East Asia
Sea dispute endangers friendly China-Malaysia ties
China's conduct at sea has intruded on the 'special relationship' between Beijing and Kuala Lumpur
ChinaChina graft trial does not mean more casualties ahead
Former President Hu Jintao's chief of staff has been charged for corruption
ChinaPositive signs emerge in China's second-quarter GDP
A stable rate of GDP growth, and its composition, are welcome news amid jangled nerves from the stock market rout
ChinaEconomic growth will bolster stability in North Korea
Data today show that North Korea's economy has grown for a fourth successive year, but a drought is threatening harvests
North KoreaVote on Japan defence bills will not end controversy
The lower house of parliament today passed legislation removing self-imposed restrictions on Japan's defence forces
JapanTsai's prospects strengthen for Taiwan's presidency
The latest poll results show the opposition candidate increasing her lead in the campaign for the presidency in January
TaiwanFate of coal demand lies in Beijing's hands
Complex economic and policy factors are reducing demand for coal, creating winners and losers
ChinaStock market moves will not shake Beijing's resolve
Moves to put a floor under the stock market do not take economic reforms off the table
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