International relations
China learns nursing care from Japan as it, too, grows older
Beijing hopes to gain public support by improving the lives of the elderly
Economy
Trade war
China to waive tariffs for some US soybeans and pork
As Beijing and Washington point toward interim trade deal, de-escalation is key
International relations
World Bank adopts $1bn-plus China lending plan over US objections
Mnuchin wants to 'graduate' country from program for low- and middle-income nations
Economy
Sri Lanka awaits winter tourists to revive terror-hit sector
Some flights resume, bringing hope of earlier-than-expected recovery
Opinion
How China can set the record straight about its GDP figures
Admitting to bigger quarterly ups and downs could highlight need for policy action
Economy
Japan's household spending posts fastest decline in 3 1/2 years
Drop follows sales tax increase and powerful typhoon
Economy
Japan stimulus package swells to $120bn in Abenomics reboot
Tokyo bolsters infrastructure while bracing for Olympic hangover
Opinion
US controls on high-tech exports to China will backfire
Innovation happens globally and one country hindering it helps no one
Technology
Google to collect Malaysia's new 6% digital tax
Netflix, Spotify and other global platforms also face duty from January
International relations
Asian neighbors lose confidence in Xi Jinping's policies: Survey
Pew poll shows many countries are wary of investment by Beijing
