A self-proclaimed lone wolf, Ishiba has long been popular with the public. He is a supporter of the idea of an Asian NATO.

Shanghai and Shenzhen are expected to abolish all purchase restrictions in coming weeks to revive demand. Beijing is also said to be reconsidering its home-buying curbs

Industrial profits fell by 17.8% in August from a year earlier following a 4.1% increase in July, data released on Friday showed

US intelligence officials have stepped up warnings in recent weeks that foreign actors like Russia, Iran and China are exploiting artificial intelligence to interfere in the upcoming US election

Sources said bond proceeds will go to subsidizing cheap purchases of consumer goods, plus families with 2 or more kids, and local governments

China could face more sanctions from the West after European intelligence presented evidence of a facility allegedly making drones for Russia's war in Ukraine

A rapid explosion in AI-enabled devices, coupled with a range of other factors including climate change, natural disasters and geopolitical tensions, pose significant risks to chip supply chains

US-based analyst says the axing of leaders at a top Chinese think tank stems from ideological power struggles and even leaking secrets about Xi Jinping's health

The world is on track to add record amounts of solar energy capacity this year — a scenario that would be great for renewable goals, but will also pose some challenges

New report identifies market-leading companies that allegedly showcase corporate power’s adverse impact on democracy

Rates cut for homebuyers by 50 basis points and yuan rises, but analysts say more moves will be needed to lift consumer demand

The world's no-2 crude steel producer has been consuming the metal at a fast pace with robust demand from the infrastructure and automotive sectors