Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong tanks to 148th in press freedom as Beijing tightens grip
Sharp drop reflects shuttering of Apple Daily, Stand News and other outlets
China
Politics
China set to shift policies to rein in domestic tech giants
Beijing seeks to boost online sector amid slowing economy
Opinion
Karachi terror attack strains Pakistan's ties with China
New government needs to listen to the concerns of Balochi separatists
Interview
Travel startup KKday sees staff shortage in Asia's tourism revival
CEO expects weak yen to lure visitors to Japan as region opens up toward summer
Market Spotlight
Ukraine war, China lockdowns drag down 70% of Asia's biggest equities
Commodity stocks in India, Indonesia, Malaysia defy broader sell-off
Society
Marriage phobia: More Chinese women opt for single life
Unrelenting decline in weddings gives Xi Jinping administration headache
Economy
China risks falling behind U.S. growth rate as lockdowns take toll
Japanese companies struggle to deal with fallout from Beijing's zero-COVID policy
Economy
China to tighten export controls on dual-use technology
Military application fears drive move, but critics worry about arbitrary rulings
Trade
Pounded by sanctions, Russia sees China trade at $200bn by 2024
Amount could be reached 'earlier than planned,' says Moscow official
Companies
India says it seizes $725m of Xiaomi funds over illegal remittances
Latest move signals widening scrutiny of the Chinese smartphone maker
Terrorism
Suicide bombing stokes security concerns for Chinese in Pakistan
Blast tests Beijing's patience with separatist group behind other deadly attacks
Economy
China April factory activity contracts at steeper pace
Consumption takes big hit as COVID lockdowns paralyze Shanghai, other cities
Ukraine war
Chinese regions chase business opportunities in Russia as West exits
Authorities keen on greater trade but wary of encouraging new investments
Coronavirus
China's zero-COVID holiday: May Day week travel to slump 80%
Retail, service, tourism and real estate sectors poised to suffer losses
Opinion
China's Atlantic pearl compounds U.S. fears after Solomons setback
A naval base in Equatorial Guinea would be a calamity for Washington
Insurance
China's biggest insurer Ping An calls for breakup of HSBC
Top shareholder adds to pressure on U.K. bank struggling to balance China, Western interests
Coronavirus
China's leaders pledge support for economy, including tech companies
Chinese share prices surge in response to Poltiburo meeting outcome
Technology
Arm's China unit opposes board's move to oust CEO
Dispute complicates SoftBank-owned chip designer's path to stock listing
Coronavirus
Beijing seals off homes, shuts venues over COVID-19 outbreak
Capital's measures come amid calls to end Shanghai's monthlong lockdown
Companies
SoftBank-owned Arm ousts CEO of Chinese joint venture
U.K. chip designer pushes to take control of Arm China ahead of planned IPO