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Politics
Politics
Chongqing chief works under cloud left by disgraced predecessor
Chen Min'er doubles down on fealty to Xi to secure political future
Politics
South Korea's Moon warms to better ties with businesses
The president reaches out to big companies as economic growth falters
Politics
Japan overhauls financial watchdog for fintech age
New technologies require legislation and market discipline
Politics
Turnbull's 'Australians first' policy dents immigration
Foreign arrivals blamed for urban congestion and regional unemployment
International Relations
Free trade sphere grows, leaving US in the cold
Japan-EU pact cuts duties on cars, wine and cheese in blow to American competitiveness
Politics
With Pyongyang still a threat, Tokyo eyes record defense budget
Pressure from Trump to reduce trade surplus further pushes up spending
International Relations
EU threatens Maldive leaders with sanctions
Indian Ocean archipelago comes under pressure ahead of presidential election
International Relations
Japan and EU form world's largest free-trade bloc
Signing Economic Partnership Agreement sends anti-protectionist message
