Defense
Japan, Germany to start negotiations on defense cross-servicing deal
Talks mark latest step toward deeper security cooperation
International relations
International relations
Germany to tighten Chinese investment screening
Berlin blocks satellite startup buy, widens probe beyond critical infrastructure
Defense
Australia redeploys troops to north in bid to deter China
Nation to concentrate long-range strike capabilities in the south
Caixin
China central banker pushes banks to expand along Belt and Road
More branches could ease yuan transactions and internationalize currency
International relations
Marshall Islands set to renew security compact with U.S.
Washington ramps up engagement with Pacific islands with eye on Beijing
South China Sea
U.S. commends Philippines on removal of Chinese floating barrier
Beijing had placed cordon near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
Opinion
With shared values, Japan and U.S. can lead way on challenges
Strong alliance can advance cause of free trade and open markets
Politics
Chinese defense chief's monthlong absence slows military diplomacy
Li Shangfu missed meetings with foreign military leaders, fueling speculation
Defense
Japan names 33 airports, ports to be upgraded for defense use
China, Taiwan emergency is focus of contingency planning
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan unveils 'Narwhal,' its first home-built submarine
President Tsai says democratic island has achieved 'mission impossible'
Trade
Japanese seafood exports to China slumped 76% in August after ban
Beijing barred imports after release of treated Fukushima water; Tokyo says it is safe
Opinion
Working with Gulf states, India can build a new center of power
'IMEC' could point the way forward for emergence of world's 'fourth pole'
International relations
Japanese expats in China near 20-year low as tensions simmer
Decline triggered by Senkaku protests accelerated by pandemic
International relations
Solomon Islands PM says he skipped Biden summit to avoid 'lecture'
Sogavare claims U.S. talks about 'how good they are' to Pacific leaders
Opinion
Even democratic BRICS value solidarity more than democratic values
G20 summit outcome shows shift in group's balance of power
Transportation
Indonesia's first high-speed rail to open: 5 things to know
China-backed WHOOSH train bringing economic benefits, but some are skeptical
International relations
China's media mouthpieces troll West over India-Canada spat
From Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Sikh separatist killing stirs mix of reactions
The Nikkei View
U.N. reform urgently needed to better promote peace
Security Council dysfunction threatens global security
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan security chief says AUKUS, NATO must counter China threat
Beijing's expansionist drive is sowing alarm across Asia: Wellington Koo
Technology
U.S. to propose military AI norms at U.N. next month
Washington seeks talks with Beijing on rulemaking amid renewed diplomacy
International relations
India will look into any 'specific' info on Sikh separatist killing in Canada
Foreign minister says New Delhi is open to probing Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death
Climate Change
Japan launches new decarbonization dialogue with Central Asia
Tokyo aims to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in key region
Opinion
U.S. election season is wrong time for yuan, yen to slide
As American politicians look for economic scapegoats, Kishida should seek cover
Trade
Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
Moscow requests information on Japan's radiation testing
Life
Panda fans in Washington lament animals' looming return to China
Smithsonian zoo to soon close chapter on 51-year relationship