Economy
China sets record local bond issuance in June to spark economy
$224bn anticipated for infrastructure projects as Beijing orders fast action
Economy
Business deals
China regulator proposes new rules to better prevent monopolies
A review would be required if a company's revenue hit over 12 billion yuan
Market Spotlight
Inflation, supply chain disruptions dampen Asian stocks
Interest hikes in emerging markets create uncertainties this year
Bonds
China panda bond market flashes economic warning sign
Issuances fall by half from last year as zero-COVID policy creates uncertainty
Opinion
China can turn debt trap of its own making into historic opportunity
Beijing should cut its losses and focus on salvaging its reputation
Caixin
China resumes more international flights as COVID cases ebb
Aviation authority looks to increase travel to and from Vietnam, Thailand
Economy
Laos faces public backlash as economy teeters toward default
Debt crisis triggers rare anger against communist leaders on social media
US-China tensions
USTR Tai calls U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods 'significant' leverage
Representative says removing them would likely have a limited effect on inflation
Energy
China regions set power consumption records; premier issues warning
Electricity load surges as heat waves spread across areas north of Yangtze River
US-China tensions
U.S. 'rallying' allies over Xinjiang forced labor as import ban begins
China rips 'big lie' behind law, while others cite massive task of enforcing it
Opinion
The unintended consequence of China's zero-COVID policy
Digitization of the hukou system may lead to a more equal society
Energy
China's oil imports led by Russia for first time since Ukraine war
Shipments grew 55% in May as Western sanctions depressed demand
Natural disasters
South China provinces raise alerts over historic flooding
Floodwaters hit 50-year highs in areas of Guangdong
Coronavirus
Hong Kong's iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsizes at sea
Decades-old attraction served over 3 million, including Queen Elizabeth II
Belt and Road
China's 1st Horn of Africa envoy offers to mediate in region
Beijing seeks to strengthen its influence, protect investments from conflict
US-China tensions
Companies brace for chaos as Xinjiang import ban starts in U.S.
Shipments from Chinese region barred under rules taking effect Tuesday
Trade
U.S. reviews China tariffs, possible gas tax pause to curb inflation
Some Trump-era levies serve 'no strategic purpose,' Yellen says
Your Week in Asia
IMF heads to Sri Lanka, Japan upper house election campaign, G-7 summit
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Fires
Fire at key Chinese petrochemical plant kills one
Blaze brought under control at Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical facility
Supply Chain
Samsung temporarily reduces procurement amid inventory pressure
South Korean tech titan asks component makers and others to delay shipments