Business Trends
Japan banks snatch global lending crown in post-Lehman world
Rise of cross-border deals fills gap left by retreat of US and European lenders
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East Asia
Trade War
Chinese producers expected to beat US tariffs by rerouting goods
Experts say practice is already widespread in some industries
Trade War
US to spare Apple watch, many gadgets from new China tariffs
Some products including routers remain on the list
Opinion
Abe's woeful record of policy drift
Japan can ill afford another three years of inaction on its huge challenges
International Relations
US, Europe and Japan push for stronger WTO enforcement
Joint reform campaign focuses on subsidy violations
Trade War
Beijing threatens to reject US trade talks over fresh tariffs
White House adviser says Washington wants serious talks with Beijing
International Relations
Japanese submarine conducts drill in South China Sea
Chinese reaction relatively muted with Abe planning October visit
N Korea at crossroads
US and Russia clash over North Korea sanctions evasion
Washington accuses Moscow of 'systematic' attempt to cover up violations
Markets
Chinese stocks breach post-devaluation low on tariff fears
Growing bearish mood hits sectors from airfreight to retail
