Global Watch
Catch-all for stories that do not fit a more specific topic but are still worth surfacing in the wire.
Olympics
Olympic Games and related international competition with a significant East Asian or diaspora angle.
Japanese Sports
Japanese athletes, teams, leagues, and sporting policy.
Chinese Corporate
Major Chinese companies, M&A, restructuring, and earnings.
Chinese Financial System
Banks, debt, markets, and monetary policy.
Chinese Politics
Leadership, Party politics, and governance.
Currencies
Foreign exchange and monetary moves.
G7 / G20
Summits and communiques of major-power forums.
Global IPOs
Major international listings and valuations.
Global M&A
Cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and deals.
Global Markets
World stock markets, currencies, and macro trends.
Global Supply Chains
Global manufacturing, logistics, and reshoring.
Japanese Corporate
M&A, restructuring, and major Japanese companies.
Maritime Security
Strait patrols, piracy, and freedom-of-navigation operations.
Oil & Gas
Oil, gas, and petroleum markets.
South Korea Economy
Growth, monetary policy, banks, markets, and corporate news.
UN & International Organizations
United Nations, WTO, IMF, World Bank, and other multilateral bodies.
US-China Military Tensions
Near-misses, naval incidents, and force posture.
US-China Sanctions
Entity lists, export controls, and financial sanctions.
Race Relations
Large Language Model
Chinese Technology
Chinese Regulation
Government rules and crackdowns.
Chinese Demographics
Population, aging, birth rate, and migration.
US-China Tech War
Technology competition, sanctions, and decoupling.
Chinese Social Policy
Social welfare, education, healthcare, and public services.
Markets & IPOs
Stock markets, listings, and valuations.
US-China Diplomacy
High-level talks, summits, and diplomatic moves.
Chinese Economy
Growth, consumption, property, and industrial policy.
Renewables
Solar, wind, and clean energy.
Semiconductors
Chips, foundries, and supply chains.
Energy Policy
National and international energy strategies.
EVs & Batteries
Electric vehicles and battery technology.
AI Investment
Funding, valuations, and AI market moves.
Trade Policy
Tariffs, trade agreements, and disputes.
South Korea Politics
South Korean elections, parties, and policy.
AI Regulation
Rules and policy around artificial intelligence.
Japanese Economy
Growth, monetary policy, and markets.
Supply Chains
Manufacturing, logistics, and reshoring.