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
Europe
Technology
China's Shein set to face tougher EU online rules
Designation as very large online platform means it must fight illegal content
Business deals
Anglo American rejects BHP's 'opportunistic' takeover offer
Deal between U.K. and Australian firms would have created world's largest copper miner
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
Commodities
BHP makes $39bn bid for Anglo American amid copper rush
Australian miner proposes takeover to tap demand in EVs, renewables
Climate Change
Japan and EU to unify subsidy rules for EVs, solar panels
Two sides aim to reduce supply chain dependence on China
Automobiles
Beijing auto show welcomes world as China's carmakers aim to conquer it
Return of exhibition comes as brutal price war, export friction drive overseas production
Energy
European Energy Exchange lists Asia LNG futures, eyeing Japan demand
Bourse hopes to tap into hedging transactions by Japanese power companies
Supply Chain
Japan, Europe to link industrial data platforms for EV battery materials
Public-private initiative will promote rare-metal recycling to counter 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
Technology
EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite's rewards program
Point-earning feature 'could generate addiction,' industry chief warns
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
Automobiles
UAW clinches watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory
Workers at Mercedes, Hyundai and Toyota plants in U.S. South step toward votes
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin 'halving' has taken place, CoinGecko says
Largest cryptocurrency fairly stable after event that happens every four years
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
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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
Automobiles
China's foreign auto joint ventures lose luster under EV onslaught
Weaker earnings spotlight state players' overreliance on likes of Nissan, Honda