The Big Story
China's chip industry fights to survive U.S. tech crackdown
Battered by sanctions, Huawei leads the way in stealthily building a domestic semiconductor supply chain
China
US-China tensions
China to possess 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035: Pentagon report
U.S. sees Beijing developing ability to deter and defeat intervention in Taiwan
Science
China sends astronauts to 'Celestial Palace' in historic mission
First in-orbit crew rotation to take place at Chinese space station
Interview
Shutting out China not the answer: Trilateral Commission members
Asia will continue to push for globalization and integration, key players say
Coronavirus
China moves to quell fury over zero-COVID policy
Xi Jinping caught 'between a rock and a hard place' amid unrest
South China Sea
China says it drove away U.S. cruiser in South China Sea
Military claims U.S. ship 'illegally intruded' into waters near Spratly Islands
Markets
China COVID protests deepen foreign investor caution
Unknowns over pace of reopening add to market volatility
Retail
China's COVID restrictions push Japanese eyewear chain to exit
Struggling Aigan cuts losses, seeing no path to profitability
Companies
Honda suspends Wuhan plants amid China's zero-COVID lockdowns
Employees unable to go to work due to citywide shutdowns
Asia Insight
South Korea's nuclear option: Calls grow for weapon development
More lawmakers, voters see need for homegrown program as North's threat grows
China tech
Pinduoduo warns soaring profits won't continue, cites investments
Chinese e-commerce giant expects U.S. site Temu will be 'full of challenges'
Politics
Chinese police assault journalist at Shanghai protest, BBC says
U.K. calls reporter's detention 'shocking'; Beijing says he showed no press card
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong taps Beijing in high-profile national security case
City moves to overturn ruling that lets Apple Daily's Jimmy Lai hire foreign lawyer
Opinion
Xi Jinping has a tough decision to make on China's COVID protests
Ending lockdowns and cracking down would both have high costs
Travel & Leisure
Macao gaming stocks rise after new licenses decided
Malaysia's Genting loses bet on Macao gaming license
Politics
China COVID protests mark 'biggest act of resistance' in decades
Analysts see crucial test for Xi as frustration boils over into the streets
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China biodegradable tableware startup secures new funding
Newwayer sees business opportunities in expanding food delivery market
Market Spotlight
Copper's green future keeps miners bullish despite China weakness
Experts expect more resource deals amid scramble for 'future-facing' red metal
Coronavirus
Beijing sees rare big protest as people push back on COVID measures
Police urge them to go home but avoid confrontation
Indo-Pacific
Canada focuses on 'disruptive' China in new Indo-Pacific strategy
Plan aims to keep Beijing's state-owned enterprises from snapping up critical minerals
