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Staff work in the data room at JD.com's headquarters in Beijing: U.S. policymakers are looking to China for clues to develop a data strategy for the AI era. © Reuters
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son speaks in Tokyo in June. The company is offering retail bonds with a coupon rate higher than other recent issuances. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- A former U.S. official said Wednesday U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may "talk the talk" on North Korea's denuclearization during their planned summit next week, noting that he does not expect "much new" on Pyongyang from the summit given their "divergin…
Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressed
The free rides will apply to one-way journeys from Hakata Station in Fukuoka prefecture to one of the three stations in Kagoshima. (Photo obtain by Nikkei)
A passenger vehicle tire in production at Yokohama Rubber's new Chinese plant in Hangzhou. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
Tensions between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping linger, with Xi wanting to leverage a strong partnership with New Delhi against the U.S., and Modi wary of just that. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
Beijing: When Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sit down at the White House next week, it will be against the backdrop of swirling calls from leading US artificial intelligence pioneers to “pace the frontier”.
Panasonic Avionics makes in-flight entertainment systems. (Panasonic)
AI race with China risks 'a race to the bottom', expert warns
BRUSSELS ― Ursula von der Leyen used a major speech on Wednesday to pitch Europe as the leader of a group of like-minded countries that want to hold their own against rival powers such as Russia and China.
Matter Venture Partners funds have invested in companies that have found synergies with Japanese companies, including Path Robotics' work on industrial welding robots with Yaskawa Electric. (Path Robotics)
The U.S Capitol is photographed Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Ollie Millroy is still in hospital in China
Sylvia Zin, wife of Min Zin, testifies during the House East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee hearing about detainees on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
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The Kicks hybrid crossover has sold over 1.8 million units worldwide. (Nissan Motor)
Nippon Steel acquired this Slovakia steelworks through its acquisition of U.S. Steel. (U.S. Steel)
Mitsubishi Heavy and Preferred Networks announced a partnership in June to develop an AI for security systems. (Source photos by Nikkei)
Indonesia is in the middle of a climate emergency, experiencing what Nasa calls the ‘apex predator’ of wildfires. It’s burning an area three times the size of Singapore and choking millions across south-east Asia with toxic haze.
Since 2023, a slew of fast food and quick service restaurants from east and south-east Asia have debuted in Australia, capturing the youth market and ‘little treat’ culture
The Sugon 8,000 system can predict weather 10 days in advance, bringing the country closer to its ambitious forecasting goals
The Sugon 8,000 system can predict weather 10 days in advance, bringing the country closer to its ambitious forecasting goals
Hong Kong to review television practice code to help local broadcasters adapt to modern industry trends and digital competition, John Lee says
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
Pham Nhat Vuong, founder of VinFast and chairman of Vingroup, is selling a property development asset to the EV maker as it seeks new sources of earnings and cash flow. (Vingroup)
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
Anwar Ibrahim says it is necessary to formally recognise Minh Aung Hlaing’s government if Malaysia wants to resolve the Rohingya crisis
Anwar Ibrahim says it is necessary to formally recognise Minh Aung Hlaing’s government if Malaysia wants to resolve the Rohingya crisis
In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational
In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational
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Anticipated push for the FTAAP, covering all 21 Apec members, will burnish China’s reputation by casting the US as an obstacle, analysts say
Anticipated push for the FTAAP, covering all 21 Apec members, will burnish China’s reputation by casting the US as an obstacle, analysts say
Xu Huping found to have abused his position at Nanjing Museum and taken bribes, including money and property, state media says
Xu Huping found to have abused his position at Nanjing Museum and taken bribes, including money and property, state media says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, that Beijing is “willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran, and safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights and interests”.
Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties
Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties
China encourages Iran and the US to remain rational, exercise restraint, return to the Islamabad memorandum and "engage in substantive consultations", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday. "We urge all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormu…
The central theme of the BRICS bloc of nations is to push back against the global economic dominance of Western countries. That core value was very much at the centre of this year’s 18th BRICS Summit, which took place last week in India.
Highly anticipated five-year plan comes after two-month public consultation and aims to align the city’s priorities with the nation’s 2026–30 development.
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