East Asia
China-Germany trade tensions will grow in near term
Chancellor Angela Merkel has raised disputes over China's industrial policy during a visit to Beijing
China'Intrusion' reanimates China-Japan maritime dispute
China has sent a naval ship for the first time into waters near islands also claimed by Japan
ChinaSouth Korea policy palliatives neglect deeper dangers
The central bank has cut its benchmark rate to a record low
South KoreaProspects for China to end-2016
The second half of 2016 will see downward pressure on the economy intensify and leadership politics heat up
ChinaForeign firms in China face long- and short-term risks
Tensions over trade flared at US-China cabinet-level talks today
ChinaJapan arms industry will learn from submarine setback
Japanese exporters are taking stock after a multi-billion-dollar deal to sell submarines to Australia fell through
AustraliaChina's Five-Year Plan replaces growth with welfare
China's economic policy plans to 2020 put economic growth second place to welfare objectives
China'Zombie' firms will drag down economic growth
Beijing has resolved to shut down unviable firms -- but local governments are pushing back
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