National Jul 22, 2023
Hong Kong tightens radiation inspection of Japanese seafood imports
The tighter inspections started in mid-June and customs clearance of Japanese seafood was delayed by about three hours compared with earlier clearance times.
Asia Pacific Jul 22, 2023
G7 and others ask China to stop North Korea sanctions evasion in its waters
The countries will provide satellite images that "clearly indicates these practices continued to occur within China's jurisdiction in 2022 and have continued in 2023."
Business Jul 21, 2023
The law, which took effect this month, bans the transfer of any information related to national security and interests, without defining those terms.
Asia Pacific Jul 21, 2023
Hong Kong court says protest song is matter of national security
by Kari Lindberg and Rebecca Choong Wilkins
The city’s High Court on Friday heard the government’s argument for why it should be illegal to perform or broadcast Glory to Hong Kong with criminal intent.
National Jul 21, 2023
China’s blanket testing for Japanese seafood affecting Japanese businesses
by Eric Johnston
Seafood from five Japanese firms remains at Chinese customs, running the risk of a ¥100 million loss if they end up spoiling.
World Jul 21, 2023
Most Asians in U.S., even those of Chinese descent, see China negatively
by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
Only about 4 in 10 Chinese Americans see China in a positive light, with 15% holding a very unfavorable view of the country, more than the rates for India (10%), Vietnam (5%) and Japan (4%).
Business Jul 21, 2023
Japan and India vow to boost chip supply chains with eye on economic security
Yasutoshi Nishimura, minister of economy, trade and industry, and Ashwini Vaishnaw, India's minister of electronics and information technology, signed a memorandum of understanding.
Asia Pacific Jul 21, 2023
Popular Taiwan mayor stumbles in bid to lead in U.S.-China hotspot
by Jennifer Creery
His failure to articulate a critical policy at the bedrock of Taiwan’s international status drew widespread criticism online.
Asia Pacific Jul 21, 2023
White House looks forward to hearing about Kissinger's China trip
by Trevor Hunnicutt
Kissinger — an architect of normalizing ties between Washington and Beijing in the 1970s — was welcomed warmly as an "old friend" by Xi Jinping.
Business / Economy Jul 21, 2023
China's sagging economy looms over quarterly results around the world
by Noel Randewich
Both U.S. and European companies with exposure to China could be hit by that economy's sluggish growth as its post-COVID momentum has faltered rapidly.
National Jul 20, 2023
China's blanket seafood testing deals blow to Japanese firms
The newly implemented testing is seen as a move to pressure Tokyo over its plan to begin releasing treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.