Asia Pacific

Aiming at the Dollar, China Makes a Pitch for Its Currency

The leader of China’s central bank made a clear though indirect critique of the ...

The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy

Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of ...

Mount Lewotobi Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Spewing Ash...

There were no immediate reports of injury after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki ejected...

North Korea Will Send 5,000 Workers to Russia, Kremlin ...

Thousands of North Korean laborers are already toiling in Russia. A new continge...

China’s Spy Agencies Are Investing Heavily in A.I., Res...

A new report comes amid rising concern about how China will use new tools to pow...

North Korea’s Pandemic ‘Miracle’ Was a Deadly Lie, Repo...

Officials drastically understated outbreaks and deaths, depriving citizens of he...

China Is Unleashing a New Export Shock on the World

As President Trump’s tariffs close off the U.S. market, Chinese goods are floodi...

Tuesday Briefing: Israel Attacked Iranian State TV

Plus, China’s soft-power toy.

36 More Countries May Be Added to Trump’s Travel Ban

The administration gave the nations 60 days to fix concerns, according to a Stat...

Stocks Rebound as Investors Shrug Off Israel-Iran Conflict

As the two countries exchanged more attacks, stock markets rose even as worries ...

Trump’s Trade and Tax Policies Start to Stall U.S. Batt...

Battery companies are slowing construction or reconsidering big investments in t...

Stocks Trade Cautiously as Investors Watch Oil Prices

As Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks, stock markets mostly rose even as wor...

Stocks Tread Cautiously as Investors Watch Oil Prices

As Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks, stock markets mostly rose even as wor...

Can Labubu, This Ugly Elf, Make China Cool?

China has long struggled to improve its image, especially in the West. It may be...

‘Golden Share’ in U.S. Steel Gives Trump Extraordinary ...

Administration officials secured a deal that will give the president unusual inf...

Monday Briefing: Israel and Iran Traded Missile Strikes

Plus, the Dalai Lama’s succession.