Comment
Is China's economic recovery for real?
Beijing's road map for economy clouded as reformers prepare to exit
Coronavirus
Travel & Leisure
Tourism-starved Hong Kong giving away half a million plane tickets
Financial hub launches global publicity campaign to repair tarnished image
China up close
Analysis: China flip-flop on Japanese visas highlights further policy confusion
Efforts to save face for Xi show same traits as abrupt cancelation of zero-COVID policy
Economy
Hong Kong economy shrinks 3.5% in 2022 on COVID blues
Weak global outlook also weighs as city property prices sink
Caixin
Where do fake COVID drugs come from in China?
Source of counterfeit pills may be Indian generic drug makers, distributors say.
Economy
Japan's GDP rebounds 2.3% in Q4, analysts estimate
Reopening from pandemic lifts spending, with exports also expected to rise
Economy
China manufacturing PMI tops 50 1st time in 4 months in January
Pandemic pressures ease, world's No. 2 economy regains vigor
Coronavirus
WHO maintains highest alert over COVID but sees hope ahead
Pandemic is likely at a 'transition point,' World Health Organization says
Travel & Leisure
Foreign tourist spending in Japan rebounds close to pre-COVID levels
Credit card use surged after easing of entry restrictions in October
Coronavirus
China says ready to normalize cross-border travel
Nation willing to work with others after lifting visa restrictions on Japanese
Coronavirus
South Korea eases indoor mask mandate as COVID cases trend down
Requirement remains in place aboard public transportation and at hospitals
International relations
China resumes visas for Japanese on apparent economic concerns
Business travel viewed as essential for smooth transition after Lunar New Year
Comment
Japan exits COVID chapter marked by lack of science
As downgrade nears, government should take stock of its response
Transportation
U.S. airlines stay cautious on China and Japan despite COVID exit
Global forecast strong as other regions expected to fuel growth
Coronavirus
Japan businesses seek COVID exit strategy ahead of May downgrade
Stadiums, stores and hotels try to balance freedom and safety
Economy
China posts tourism and spending jump over Lunar New Year
Holiday travel spending soars 30% after Beijing dismantles zero-COVID curbs
Coronavirus
Japan to downgrade COVID to 'common infectious disease' on May 8
Move could come with further relaxation of restrictions
Opinion
The time for COVID-19 travel restrictions is over
Chinese are ready to go abroad again and global tourism industry wants them to
Coronavirus
What Japan's COVID threat downgrade means: 5 things to know
Masks, expense coverage, border controls to be reviewed alongside shift to flu status
Caixin
China ups ante against false online content over Lunar New Year
Cyberspace agency also on lookout for displays of ostentatious wealth
