Asia Insight
Taiwan submarine dream surfaces as China tensions rise
Taipei to unveil island-made sub despite years of Beijing pressure on suppliers
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International relations
China's Wang Yi meets with Russia's Lavrov, eyeing Putin visit
Asian power's foreign minister is in Moscow to pave way for summit with Xi Jinping
Retail
TikTok moves onto Amazon's turf with online shopping push
Vendors tap into short-video platform's viral potential to boost sales
Economy
China real estate will pull out of slump in 2024-25: economist
Economy needs 3 years, more fiscal spending to recover, think tank researcher says
Trade
China seafood imports from Japan dive 68% over Fukushima water
Trade in August was only $20m, with Beijing slapping total ban by end of month
Caixin
China's midtier cities vie for EV battery supremacy
Manufacturing hubs like Yibin bend over backward to court CATL, others
Trade
Malaysia to double palm oil exports to China, dodge EU restrictions
The two Asian nations sign infrastructure investment deals worth $4.2bn
Taiwan tensions
China sends fighter jets in show of force off Taiwan
Aircraft and warships near the island could be connected to turmoil in China
Markets
Evergrande shares lose 25% after wealth management staff detained
New investigation could add to the Chinese property company's woes
Trade
China vows to boost Southeast Asia imports as growth slows
ASEAN countries seek to boost trade ties as Sino-U.S. tensions rise
Commodities
Australia miners BHP, Fortescue race to curb iron ore dependence
As Chinese demand shrinks, attention shifts to hydrogen and copper
Market Spotlight
China's top developers lost close to $3bn due to weakened yuan
U.S.-dollar indebted Evergrande, Sunac and Country Garden head the list
International relations
G77+China: Latin America's leftists pursue solidarity with Beijing
Cuba summit lets emerging countries bond in America's backyard over economics
International relations
Sullivan, Wang hold 'candid, constructive' U.S.-China talks
Continued communication between powers could bring Biden-Xi meeting
Your Week in Asia
ASEAN military drills, Huawei Connect 2023, Asian Games
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Afghanistan turmoil
Afghanistan's $6.5bn mine deals with China, others dig up questions
Taliban face feasibility and security doubts as regime aims to shore up economy
Food & Beverage
China's brewers ride premium trend, topped by $190 Tsingtao bottle
Upmarket offerings thrive, while youth unemployment cuts into cheaper beers
China debt crunch
Evergrande's life insurance arm taken over by new state-owned vehicle
Former poster child for China's inland development shifting to coastal city
Politics
New Zealand's ruling Labour Party sinks in polls ahead of election
Soaring prices leave voters struggling to pay rent and avoiding doctor visits
Automobiles
International auto shows skew domestic with focus on EV sector
Detroit expo showcases U.S. carmakers as Chinese rivals gain ground
International relations
Cuba seeks to deepen ties with Beijing at G77+China summit
Havana hosts meeting to tackle Global South issues as U.S. sanctions remain
International relations
Cambodian PM Hun Manet pledges stronger China ties in Beijing visit
New leader voices support for 'One China' principle in meeting with Xi Jinping
Taiwan tensions
China sanctions Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin for Taiwan arms sales
Ban imposed as Beijing ramps up military activity around island
Energy
Turkey close to deal with China on nuclear power plant
Energy minister says finalization likely in 'a few months' after years of talks
China debt crunch
Chinese developer Sino-Ocean halts repayments of offshore debt
State-backed company also suspends trade in U.S. dollar securities in Hong Kong