20 h. ago Why Trump’s Venezuela tariff move presents a dilemma for China

Beijing may have to choose between giving up on its closest ally in the Americas or being hit with additional US tariffs, analysts said.

Politics

28 h. ago US blacklists dozens of Chinese entities as expert says move highlights Washington’s anxiety over China’s tech rise

US blacklists dozens of Chinese entities as expert says move highlights Washington’s anxiety over China’s tech rise  Global Times

Science

30 h. ago Human error suspected to be behind South Korea’s wildfires as death toll rises

With homes, factories and a 1,300-year-old temple destroyed, investigators suspect tomb clearing or welding may be to blame.

Events

30 h. ago As South Korea burns, officials suspect human error to blame for wildfires

At least 23 people have died and a 1,300-year-old temple has been destroyed. Investigators say tomb clearing or welding may be the culprit.

Events

32 h. ago Anxieties mount over South Korea’s democracy amid wait for verdict on Yoon

Observers warn the East Asian nation could be ‘engulfed’ by unrest if the Constitutional Court reinstates impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol.

Politics

44 h. ago As Trump turns world order on its head, can China, Japan, South Korea shape global future?

East Asian neighbours seek to put historical and geopolitical grievances aside in joint bid to withstand ‘America first’ shock waves.

Politics

46 h. ago Motorcyclist in South Korea dies after plunging into massive sinkhole

The victim’s body was found 17 hours after he fell into the sinkhole.

Events

48 h. ago Japan court orders Unification Church dissolved after Shinzo Abe assassination probe

The man accused of killing former PM Shinzo Abe resented the South Korea-based sect, which had decades of cosy ties to Japan’s ruling party.

Events

49 h. ago China opposes US move to punish countries buying Venezuela oil, gas

China opposes US move to punish countries buying Venezuela oil, gas  Reuters

Politics

53 h. ago AstraZeneca Seeks to Move Past China Probe With Beijing R&D Hub

AstraZeneca Seeks to Move Past China Probe With Beijing R&D Hub  Bloomberg

Politics

54 h. ago South Korea’s No 2 leader is back in the top spot. What happens next?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s reinstatement as acting president is just one front in the East Asian nation’s deepening political turmoil.

Politics

58 h. ago China moves to improve ties with South Korea, starting with tourism and K

There are hopes Beijing could further ease unofficial restrictions on cultural imports as is tries to mend relations with Seoul.

Politics

63 h. ago Trump to place 25% tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan oil

Trump’s latest tariffs threat suggests US government will take bolder moves against China, Venezuela’s largest foreign customer.

Politics

63 h. ago Trump to impose 25% tariffs on countries that buy Venezuela’s oil

Trump’s latest tariffs threat suggests the US will take bolder moves against China, Venezuela’s largest oil customer.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Hope on the Stage’: China, South Korea move closer amid Trump tariffs

The US’ tariff threats have raised hopes in Beijing that it can convince Seoul to move forward with an ambitious new trade deal.

Politics

5 d. ago China pushes Japan, South Korea for stronger trade ties to counter ‘chaos’ in world order

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges his counterparts to work towards greater economic integration and supply chain stability.

Events

5 d. ago AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in Beijing hub as it seeks to move on from China probes

AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in Beijing hub as it seeks to move on from China probes  NBC Philadelphia

Economics

5 d. ago US military cuts: are ‘budget hawks’ getting upper hand over ‘China hawks’?

With US troops in Japan on ‘chopping block’ analysts say those in South Korea might face cuts too, and it may weaken deterrence against China.

Events

6 d. ago Philippines aims to expand ‘Squad’ grouping by adding India, South Korea to counter China

Analysts say expanding the Squad would strengthen surveillance and response capabilities, making it harder for Beijing to operate unchallenged in contested waters.

Politics

6 d. ago Google moves search service out of mainland China in 2010 – from SCMP archive

The US tech giant claimed its decision to ‘pull out’ of mainland China on March 21, 2010 was due to excessive internet policing.

Politics