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Nov 4, 2022

EXPLAINER: How impoverished N. Korea finances testing spree

North Korea’s recent barrage of missile tests, including Wednesday’s record of at least 23 launches, is raising an important question about its weapons program: How does the impoverished country pay for the seemingly endless tests

Nov 4, 2022

Germany's Scholz in China amid trade, Ukraine, rights issues

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Beijing for a one-day visit that has drawn criticism over China’s tacit support for Russia in its war on Ukraine

Nov 3, 2022

German chancellor's China visit sparks controversy

A German member of the European Parliament says a visit by his country's chancellor to China has stirred major controversy at home amid disputes over trade, human rights and territorial claims

Nov 3, 2022

With no word on visas, Canada's CBC closes China bureau

Canadan public broadcaster CBC says it is closing its China bureau after the Chinese government ignored requests to base a reporter in Beijing

Nov 3, 2022

North Korea keeps up its missile barrage with launch of ICBM

North Korea has added to its barrage of recent weapons tests, firing at least three missiles including an intercontinental ballistic missile that forced the Japanese government to issue evacuation alerts and temporarily halt trains

Nov 3, 2022

Asia stocks fall after Fed says more US rate hikes likely

Asian stock markets have sunk after the Federal Reserve added to fears of a possible recession by saying it wasn’t finished raising U.S. interest rates to cool inflation

Nov 2, 2022

In Hong Kong, world bankers urged not to 'bet against' China

Chinese regulators have downplayed risks from the country's real estate slump and slowing growth at a financial conference in Hong Kong

Nov 1, 2022

Japan's capital begins same-sex partnership recognition

Japan's capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed

Nov 1, 2022

Cyclone, absences threaten to dull Hong Kong finance meeting

A tropical storm and absences of VIP guests are casting a shadow over a financial conference meant to help Hong Kong restore its image as a financial hub and destination for business travel

Nov 1, 2022

Japan entertainment maker Sony ups forecasts as profits grow

Sony has reported its quarterly profit through September rose 24% on healthy demand for its music and movies