Japan and South Korea have a lot at stake in a free and open South China Sea
For two of East Asia's biggest trade economies, the South China Sea is critically important.
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Republicans question June 1 debt ceiling deadline as talks zero in on potential trade-offs
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Tencent posts fastest jump in quarterly revenue in more than a year after China reopens
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Ex-Apple employee accused of stealing trade secrets is exec at Baidu self-driving car joint venture
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Samsung is exploring an 'offline' digital currency that works with Galaxy phones
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Southeast Asia hit with record-breaking heat and heavy air pollution
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Turkey votes in crunch election as President Erdogan faces greatest threat to his 20-year rule
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Thai stocks reverse gains as opposition parties secure strong majority in election
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China's recovery lifts U.S. companies' sales as domestic consumers pull back spending
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Want to buy a cheap house in rural Japan? This millennial farmer offers his advice
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SoftBank posts record $32 billion loss at its Vision Fund tech investment arm
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