Coronavirus
Foxconn 'basically' resumes normal operations in China's Shenzhen
Move comes after COVID-19 outbreaks disrupted work at most important campuses
China
Economy
China's budget deficit to shrink to pre-pandemic 2.8% of GDP on windfall
One-time funding gains mask local revenue shortfalls and looming retirement wave
Your Week in Asia
Japan lifts COVID restrictions, Bangkok Motor Show, Tencent results
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
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Bottles to beds: Chinese startup changes plastics into linen
Company, called P.E.T., uses blockchain to track whole recycling process
The age of 'Great China'
China to become more aggressive before peaking: Michael Beckley
Emerging powers that begin to wane are prone to desperate gambles, scholar says
Opinion
It is time for China to decide whose side it is on
Costs of supporting Russia's war far outweigh any potential gains
Coronavirus
China reports first COVID deaths in more than a year
Two victims were ages 87 and 65 and from northeastern province of Jilin
Coronavirus
Asia fights another COVID-19 flare-up, led by South Korea
Omicron subvariant seen driving global rise in cases, but death rate down
Ukraine war
Biden warns Xi of consequences if China aids Russian war effort
'Ukraine crisis is not something we want to see," Chinese leader says
Opinion
China can use Russia to build a new international order
Xi's plans have entered a sharper competitive phase
Coronavirus
Shanghai grapples with China's new COVID wave in echoes of 2020
Disneyland, shopping centers and cinemas feel pinch from restrictions
Automobiles
Mercedes-Benz opens R&D center in Shanghai
German automaker intends 'to attract hundreds of new tech talents'
Ukraine war
Missiles strike Lviv as Biden pressures Xi to abandon Moscow
Russian forces made 'minimal progress' this week, UK intelligence says
DealStreetAsia
China's SJ Semiconductor reaches unicorn status after raising $300m
Chip maker to expand production capacity backed by fresh funding
N Korea at crossroads
China-North Korea border reopens, but traders still 'sit and wait'
Flow of goods remains at a trickle amid lingering COVID concerns
Caixin
China reignites mothballed coal plants in wake of power shortages
Move indicates fossil fuels still seen as key to country's energy security
Economy
China hikes fuel prices to highest in over a decade
Gasoline, diesel more expensive as Ukraine war boosts crude oil benchmark
Materials
South Korean materials makers ramp up output for EV batteries
Chemical units of Lotte, LG and POSCO spend heavily, chasing Chinese rivals
Politics
China delays property tax trials, stressing stability over reform
With economy under strain, Xi Jinping plays it safe ahead of fall Communist Party congress
International relations
Biden, Xi to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict Friday: White House
U.S. 'concerned' China is preparing to provide military support to Moscow