US Congress explores new tariffs, sanctions to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance
US lawmakers search for ways to tackle Beijing’s rapid rise in commercial shipbuilding and restore America’s diminished commercial fleet
· Han Li
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US Congress explores new tariffs, sanctions to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance
US lawmakers search for ways to tackle Beijing’s rapid rise in commercial shipbuilding and restore America’s diminished commercial fleet
· Han Li
Japan eel prices down sharply, but unagi smuggling concerns linger
Grilled eel is a cherished dish in Japan's punishing summers, during which it is said to provide stamina. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)
· Staff Writer
Rubio says US, China must ‘work through’ big differences at ASEAN meeting
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at a gathering of southeast Asian foreign ministers, to discuss how to manage bilateral tensions ahead of a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping.
· Al Jazeera Staff
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 23)
Should party politics bury supplementary investigations?
· Chae Yun-hwan
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on July 23)
Homeplus wins time, not turnaround: Concerted efforts needed to help retail chain to stay afloat
· Chae Yun-hwan
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on July 23)
Unusual transaction: President's apartment sale exposes gap between regulation and market reality
· Chae Yun-hwan
Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
From Taiwan to the US, activists are lobbying for China to pass laws against animal cruelty
· Bbcnews
What is Beijing thinking? Why Washington is struggling to understand its rival
Language is important in US-China diplomacy, but funding cuts and dwindling student exchanges have left a ‘major gap’ in capabilities
· Nayan Seth
What is Beijing thinking? Why Washington is struggling to understand its rival
Language is important in US-China diplomacy, but funding cuts and dwindling student exchanges have left a ‘major gap’ in capabilities
· Nayan Seth
Anduril, other drone makers eye Japanese tech in global expansion
Anduril Industries shows off its Fury drone at the Farnborough International Airshow. (Photo by Takako Fujiu)
· Staff Writer
Chile hunts for copper buyers beyond China with US$100 billion mining plan
Chile’s foreign minister says the copper market is too concentrated, but refining more at home means competing with Chinese smelters
· Igor Patrick
Chile hunts for copper buyers beyond China with US$100 billion mining plan
Chile’s foreign minister says the copper market is too concentrated, but refining more at home means competing with Chinese smelters
· Igor Patrick
US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms
Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders
· Nayan Seth
US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms
Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders
· Nayan Seth
DFA chief raises 3 issues vs China in bilateral meet
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro —PNA file photo by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Carpio: China cannot bar PH construction work at shoal
Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio —Inquirer file photo
· Gabryelle Dumalag, Kathleen de Villa
How China and Indonesia can build a truly sturdy partnership
From handling business friction to aligning long-term goals, three practical steps can elevate ties beyond economic convenience
· Brian Y. S. Wong
How China and Indonesia can build a truly sturdy partnership
From handling business friction to aligning long-term goals, three practical steps can elevate ties beyond economic convenience
· Brian Y. S. Wong
USTR says 'final' forced labor tariff action to be released as soon as Thursday
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said Wednesday that his office will release its "final responsive action" on its trade investigations into 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns as soon as Thursday, as South Korea and other countries await new U.S. tariffs.
· Song Sang-ho
(Yonhap Interview) Fireblocks CEO highlights S. Korea's potential in digital finance
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's strong technology ecosystem puts the country in a great position for the next evolution of financial systems, and Fireblocks hopes to support such a transition, the chief of the company said.
· Kang Jae-eun
‘Falling apart’: Trump’s Boeing deal hits turbulence with Beijing
China’s demands for parts and service guarantees to avoid the impact of possible future U.S. export restrictions has stymied a purchase agreement.
· Phelim Kine, Ari Hawkins
Australia news live: China hits back at Penny Wong’s comments; Victorian teachers due to begin strike
China’s foreign ministry says ‘relevant countries’ should ‘stop stirring up tension’. Follow live
· Martinfarrer
US accuses Chinese AI company of stealing secrets
The Trump administration has accused China’s Moonshot of improperly using US AI models and Nvidia chips to create the Kimi K3 system that stunned the tech industry last week with its advanced capabilities.
· Maggie Eastland
Japan, China need an economic hotline as well as a defense one
A sculpture outside the office building of China Northern Rare Earth Group, with "Build world-class" inscribed at its base, in the rare-earth industrial hub of Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China. © Reuters
· David Tingxuan Zhang
Defense says VP's request for Senate-funded catering during trial has not been approved
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday that, as far as it knows, the Senate has yet to approve the Office of the Vice President's request to shoulder the catering expenses of its lawyers, support staff and witnesses during the impeachment trial.
· James Daniel Danio
Trump tech official accuses China’s Moonshot AI of stealing from Anthropic
Michael Kratsios alleges Beijing-based company targeted Anthropic’s most powerful model, Claude Fable 5, through large-scale ‘distillation’
· Vincent Chow
Trump tech official accuses China’s Moonshot AI of stealing from Anthropic
Michael Kratsios alleges Beijing-based company targeted Anthropic’s most powerful model, Claude Fable 5, through large-scale ‘distillation’
· Vincent Chow
Nigeria, Germany agree to deepen business, trade ties
Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political pressure from Russia and China.
· AfricaNews
Analysis: Xi Jinping moves to bury a scandal that reaches his inner circle
The scandal swirling around Ma Xingrui is a serious blow for the Xi administration, which now has to step carefully to avoid bearing the brunt of public anger. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
· KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
Lisa came to China for a better life, but was 'auctioned off' for marriage
Topic:Human Trafficking
· Marian Kupu
Global corporate bond sales hit $3.7tn in first half on AI funding race
Big U.S. tech companies are issuing tens of billions of dollars in bonds to fund AI-related projects such as data centers. (Source photos by Getty/Kyodo and Reuters)
· Staff Writer
China’s cyberscam crackdown pushed syndicates to target Americans, analysts say
Beijing curbed attacks on Chinese victims, but criminal networks shifted abroad as scams spread into a global industry
· Lucy Quaggin
China’s cyberscam crackdown pushed syndicates to target Americans, analysts say
Beijing curbed attacks on Chinese victims, but criminal networks shifted abroad as scams spread into a global industry
· Lucy Quaggin
Rubio says S. Korea, other allies will 'benefit' from joining efforts to secure Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that South Korea and other allies would "benefit" from joining an effort to secure the crucial Strait of Hormuz, noting that some of them "may eventually do so" because it is "in their interest."
· Song Sang-ho
Chinese EVs take on BMW, Mercedes-Benz in Thai luxury car market
The Zeekr 009 minivan has garnered attention for its amenities and low price point. (Photo by Risako Kojima)
· KEIGO IWAMOTO
Middle East security alliances include Russia and China as a result of Trump’s war
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Japan's Inpex to test undersea CO2 storage near Tokyo in green steel push
Inpex's drilling rig near Kujukuri, Chiba prefecture will be used to assess the suitability of the seafloor for CO2 storage. (Photo by Takashi Miyazaki)
· Staff Writer
S. Korea, U.S. expected to unveil 1st investment project as early as late next month: industry minister
By Song Sang-ho and Hong Jung-kyu
· Song Sang-ho
The Guardian view on Chinese workers picking up the pen: poetry in motion | Editorial
A food delivery rider has won the country’s highest literary award. It is part of a growing trend for writing by labourers
· Editorial
Ukraine’s strikes on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring war closer to ordinary Russians
Kyiv’s forces have been targeting warehouses belonging to online retail giant Wildberries, owned by Russia’s richest woman Tatyana Kim
· Reuters
Ukraine’s strikes on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring war closer to ordinary Russians
Kyiv’s forces have been targeting warehouses belonging to online retail giant Wildberries, owned by Russia’s richest woman Tatyana Kim
· Reuters
US fund managers shy away from 'significantly undervalued' yen
The Japanese yen hit a 39-year low against the U.S. dollar on July 22. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)
· Staff Writer
Low pressure area develops into Tropical Depression Kiyapo
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· Acor Arceo
AI-driven soaring memory costs force carmakers to weigh price hikes
GM, Ford and others recently signed agreements with U.S. memory maker Micron Technology to secure supply. (Source photos by Reuters and GM)
· Staff Writer
Japan to stick with goodwill accounting rule, remaining global outlier
Goodwill amortization is among the biggest differences between Japanese and international accounting standards. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
· Staff Writer
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