China
Defense
Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for 1st Chinese submarine in $5bn arms deal
Pakistani admiral says 8 Hangor-class subs to be delivered by 2028
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
Defense
US and China to set up direct military communication channels, Hegseth says
Pentagon chief emphasizes importance of peace and stability between two nations
Electric cars in China
Chinese autos make inroads in Toyota-dominated Hong Kong taxi market
Mainland carmakers use the city as platform for global expansion
Caixin
Brunei adopts China aircraft standards in boost for producer COMAC
Move expands market for Chinese-made jets
Arts
Pianists of Asian descent rise on global classical music stage
American Eric Lu wins Chopin Competition, first to be held since Russia invaded Ukraine
International relations
China condemns Japan as Takaichi meets Taiwan's APEC representative
Japanese PM tells former Taiwanese vice premier she hopes for closer ties
Comment
Trump's China trade war backfires over strategic missteps
US unilateralism, short-termism and tariff strategy leave Beijing with upper hand
International relations
South Korea's APEC: Two days of heavy diplomacy end
Trump's early exit handed Xi the starring role at the gathering in South Korea.
International relations
China's Xi and South Korea's Lee highlight economic ties in first summit
Beijing and Seoul sign currency swap deal, but announce no progress on North Korea
International relations
Trump's early exit hands Xi the starring role at APEC
China is confident it is winning the narrative as a stable force over inconsistent US diplomacy
Trump administration
Trump's restart of nuclear tests would benefit China, critics charge
Move said to give Beijing excuse to greatly improve nuclear capabilities
Automobiles
China lidar maker Hesai looks to prove Musk wrong with $200 model
Tesla chief has said technology's costs make anyone relying on it 'doomed'
Commodities
China finds leverage over Trump in trade talks with soybeans boycott
Prices surge on expectation that Beijing will resume crop purchases
Supply Chain
Chipmaker Nexperia halts wafer supplies to its China plant
Move by Dutch-controlled company fans fears of global automotive semiconductor shortage
International relations
Japanese PM Takaichi 'frankly' expresses concerns to China's Xi
Chinese leader calls for supply chain stability in first summit
Defense
Indonesian defense minister rows back on plan to buy Chinese fighter jets
Sjamsoeddin tells Nikkei the government is still 'window shopping'
Trade war
China and US pull some trade war punches to fight another day
Trump and Xi had reasons to dial down tensions but analysts see fragile detente
Transportation
COSCO reports drop in transpacific revenue as US-China storm eases
Trump-Xi truce promises relief after Chinese shipper's Q3 revenue falls 20%
International relations
South Korea's APEC: Xi makes 5 point proposal for inclusive globalization
Lee says that world order stands at 'turning point'; 'National interests may not always align'
Supply Chain
Apple China sales dip despite overall iPhone 17 boost
US tech giant expects next quarter to be 'best ever' as Chinese market improves
Supply Chain
Japan's Sojitz launches Australian rare-earth imports to reduce China risk
Operation marks Japan's first rare earth imports from non-China source
Transportation
India shipbuilders bet global ambitions on shift away from China
State-owned Cochin Shipyard receives more overseas orders amid New Delhi's push
Automobiles
China's BYD reports biggest quarterly profit fall in over four years
Competition from domestic rivals hurts top EV maker
Trade war
Trump cuts China fentanyl tariff to 10% as Xi delays rare-earth controls
At summit, Chinese president says 'reality demands' superpower friendship
#techAsia
China's auto funding blitz and a US rush for rare earths
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Automobiles
Japanese carmakers step up innovation as Chinese rivals close in fast
Nissan unveils new Elgrand minivan while Mazda shows off CO2 capture device
Companies
Starbucks lays out conditions for partial China sale
Business continues to rebound but market remains 'competitive'
Companies
Sushi is booming in China and Southeast Asia. This company makes it go around
Japanese conveyor belt maker to expand factory as it struggles to meet overseas demand
China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping faces delicate balancing act over Trump meeting
Supreme leader looks to extend his rule but leaves personnel reshuffle incomplete