China up close
Xi poses a riddle and reignites speculation about his successors
Talk of a 'President Chen Min'er' and 'Premier Hu Chunhua' swirl in capital
China
International relations
Former US State Dept employee admits to conspiring with China
Veteran staffer received gifts and cash in exchange for internal documents
Companies
Tesla says Shanghai plant will boost efficiency after huge loss
Carmaker pins hopes on China production, expected to begin at year-end
Business trends
'Avengers' shatters China box office record despite US trade war
Disney movie surpasses $100m on opening day, proving appetite for American film still strong
Companies
Robot king Fanuc risks missing out on 5G boom
After forecasting 60% profit drop, company faces new challenges as clients ditch metal casing
Politics
Manila set to block Chinese bidders from largest shipyard
National security concerns over Subic Bay outweigh warmer bilateral ties
Companies
China rejects 'unfounded hype' after GE spying accusation
Beijing says the case should not be "over-interpreted and politicized"
Nikkei Markets
Nikkei Asia300 Index falls, dragged down by South Korean, Chinese stocks
LG Display slumps 6.4% after weak earnings
5G networks
UK seeks middle ground on US-Huawei, allowing restricted 5G access
Controversial decision comes as key minister heads to China
