US-China tensions
China slaps sanctions on US lawmakers over Hong Kong
Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio among those targeted in Beijing retaliation
China
International relations
China sends fighter jets as US health chief visits Taiwan
Incursion marks third time since 2016 for Chinese jets to cross median line
Politics
Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai arrested under Hong Kong security law
Stock price of Next Digital briefly quadruples as supporters show backing
Economy
China's factory deflation slows in July as recovery gains strength
Consumer price index rose 2.7%, broadly in line with expectations
Pharmaceuticals
US, China and other rich nations chase COVID-19 vaccine paydays
Developing countries at the back of the queue face costly vaccine imports
International relations
Saudi Arabia pulls support for Pakistan as Kashmir tiff widens
As Riyadh takes India's side, China comes through with $1bn for Islamabad
Automobiles
VW extends China market lead with new low-cost brand Jetta
In wake of COVID, marque targets those seeking escape from public transport
Coronavirus: Free to read
Coronavirus latest: Australia's borders to stay shut as deaths rise
India suffers over 1,000 more deaths; US tops 5m infections, 25% of global total
Markets
Chinese companies rush for US IPOs ahead of new restrictions
Startups seek more than $5bn before stricter auditing rules take effect
International relations
US health chief offers Taiwan 'strong' support in landmark visit
Highest level US official to visit in 4 decades meets with President Tsai Ing-wen
