CHINA

The Islamic State group poses a widening threat to East Asian nationals, a report by Japan’s Defense Ministry says, following kidnappings and killings.

Kim Dong Chul, arrested in North Korea in October, reportedly committed “unpardonable espionage” for the U.S. and South Korea.

The cargo vessel with 21 North Korean crew members left for China on Thursday after the lifting of a U.N. embargo and OKs from authorities.

The anti-ship cruise missile YJ-62 can target any vessel within nearly 249 miles of Woody Island, which is a part of the Paracel Islands.

The mysterious disappearance of Hong Kong book seller Lee Bo had prompted concerns about Chinese intervention in the city.

China’s Central Commission of Discipline Inspection said it is investigating Tan Dinghua, former deputy general manager at the state-backed liquor giant, for corruption.

Zhang Kai’s release comes ahead of a meeting between President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart, but rights groups say China’s crackdown on lawyers and civil society continues.

Chen Deming, China’s former commerce minister, said Wednesday that “core issues” related to the investment treaty had been resolved.

The Chinese president will meet with President Barack Obama next week on the sidelines of a nuclear security summit in Washington.

The incident occurred in an underground platform in a mine in Shuozhou city in northern Shanxi province, Xinhua News Agency reported.

First, Chinese companies started scooping up U.S. film studios. Now Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank is investing in WME-IMG, a top talent agency.

The L.A. Rams will star in "Hard Knocks" and could play in China in 2018.

Warner Bros. has all its chips behind “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” whose early reviews are mixed at best.

A day after the terrorist attacks in Brussels forced investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets, global stock markets staged a modest recovery.

Chinese state media said Europe seemed “powerless” to prevent terror attacks, and risked being pushed into a “clash of civilizations.”

The U.S. Army is also in talks with South Korea for the deployment of THAAD missile system in the Korean Peninsula amid threats from North Korea.

Here’s what to do to be among the first to get their hands on Apple’s new 4-inch device.

The tech giant’s latest device is priced at just $399, which is significantly cheaper than most of its newer models, but is a 4-inch smartphone really going to sell in 2016?

International customers buying the 4-inch smartphone can expect to pay a premium anywhere up to $186.

The latest drug scandal, which came to light Friday, has sparked anger among Chinese residents over the delay in taking action.

China’s citizens are applauding the government's ongoing anti-corruption drive, but critics warn the crackdown — which has led to the arrest of at least 100 senior officials — is causing chaos as the world’s second-largest economy tries to rebound.