East Asia
China slowdown adds urgency to bankruptcy reform
Major cities have been ordered to establish bankruptcy tribunals to shut down 'zombie' firms
ChinaAsian gas market set for fundamental change
Low prices have turned the LNG market into a buyer's market and seen India become a major importer
AsiaAustralia grid setback will feed China security fears
Australia's government has blocked a multi-billion-dollar Chinese investment
ChinaChina's space programme will make gains despite US ban
A series of landmark space launches is underway this year
ChinaChina's maritime swarm tactics pose new risk to Japan
The sudden appearance of hundreds of Chinese vessels near disputed islands is putting pressure on Tokyo to respond
ChinaSpace programme will strengthen Japan's military power
Japan is quietly building advanced military capabilities in space
JapanEmperor's abdication will divert Japan's parliament
The emperor has conveyed to the nation his desire to abdicate
JapanProtests will not stop nuclear power in China
Plans for a nuclear waste facility have sparked protest rallies
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