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Japan and China in growing row after PM Takaichi says Taiwan conflict could trigger military deployment
New prime minister says an attack on Taiwan could trigger the deployment of her country’s self-defence forces …
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Xi Jinping’s moment and whirlwind diplomatic tours: key takeaways from the Apec summit in South Korea
With Trump electing to fly back to Washington on the eve of the main summit, what did Apec’s remaining leaders…
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The Guardian view on Trump and China: stepping back from the brink, but not solving problems | Editorial
Though the US president’s meeting with Xi Jinping appears to have staved off a global trade war, this is far f…
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Trump comments about a third term spark concern – US politics live
US president’s musings about an unconstitutional third term in office draw criticism from Democratic congressw…
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Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say
Volvo, VW and Nissan among companies that could face supply problems due to Dutch takeover of NexperiaCar comp…
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Weather tracker: South-east China swelters in summer-like heat
Inland areas have neared 40C, while in northern China a cold air mass clashed with warmth to produce heavy rai…
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As Trump’s tariff regime becomes clear, Americans may start to foot the bill
Every company at every stage of the supply chain will try to pass on the cost of US tariffs, as much as possib…
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Malfunctions, overreactions and a steep learning curve: wargaming a Chinese attack on Taiwan
First civilian-led military simulation bringing together teams from the US, Taiwan and Japan revealed a series…
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Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japanese military plane as Pacific tensions rise
J-15 fighter jet took off from Chinese aircraft carrier off Japanese coast and came within 45 metres of Japane…
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Chinese aircraft carrier group enters waters near Japan’s easternmost island for first time
The Liaoning carrier, accompanied by two missile destroyers and a supply ship, entered Japan’s exclusive econo…
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World’s seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China’s trade practices
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors pledge to address ‘economic imbalances’, without naming ChinaT…
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Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO
Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to closeBusi…
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Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle
UK judge rejects Robert Albon’s application for parental right of three-year-old girl he had with woman in Dur…
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Student rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week
Chinese national, 27, reportedly returned to Japan’s highest mountain days after first rescue to retrieve his …
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New daily weight-loss pill shows success at clinical trial
Orforglipron also reduced blood sugar levels in participants with type 2 diabetesA significant trial of a dail…
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Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump
The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomat…
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Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars?
As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportu…
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Wall Street dives as hopes wane for tariff delays; US says it will implement 104% tariff on China – business live
US stock market closes with stocks down after volatile trading day as investor hopes for concessions and delay…
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Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. You can read our latest news reports here:Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs…
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Japan unveils first plan to evacuate 100,000 civilians from islands near Taiwan in event of conflict
Prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan has forced Japan to step up measures to protect islands in Okinawa pr…