Asia Pacific May 17, 2022
China’s COVID-19 exit hinges on older people who don’t want vaccines
Beijing has been reluctant to compel the segment of the population most susceptible to bad outcomes from COVID-19 to get inoculated.
Asia Pacific / Politics | ANALYSIS May 17, 2022
Alarmed by Solomon Islands-China pact, New Zealand finds its voice on security
by Lucy Craymer
Recent statements are seen as a clear signal Wellington shares U.S. and Australian concerns about Chinese security engagement in the Pacific.
World May 17, 2022
Chinese immigrant attacked U.S. church over 'hatred of Taiwan,' probe finds
David Chou jammed the doors shut using chains and superglue as dozens of parishioners enjoyed a post-service banquet at the church near Los Angeles.
Business / Economy May 16, 2022
China's economy skids as lockdowns hit factories and retailers
Analysts warn China's current downturn may be harder to shake off than the one seen during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.
Business May 16, 2022
Weaker yen and supply chain chaos prompt Japanese manufacturers to head home
by Masumi Suga
Among those moving manufacturing to Japan are makers of everything from auto parts to cosmetics and consumer electronics, a Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co. executive has said.
Asia Pacific May 15, 2022
Shanghai aims to reopen more COVID-19-shut businesses, while Beijing battles on
All but shut down for more than six weeks, Shanghai is tightening curbs in some areas that it hopes marks a final push in its campaign against the virus.
National / Politics May 15, 2022
China's top military body may find itself in crosshairs of Japan counterstrike capability
The proposed capability could cover command centers ordering missile attacks, including China's Central Military Commission, the highest decision-making body of the country's armed forces.
Soccer May 15, 2022
The event, which is played every four years and features 24 national teams from across the continent, was due to be held in 10 Chinese cities from June 16 to July 16 next year.
Asia Pacific / Politics May 14, 2022
U.S. hails 'new era' with ASEAN as summit commits to raise level of ties
In a joint 28-point "vision statement," the two sides took what analysts called a symbolic step of committing to raise their ties to a "comprehensive strategic partnership."
Asia Pacific May 14, 2022
Australia says Chinese spy ship did not breach law of the sea
The Chinese intelligence ship was tracked off Australia's west coast to within 50 nautical miles (93 km) of a sensitive defense facility.
National | FOCUS May 13, 2022
50 years after Okinawa’s return, fears of conflict over Taiwan now a top concern
by Jesse Johnson
In the months and weeks ahead of the Sunday anniversary, a chorus of top officials have stressed how any Taiwan conflict would also be an emergency for Tokyo.
Asia Pacific May 13, 2022
At Tokyo summit, 'the Quad' to highlight respect for sovereignty amid Russia's invasion
The summit of "the Quad" leaders will take place in Tokyo on May 24 at a time when cohesion among the four major democracies is being tested by Moscow's aggression.