China

China retail sales slip 0.6% in May as domestic demand falters China retail sales fell 0.6% year-on-year in May, National Bureau of Statistics data show, exposing weakened household and business …

Min Aung Hlaing China visit to Beijing aims to secure cash, arms and diplomatic backing amid controversy Min Aung Hlaing China visit: Myanmar president travels to Beijing to request investment, …

Japanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities Japanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities, launching R&D hubs and partnerships amid …

China pushes large cruise ships to ease holiday crowding and spur consumption Beijing is promoting large cruise ships as a tool to boost domestic consumption and relieve overcrowded land destinations, …

China extends maritime surveillance east of Taiwan amid Japan–Philippine boundary talks Beijing’s move to broaden maritime surveillance east of Taiwan raises regional concerns over undersea cables and shipping lanes, as …

Green hydrogen race intensifies as oil shock boosts Japan’s domestic push Surging oil prices after the Iran crisis have renewed interest in green hydrogen as a tool for energy security, …

Shin-Etsu rare-earth refinery to be built in Fukui with $220m investment Shin-Etsu to invest $220m in a new rare-earth refinery in Fukui, aiming to boost dysprosium, terbium and yttrium output …

Ferrari electric car Luce launched to revive China sales amid analyst skepticism Ferrari electric car Luce debuts as the marque’s first all‑electric model to revive China sales, but analysts are …

Japan defense white paper to name China main security concern, cite radar lock and North Korea developments Japan defense white paper to name China main concern, cite radar lock on …