Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine latest: Zelenskyy proposes formal deal on compensation from Russia
Moscow claims to have taken full control of Mariupol; Russia considers allowing over-40s to join military
Politics
Caixin
China's tax revenue sinks amid rollout of VAT refund policy
Local governments hit as Beijing tries to help businesses cope with slow growth
Interview
Kishida lauds Indo-Pacific framework as sign of U.S. commitment
Japanese PM discusses chip partnership, 'new capitalism' and defense spending
Ukraine war: Free to read
Ukraine from April 28 to May 21: Russia to consider allowing over-40s to join military
Russia's Gazprom will halt flows of natural gas to Finland on Saturday
International relations
Japan protests over suspected Chinese drilling in East China Sea
Tokyo says Beijing is building structure for potential gas field development
US-China tensions
Chinese scientists in U.S. haunted by targeted prosecutions
Even after 'China Initiative' ended, professors struggle to get their lives back
Politics
Taiwan sets 12-year prison term for stealing tech secrets
Taipei bolsters protection of critical semiconductor industry
Supply Chain
Biden visits Samsung's chip plant to highlight economic security
President calls for supply-chain coordination among value-sharing partners
Interview
Kishida says rapid yen movements are 'undesirable'
Japan prime minister calls for long-term steps to mitigate currency's weakness
Indo-Pacific
Ahead of Biden visit, San Diego-based carrier to dock in Japan
USS Abraham Lincoln to make port call at Yokosuka with crew of 4,800
Indo-Pacific
Biden shifts focus back to Indo-Pacific with first trip to region
U.S. president visits South Korea before moving to Japan for Quad summit
Opinion
China's tech prowess will limit damage of economic vulnerabilities
A larger database enables quicker technological advancement
US-China tensions
White House says Biden, China's Xi may talk in coming weeks
Topics may include North Korea's 'missile activities'
Coronavirus
North Korea claims 'good results' in COVID fight as fever cases top 2m
Pyongyang says farming continues, factories are working despite 1st outbreak
Politics
Canada bans China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
Ottawa joins allies fearing Beijing could compel company to aid espionage
Indo-Pacific
Satellite photos suggest China training to attack Japan's aircraft
Exclusive: SDF's early warning system seen as target in case of Taiwan contingency
Politics
Japan to make big companies report gender pay gaps
New rule to shed light on systemic disadvantages for female workers
International relations
China looms large in East Timor 20 years after independence
By strengthening commercial ties, Beijing raises presence in western Pacific
International relations
China calls for expanding BRICS bloc of emerging economies
Beijing diplomat meets with counterparts from Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa
Coronavirus
Shanghai residents get taste of freedom after six-week lockdown
A Nikkei reporter tells of his few hours outside after 49 days confined at home