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Why nuclear arms debate in South Korea cannot be underestimated
U.S. allies must think outside the box to counter new threats from North Korea
Politics
South China Sea
Marcos says U.S. use of Philippine bases not for 'offensive action'
President also says U.S. has not asked for troops in case of Taiwan emergency
Business trends
India, Indonesia CEOs woo global investors as 'China plus one' options
Emerging Asia's other big economies vie for attention at Milken Conference
Opinion
China's espionage law updates undercut courting of investors
Amendments raise concerns on risks involved with data and information handling
International relations
G-7 to show commitment to Global South, Kishida says in Africa
Ghanian and Kenyan leaders affirm opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Currencies
Chinese cities begin to pay public employees in digital yuan
Move in Changshu marks next phase to encourage e-currency's adoption
Interview
Top U.S. Republican wants war game with Japan on China nuclear threat
House Foreign Affairs chair warns Beijing 'puppet' could win Taiwan presidency
Interview
G-7 summit to shine light on Indo-Pacific: former Biden adviser
Christopher Johnstone says 'autocracy-versus-democracy' worldview is unhelpful
Opinion
Demonizing China gets the U.S. nowhere
Sanctions and tariffs have not changed Beijing's behavior
Interview
China is 'great white shark' fed by West: ex-Trump adviser Pottinger
World must heed Xi's internal messaging to understand 'grand strategy'
Japan-South Korea ties
Seoul, Tokyo can cooperate on energy: South Korea finance minister
U.S. allies look for ways to team up now that diplomatic ties are on the mend
Politics
Who is Ishin? Japan opposition party plans to shake up politics
Osaka-born 'conservative reformer' expands support, challenges Kishida's LDP
US-China tensions
Blinken hints at China trip this year to restart regular dialogue
Top U.S. diplomat underlines need to avoid competition veering 'into conflict'
Defense
U.S. and Philippines to share real-time military intel on China
Defense guidelines unveiled amid growing concerns over Taiwan crisis
Climate Change
South Korea and ADB team up for climate change tech hub
Public-private platform in Seoul will support decarbonization in emerging markets
Finance
World Bank board elects U.S. nominee Ajay Banga as president
Former Mastercard CEO seen broadening bank's response to climate change
G-7 in Japan
G-7 heads weigh first statement urging China to be 'responsible'
Summit communique to include separate section for Beijing-related concerns
International relations
France, Japan sign nuclear R&D deal for sodium-cooled reactors
Partnership also covers plant decommissioning and 'common values' supply chain
Indo-Pacific
NATO to open Japan office, deepening Indo-Pacific engagement
Two sides to upgrade cooperation on cyber, disruptive tech and disinformation
Education
Limits on new med schools in Japan 'hamper' growth: IUHW chair
Head of new department of medicine dreams of 'Asian medical bloc'
