International relations
Trump's G-7 expansion falls flat on reluctance to exclude China
Moscow does not want to alienate Beijing, while members cool on re-admitting Russia
Economy
Coronavirus
Tokyo issues first coronavirus alert amid infection flare-up
Capital confirms 34 new cases, many linked to bars, as schools and stores reopen
Markets
China-US clash over stock market rules casts doubt over $1tn of listings
Hong Kong in lead to attract Chinese companies if Washington tightens audit rules
Japan-South Korea rift
South Korea to resume WTO complaint over Japan's export controls
Seoul says Tokyo 'has not shown commitment' to resolving problems
Coronavirus
South Korea proves governments can quickly hand out cash
It took 2 weeks for 97% of country's households to receive emergency funds
Economy
Rural China staggers as pandemic leaves millions jobless
With stimulus money yet to arrive, unskilled workers struggle to find work
Coronavirus
Tokyoites cautiously step out as Japan reopens for business
Foot traffic around the capital's iconic train station returns to 60% of former levels
China tech
China bets on $2tn high-tech infrastructure plan to spark economy
Beijing has big hopes for 5G, AI and more, but question is who will pay for it
Datawatch
US and UK take riskier path in dilemma over reopening economy
France and Germany waited for lower virus case counts; China sees new infections
Opinion
Hong Kong is collateral damage in Trump's new trade war with China
Rest of Asia can expect to suffer too if US president pursues strategy
