Semiconductors
U.S.-led effort to wall off semiconductor tech draws in Japan
Chipmaking tool suppliers seek clarity on new controls while China condemns move
Politics
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Belarus ready to host strategic nuclear weapons, too, Lukashenko says
Japan bans steel, aircraft exports to Russia in latest sanctions
Defense
Japan and China set up hotline to prevent maritime, air clashes
Spring start eyed for new link between defense authorities
Semiconductors
China to examine U.S. chipmaker Micron's products for cybersecurity risks
Beijing gives few details about move targeting memory chip supplier
Automobiles
Great Wall Motor's Russia revenue jumps 73% as rivals recede
China's largest SUV maker has 'no plans' to acquire abandoned Western auto assets
Automobiles
U.S. EV tax break leaves out imports in blow to Japanese, European autos
$7,500 credit limited to North American-made cars despite objections from other countries
Politics
Japan proposal bolsters child allowances to boost falling birthrate
But Tokyo unclear on any tax hikes to fund expanded payments
International relations
Japanese and Chinese foreign ministers to hold talks in Beijing
Hayashi, Qin likely to discuss detained Japanese businessman and regional issues
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar meets Xi, likely to seek China help for rail link
Despite pro-Western image, PM wants close Beijing ties to boost economy
Politics
Rahul Gandhi conviction offers glue for fractured India opposition
Multiple parties allege abuse of power; Modi slams drive to 'save the corrupt'
Society
Japan imperial family's PR team revamp taps private sector
New website, social media strategy part of plan to raise profile among youth
Opinion
Ukraine shows how China will not get far posing as a peacemaker
Success brokering Saudi-Iran detente is not carrying over to Russia's war
Ukraine war
Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership in NATO
Move lifts last hurdle for Nordic country's accession into Western military alliance
Ukraine war
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on espionage charges
Arrest is first since Cold War for a U.S. news correspondent in Russia
Semiconductors
Japan to restrict chipmaking equipment exports, with eye on China
Tokyo aligns with U.S., listing 23 types in categories including etching
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Politics
Trump hit with criminal charges in New York, a first for a U.S. ex-president
Charges stemming from hush money payment could reshape 2024 race
Opinion
Partnership with Israel can boost Japan's security
Tokyo can leverage relationships to catalyze regional cooperation
Business Spotlight
China Inc. keen on setting up shop in the U.S. despite tensions
Incentives, risky supply chains and harsh Beijing policies nudge companies stateside
International relations
U.S. and Taiwan are 'closer than ever,' Tsai says in New York visit
Taipei reports no unusual military actions by China
