East Asia
Meeting Xi positions Taiwan's Chu for presidential bid
The leaders of China's and Taiwan's ruling parties met in Beijing today
TaiwanAbe's US visit tightens alliance ties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on a state visit to the United States, cultivating alliance ties with an eye on China
JapanAbe's reception indicates US confidence
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to Washington showcases the strength of the bilateral relationship
JapanOpposition rout in by-elections helps scandal-hit Park
The governing party, though embroiled in a corruption scandal, won three out of four seats in by-elections yesterday
South KoreaDebt mismatch calls for renminbi convertibility
China suffers a mismatch in its net investment position, with assets in foreign currency and liabilities in renminbi
ChinaChina's central bank may pay bill for 2009 stimulus
The central bank is reportedly preparing measures to support local governments with debt restructuring
ChinaSOE mergers would boost China's global presence
More reports are emerging that the state sector is set for major consolidation
ChinaChina-US mistrust threatens cyber security
Tensions are growing between China and the United States concerning the governance of cyber space
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