China tech
China cracks down on online stealth marketing
Tencent, other platforms adapt to Beijing's latest tech regulation
China
International relations
China's 100-plus 'secret police stations' span from NY to Tokyo
Besides New York case, firm evidence of illegal repression remains elusive
Electric cars in China
Musk's China visit reveals dealmaking for Tesla's expansion
Tesla CEO seeks to lift output in Shanghai despite official wariness of too much competition
International relations
India, U.S. agree on 'ambitious road map' for defense industry ties
Austin meets counterpart Singh in Delhi ahead of Modi trip to Washington
Pharmaceuticals
Chinese robotic assisted surgery system challenges U.S.'s da Vinci
'Made in China' push could help national champions claw away at industry giant
Caixin
China's CSC Financial executive steps down amid inquiries
Speculation suggests Li Geping involved in probe of former senior regulator
Books
Book review: China's de-risking strategy
Xi Jinping's economic policy approach has implications for multinationals
Politics
Taiwan carries the torch of Tiananmen as Hong Kong is silenced
Hundreds in Taipei mark the bloody incident 33 years ago
Your Week in Asia
India-U.S. defense chiefs meeting, TSMC AGM, Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Fiji minister says terminating police pact with China 'possible'
New government still reviewing deal, wants to talk to Beijing about future ties
Defense
U.S. fires up Asian allies but makes no progress on China talks
As Shangri-La Dialogue ends, new tensions arise in the Taiwan Strait
Commodities
IEA to set EV mineral import benchmarks to reduce overdependence
Joint mining by member states of lithium, nickel and cobalt will be considered
Supply Chain
Taiwan shoemakers' steps away from China offer path for Foxconn
Footwear contract producers follow cheap labor to Southeast Asia, then India
Defense
Ties with Japan are not all about islands: China's defense minister
In 1st meeting with Hamada, Li Shangfu expresses hope for frank communication
Travel & Leisure
Chinese factory city finds second life as BBQ boomtown
Zibo's tasty, affordable meat skewers lure crowds via social media
US-China tensions
China-U.S. dialogue 'necessity' to avoid misunderstanding: Austin
Defense chief says 'right time to talk is now' after Beijing refuses meeting
Markets
Estee Lauder, Vale and Qualcomm among losers from slow China recovery
Sluggish investment and consumption in key market slam consumer stocks
Indo-Pacific
No U.S.-China talks risks 'devastating' outcomes: Australian PM
Albanese calls for dialogue between the two powers in Shangri-La keynote address
Defense
Chinese defense minister to meet Japanese counterpart in Singapore
Li Shangfu to hold 1st meeting with Hamada on sidelines of Shangri-La forum
Indo-Pacific
Bank of China chairman visits PNG amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
Trip follows island nation's defense pact with Washington
Automobiles
Tata's EV dominance in India faces challengers even without Tesla
Hyundai, MG seek to cut into local heavyweight's 85% market share
Hong Kong security law
Tiananmen museum to open in U.S. ahead of crackdown anniversary
Hong Kong authorities continue to snuff out commemorations
Business Spotlight
AI frenzy sweeps China as companies search for their own ChatGPT
Money is no object as investors big and small rush into chatbot technology
Climate Change
Renewable energy capacity on track to rival fossil fuels in 2024
IEA forecasts record surge in new additions amid energy security push
Companies
Philippines' top coal miner turns to Japan to cut China reliance
Semirara Mining and Power diversifies export markets