it had indicated in July
U.S. elections 2024
Trump and 'America First' left world in tatters, Biden says
At Democratic convention, president says choosing Harris as VP was his best decision
Opinion
West must stop trying to pull India into the liberal democracy camp
U.S. and allies would be better served trying to prevent New Delhi siding with China
Defense
German Navy 'cannot just pay lip service' to aiding global order: admiral
Ships and planes cross into Pacific to join Japan and U.S. in joint exercises
North Korea tensions
South and North Korea brace for Harris or Trump as next U.S. leader
Yoon and Kim deepen their own alliances while keeping door open to dialogue
Economy
U.S., China agree to work more closely in times of financial stress
The fifth Financial Working Group meeting concluded as trade tensions rise
Ukraine war
India PM Modi to visit Ukraine for first time since start of Russia conflict
Trip to war-torn nation follows July meeting with Putin in Moscow
Middle East crisis
Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew push for Gaza cease-fire
U.S. secretary of state to meet with Netanyahu in 10th trip to region since war began
Comment
What does North Korea have in store for the next U.S. president?
Pyongyang couches hopes for better ties in hard-line rhetoric
International relations
South Korea, Japan, U.S. leaders renew ties on regional challenges
Yoon's office issues joint statement a year after trilateral summit at Camp David
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris courts votes of high-income Indian Americans
Indian American population grew 55% over decade into influential group
U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, lower taxes in economy speech
Democratic presidential nominee proposes ban on 'price gouging' by grocers
Myanmar Crisis
U.S. meets Myanmar opposition, pledges expanded support
Virtual talks come after China urges ASEAN countries to help with peace process
Trade war
U.S. lawmakers push for clampdown on tariff-dodging Chinese imports
Proposals include tightening 'de minimis' import rules, stronger enforcement
Middle East crisis
Gaza cease-fire talks paused with plans to resume next week
U.S. warns much work still needs to be done as Blinken prepares to meet Netanyahu
US-China tensions
Chinese chip equipment maker AMEC sues U.S. over military blacklist
Move follows lidar maker Hesai's legal challenge against Department of Defense
Equities
U.S. Nasdaq steps up scrutiny of Chinese company listings
Heightened screening comes amid concerns over market volatility
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
U.S. elections 2024
Indian town celebrates 'daughter' Kamala Harris with billboard, prayers
U.S. vice-president's run for top job in Washington has India media buzzing
U.S. elections 2024
Trump's China comments to Musk hint at pragmatic approach: analysts
Former president signals different calculations over use of force from Biden
Semiconductors
U.S. chip, EV industries struggle to take off despite huge subsidies
2 years after CHIPS Act and IRA, investments lag and supply chains remain China-reliant