The Nikkei View
China must immediately release detained Japanese citizen
Opaque interpretation of law means anybody can be arrested anytime
Politics
Taiwan tensions
China threatens response if U.S. House speaker meets Taiwan president
'It will be another provocation,' Taiwan Affairs Office says
Sports
Indonesia U-20 World Cup roiled by Israel participation row
Politically charged opposition in Muslim-majority country cancels tournament draw
Economy
Japan lags behind U.S., U.K. in curbing pandemic deficits
Rising interest rates pose risk for Tokyo as it struggles to scale back stimulus
Finance
U.S. regulator cites 'terrible' risk management for Silicon Valley Bank failure
Interest rate risk model 'not at all aligned with reality,' Fed official tells senators
Comment
Despite China tilt, Saudi Arabia still wants U.S. engagement
Events since Iraq War push Riyadh to pursue 'hedging strategy'
Semiconductors
Chip equipment exports to China tumble as U.S. pushes decoupling
Impact could grow as Japan and Netherlands weigh their own restrictions
International relations
Japan's foreign minister eyes China visit Saturday
Hayashi to seek release of Japanese national accused of spying
Automobiles
U.S. and Japan strike trade deal on EV battery minerals
Washington grants Japan automakers wider access to $7,500-per-vehicle tax credit
Politics
Myanmar dissolves Suu Kyi-led NLD as election deadline passes
Ruling party ousted by military does not register for poll dismissed as sham
Belt and Road
China spent $240bn bailing out 'Belt and Road' countries: study
'Opaque' Chinese loans to countries in debt distress have soared in recent years
Economy
China offers olive branch to entrepreneurs as Jack Ma returns
Alibaba founder's absence fanned fears about Beijing's private-sector stance
Afghanistan turmoil
Prominent Afghan advocate for girls' education arrested, U.N. says
World body urges Taliban to clarify whereabouts of Matiullah Wesa
Opinion
U.S. politicians must decide what they really want from TikTok
Data exploitation and geopolitical issues have gotten muddled
Economy
Turkish opposition pledges to reverse Erdogan's economic policies
Next administration will have to deal with high inflation, earthquake fallout
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban unity shows cracks under Afghanistan's isolation
Group denies rift after high-level figures appear to criticize governance
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea unveils smaller nuclear warheads
Kim orders increased production of weapons-grade material to expand arsenal
Politics
Japan parliament set to approve record $870bn budget for FY2023
Fumio Kishida aims to beef up defense capabilities with security threats in Asia
Caixin
Chang'an, Chery, Dongfeng Motor join Tesla's China price war
Gasoline vs. EV battle likely to drive some automakers out of business
Defense
Japan's pilots need digital coach to prepare for combat: contractor
Tokyo's increased defense spending attracts arms industry from Israel to Canada
