Defense
China spy suspects in U.K. and Germany seen as 'tip of iceberg'
Allegations highlight Europe's tricky balance with Xi Jinping expected to visit soon
Politics
Defense
Japan, U.K. and Italy aim for next-gen fighter prototype in 2026
Japanese parliament begins deliberations on treaty to establish management body
Opinion
Support for Ukraine's freedom strengthens Asia's security
China, North Korea and Iran have been emboldened by Russia's invasion
Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
International relations
EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market
Beijing says Europe must stop suppressing China's enterprises 'for no reason'
International relations
Germany suspects EU parliament staffer of spying for China
Suspect was aide to member of Germany's far-right party AfD
International relations
U.K. police charge 2 men with spying for China
Britain anxious over alleged Chinese espionage after 2023 case tied to Parliament
International relations
Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China
Clampdown comes a week after Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited China
International relations
G7 pledges swift aid for Ukraine, seeks to calm Middle East
Alarm grows about Russian battlefield momentum and Israel-Iran counterstrikes
Opinion
U.K. is committed to Indo-Pacific security and stability
New agreements demonstrate support for free and fair trade
Technology
Japan takes page from EU playbook with app store antitrust bill
Legislation targeting Apple and Google pivots toward upfront regulation
International relations
China relaxes German farm product controls in drive to win friends
Under U.S. pressure to curb exports, Beijing seeks closer ties elsewhere
Taiwan tensions
NATO could be drawn into Taiwan conflict, affiliated report finds
Chinese attack on Hawaii might trigger collective defense, researcher argues
Your Week in Asia
India votes, China GDP and Germany's Scholz meets Xi in Beijing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Germany's Scholz kicks off China trip amid tensions over EVs, Russia
Three-day visit to include meetings with President Xi and Premier Li
Opinion
Germany and France have to form a common front toward China
Insubstantial Ukraine pledges will not justify watering down trade complaints
Interview
Ferrexpo to ship Ukraine iron ore to Japan again within 3 years: chair
Black Sea ports closed in Ukraine war have reopened, Lucio Genovese says
International relations
EU to investigate Chinese turbine suppliers to wind parks
Facilities in Spain, Greece, France, Romania and Bulgaria to be probed
Automobiles
China top EV forum to be held in California in May
Conference follows up on September 2023 event in Munich
International relations
WHO pandemic treaty talks falter as India, West clash over tech transfers
U.S., Europe and Japan balk over potential burden on drugmakers
Materials
Japan and EU to develop cutting-edge materials for chips and EVs
Sides to launch collaborative plan in April, with eye on lowering China dependence
Defense
Japan eases weapons export rules to sell fighter jets abroad
Nation set to develop next-generation warplane with U.K. and Italy
International relations
New Zealand joins U.K. and U.S. in condemning China-linked hacks
PM Luxon says calling out Beijing is a 'big step' for his country
International relations
U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions
Hacking group APT31 alleged to have targeted those who criticize Beijing
Politics
U.K. royal Kate undergoes chemotherapy after 'huge cancer shock'
Message from Princess of Wales follows King Charles cancer news in February