Opinion
FTX crash shows need to embed regulation into crypto systems
RegDeFi brings together advantages of centralized and decentralized structures
U.S.
Economy
China's GDP unlikely to surpass U.S. in next few decades: JCER
Effects of zero-COVID policy prompt think tank to drop earlier forecast
Opinion
Delays on WTO deal for COVID treatments are costing lives in Asia
Export of generic versions best way to limit hospitalizations, economic losses
International relations
U.S. seeks stronger ties with Africa in 3-day summit amid China clout
49 countries invited for talks on trade, investment, climate and space
US-China tensions
U.S. lawmakers unveil bipartisan bid to ban TikTok
Legislation blocks transactions with social media firms in or under sway of China, Russia
Companies
Japan's Mitsui eyes building $550m U.S. bioplastics plant
Bio-PET factory, one of world's largest, would cut carbon emissions tied to drink bottles
Opinion
Ignoring North Korea is not an option for the West
Containing nuclear risk will require broader range of policy tools
Politics
Japan ruling parties call China 'challenge' in defense strategy
Upgraded documents seek 'counterstrike capability' in shift in postwar approach
US-China tensions
Blinken readies for first China trip in new year
Senior U.S. officials lay groundwork for milestone visit by secretary of state
Interview
NASA chief says U.S. will beat China in race to the moon
Bill Nelson decries Beijing's lack of transparency, praises Japan as a partner
Trade war
WTO rules against U.S. on Trump metal tariffs, favoring China
Biden administration strongly rejects 'flawed' conclusions of panel
US-China tensions
Senior U.S. Republican urges strictest standards on China chip curbs
McCaul, likely to head House Foreign Affairs, warns against Chinese 'aggression'
Companies
Top Chinese company valuations tumble amid crackdown: Hurun report
Drops led by tech and property sectors; Tencent, Alibaba out of global top 10
Trade
U.S.-bound container traffic from China plunges as ASEAN share rises
Washington-Beijing rivalry and shifting consumption change trading patterns
Automobiles
Hyundai and SK to build U.S. EV battery plant in Georgia
Facility is first fruit of a North American partnership announced in November
International relations
Japan weighs labeling China a 'challenge' in new security strategy
Tokyo explores tougher language to align with U.S., NATO policy documents
Myanmar Crisis
U.S. to downgrade Myanmar ties, decides not to send ambassador
Envoy will have no successor as Washington avoids recognizing military regime
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Ukraine from Nov. 15 to Dec. 8: EU Commission proposes 9th package of sanctions against Russia
Putin says risk of nuclear war rising but he hasn't 'gone mad'; Zelenskyy named Time magazine's Person of the Year
International relations
U.S. to expand Australia military footprint with eye on Taiwan
Canberra will propose more trilateral exercises at 2-plus-2 meeting with Japan
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