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East Asia

Fastest growing and most populous region on Earth

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Politics
China tightens export controls on rare earths amid trade tensions
People's Republic of China
Politics
China sends Premier Li Qiang to North Korea for high-level celebrations
People's Republic of China Li Qiang North Korea
Science
China successfully transplants pig liver into human patient
People's Republic of China
Business
Trump plans bailout for farmers as China halts soybean purchases
United States of America People's Republic of China
Business
Renewables surpass coal power generation for the first time ever
United States of America European Union People's Republic of China India
Business
Nikkei 225 achieves record high amid government spending hopes
ASEAN Japan
Politics
Japan and Taiwan heighten coast guard collaboration amidst China's territorial assertions
Japan Taiwan
Politics
Kim Jong Un demands stronger naval power for deterrence
Kim Jong-un
Military Conflicts
Chinese military intercepts Canadian aircraft tracking North Korea activities
Chinese Canadians North Korea
Politics
Sanae Takaichi leads Japan as the first woman in charge of ruling party
Sanae Takaichi Japan
Military Conflicts
North Korea threatens military measures against US troop buildup
Kim Jong-un North Korea United States of America
Environment
Typhoon Matmo approaches landfall in China, forcing mass evacuation
People's Republic of China Hainan Philippines
Military Conflicts
China discovers multiple nuclear strikes enhance destructive effectiveness
People's Republic of China Chinese
Society
Canada denies Marineland's export request of 30 beluga whales to China
Canada Marineland People's Republic of China
Sport
Shinsuke Nakamura returns to WWE in October after long absence
WWE Japan
Military Conflicts
US activates 431st Reconnaissance Squadron to bolster presence in South Korea
South Korea United States Air Force
Politics
Australia urges China to lift iron ore import restrictions
People's Republic of China Anthony Albanese Australia
Business
Japan's manufacturers show rising sentiment amid tariff concerns
Japan
Military Conflicts
Japan acquires Tomahawk missiles to counter threats from China and North Korea
Japan United States of America
Politics
Leaders of Japan and South Korea push for stronger cooperation at final summit
Shigeru Ishiba Lee Jae-myung Japan South Korea
Society
Trump's H-1B visa fee hike drives foreign talent to China
People's Republic of China United States of America
Politics
North Korea insists it will never relinquish nuclear weapons at UN assembly
North Korea United Nations General Assembly
Politics
German man convicted of spying for China amid EU tensions
People's Republic of China European Parliament
Business
China's factories continue to struggle as activity contracts for sixth month
People's Republic of China
Business
Asahi Group halts operations after cyberattack disrupts production
Japan Asahi Group Foundation
Business
China stops all soybean imports from the U.S
People's Republic of China United States of America
Military Conflicts
Pentagon urges massive increase in missile production amid war fears
The Pentagon People's Republic of China United States Department of Defense
Military Conflicts
China builds navy as US struggles to maintain naval dominance
People's Republic of China United States of America
Politics
North Korea and China pledge stronger ties against hegemonism
North Korea People's Republic of China United States of America
Technology
US scientists flock to China amid tightening policies and funding cuts
People's Republic of China National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Institutes of Health Princeton University OpenAI
Military Conflicts
Russia aids China in preparation for possible invasion of Taiwan
Russia People's Republic of China Taiwan Royal United Services Institute London Beijing
Politics
China warns against Cold War mentality at UN assembly
Li Qiang