China up close
Analysis: New carrier's name, Fujian, mirrors Xi's Taiwan obsession
Leader spent 17 years in province of same name closely watching the island
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The Big Story
Hong Kong's identity in crisis after 25 years of Beijing rule
Forced out of the city by China's crackdowns, the Hong Kong diaspora fight to save their culture from afar
Asia Insight
Australia coal sector braces as Albanese tackles carbon demons
Export hub of Newcastle wonders how it can escape another 'BHP moment'
Market Spotlight
Inflation, supply chain disruptions dampen Asian stocks
Interest hikes in emerging markets create uncertainties this year
Datawatch
Boon or bane? Japan's LDP boosts support among older voters
Ruling party struggles to win over more 20- and 30-somethings ahead of July election
Datawatch
Global money ditches Big Tech for a new group of stocks
Fuel, aerospace, agriculture, nuclear and gold make up FAANG 2.0
Business Spotlight
Can Brazil's aerospace champion Embraer conquer Asia?
Regional jet maker eyes India, Vietnam and beyond. Competitors have other ideas
China up close
Analysis: Russia hand's demotion signals shift in Xi's strategy
Le Yucheng was top candidate to be China's next foreign minister
The Big Story
Inside Shanghai's COVID lockdown nightmare
China's zero-COVID policy devastated the commercial capital
Asia Insight
Japan startups see Kishida's 'new capitalism' as road without map
Plan to increase the sector 10-fold spurs both hope and skepticism
Market Spotlight
Asia takes lead even as global IPO market contracts
Companies shelve listing plans amid Ukraine war and monetary tightening
Business Spotlight
From chemicals to gases, chip suppliers reel as materials prices surge
Industry braces for 'more costly future' as shortages haunt supply chains
Datawatch
Japan's elderly homeowners grapple with inflation and prejudice
Home repair costs rise 20% due to labor shortages and higher materials prices
China up close
Analysis: China feels slight unease in intimidating Japan with Russia
Struggles in Ukraine make Beijing think twice about following Moscow's playbook
The Big Story
Abortion in Asia: The limits of choice
The overturning of Roe v. Wade could be a watershed for U.S. women's rights. Is the same true in Asia?
Asia Insight
Hong Kong judicial independence fears threaten city's business case
Under security law, doubts grow over finance hub's key selling point
Market Spotlight
Australian dollar: the currency that can't catch a break
U.S. rate rises and China growth fears overshadow booming commodities prices
Datawatch
Low IT pay stifles Japan's digital transformation
Companies slow to ditch seniority system, shift to skills-based hiring
Business Spotlight
From China to India, Asia braces for EU plan to kill fast fashion
Supply chains may have to shift to recyclable, durable clothes -- with uncertain consequences
China up close
Analysis: Xi shushes party elders as he marches toward 3rd term
New expression 'Eternal leader' emerges ahead of Beidaihe summer conclave