Politics
South Korea doctors' strike sets up political test for Yoon
As dispute intensifies, analysts say president's goal is electoral gains in April
Politics
Belt and Road
Chinese investment in Asia rose 37% in 2023, led by Indonesia
Report shows construction contracts also up 14%; Philippines, Pakistan among losers
Japan immigration
Japan races to court foreign talent as it doubles skilled worker cap
Better support and pay key to attracting up to 820,000 workers in 5 years
China debt crunch
China work report pledges to tackle local debt, without specifics
Annual document avoids contentious proposal to raise retirement age
Politics
U.S. Senate bill targeting China's BGI, WuXi AppTec moves forward
'Protectionist' legislation 'takes advantage of anger towards China,' GOP senator says
China up close
Analysis: Post-Tiananmen 'openness' fades from Chinese politics
Xi advocates for a 'high-standard opening-up' but his regime is backsliding
China People's Congress
China central banker sees full toolbox as planners vow to hit GDP goal
Top economic officials hold rare joint news conference in attempt to shore up confidence
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
China People's Congress
China's Premier Li keeps first work report low key and under 1 hour
Xi Jinping's No. 2 headlines opening day of maskless National People's Congress
Interview
India's top diplomat points to 'new phase' in Japan defense ties
Jaishankar weighs in on awkward relations with China, Pakistan, Maldives
Automobiles
Chinese self-driving car developers slash California test drives
Didi pulls out of program as U.S. scrutiny of China tech mounts
China People's Congress
China congress report mentions 'security' record 29 times
Amid fears of unrest, leadership focuses on economy and domestic supply chains
South China Sea
Philippines blames China Coast Guard for South China Sea collisions
Manila says Chinese vessel's 'dangerous maneuvers' caused incident in waterway
Opinion
West must take care in moving toward China's approach to aid
Blurring between export credit and development assistance carries risks
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China People's Congress
China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'
Military spending outpaces GDP growth; Beijing keeps firm stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
China People's Congress
China sets GDP growth target of 'around 5%' for 2024
Premier Li says recovery 'not solid enough,' promises jobs and easier market access
International relations
Japan PM Kishida to address U.S. Congress on April 11
Trip 'symbolizes both nations' commitment to peace and prosperity,' congressional leaders say
International relations
ASEAN and Australia move closer on climate and economic security
Canberra sees alliance as bulwark against China's rise
Japan immigration
Japan to double cap on skilled foreign workers from fiscal 2024
Over 800,000 could qualify over five years under new proposal
China People's Congress
China's legislative sessions start with stimulus in the spotlight
Short-term measures expected to address property slump, other problems
China People's Congress
China scraps Premier Li's NPC news conference, breaking tradition
Decision to nix briefing closes one of the few windows on Beijing's thinking
International relations
Australia wants 'region where no one country dominates': FM Wong
Tensions with China over contested waters top agenda at ASEAN-Australia summit
Defense
South Korea and U.S. start stepped-up military drills
Exercises to bolster defense against North Korean missile strikes, other dangers
Caixin
China overhaul of Company Law sparks praise but concerns some
Changes aim to fix loopholes and bolster investor confidence in economy
Defense
U.S. seeks to revive idled shipyards with help of Japan, South Korea
Navy secretary visits Hyundai, Hanwha and Mitsubishi to invite investment