Coronavirus
Indonesia authorizes emergency use of China's mRNA vaccine
Country also adopts homegrown jab as it looks to build local production
China
Business deals
China's Geely takes 7.6% stake in Aston Martin
Chinese company becomes 5th largest shareholder in British luxury automaker
Transportation
China will deliver first homegrown C919 jet by end-2022
Aircraft will rival single-aisle models made by Airbus and Boeing
Economy
China posts surprise growth in September manufacturing
Outlook still tepid after upbeat PMI data amid weaker exports, virus curbs
International relations
U.S., Philippines pivot to closer defense ties with eye on Taiwan
Defense chiefs Austin and Faustino discuss maritime security, intel sharing
Opinion
China can learn from the bursting of Japan's real estate bubble
Beijing cannot count on economic growth or fiscal space to tide through crisis
US-China tensions
U.S. SEC fines Deloitte's China affiliate $20m for audit violation
Regulator accuses auditor of allowing some clients to perform own reviews
China's party congress
China's party congress gives Xi chance to tighten grip on law enforcement
Allies in line to lead key commission where influence of political foes lingers
#techAsia
China's military companies seek new backers and the metaverse gets bigger
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Currencies
China's yuan bounces from 14-year low after central bank warning
Currency ends eight-day losing streak, may still face pressure amid U.S. hikes
IPO
Hong Kong's two biggest IPOs this year sink on trading debuts
Chinese EV maker Zhejiang Leapmotor dives 33.5% after $800m share sale
Indo-Pacific
U.S. doubles down on extra-large drone subs to counter China
Defense chief Austin checks progress at naval facility in California
International relations
Japan, China mark 50 years of diplomatic ties as tensions mount
Kishida and Xi send messages to Tokyo event, with parallel ceremony in Beijing
US-China tensions
China's military companies tap new investors after U.S. sanctions
Scramble for state-backed shareholders aims to offset curbs on foreign capital
Opinion
By working together, China and Japan can revive their economies
Shared values can help heal the wounds of history
China up close
Analysis: 105-year-old party elder sends blunt message to Xi
Reform and opening up is the only path for China, Song Ping says
Interview
Biden must convince Xi to drop support of Russia: Obama official
Powers must work together on pressing issues, says ex-senior diplomat Hormats
Commodities
China's appetite for lumber squeezes Europe's wood buyers
Prices of export-grade oak and beech jump; EU declines to take action for now
Opinion
SCO shows the limits of Chinese-style international organizations
Group silent even as members engage in deadly clashes during summit
Food & Beverage
Jollibee cooks up Tim Ho Wan expansion in China despite COVID hit
Philippine fast food operator aims for 100 dim sum shops on mainland in 4 years
