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China, Fiji and the Fentanyl Scourge

China, Fiji and the Fentanyl Scourge

By Patricia O’Brien
Recent sensational revelations show how extensively Fiji has been affected by – and integral to – one of the most sensitive dimensions of China’s rise: the illicit drug trade.

Voters Back Maldives Change in Foreign Policy

Voters Back Maldives Change in Foreign Policy

By Athaulla A Rasheed
A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzu’s government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.
Does a New Book on the China Threat Preview a Second Trump Presidency?

Does a New Book on the China Threat Preview a Second Trump Presidency?

By Francis P. Sempa
A new book by James Fanell and Bradley Thayer, with a foreword by Steve Bannon, could foreshadow how Trump administration “super hawks” would approach China policy.

Why the Japan-US WMD in Space Resolution Was Critical

Why the Japan-US WMD in Space Resolution Was Critical

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The resolution, which failed due to a Russian veto, sought to reaffirm and extend critical norms against placing weapons of mass destruction in space.

Chinese Analysts See Little Gain From Blinken’s Visit

Chinese Analysts See Little Gain From Blinken’s Visit

By Hemant Adlakha
Semi-official media outlets have taken an unusually strident tone in denouncing the secretary of state's trip to China, urging Beijing to take a harder line.

After Zhao Leji’s Visit, What’s Next for China-North Korea Relations?

After Zhao Leji’s Visit, What’s Next for China-North Korea Relations?

By Lee Sang-yong
Recently, North Korea’s relations with Russia have seemingly outpaced ties with China. But Pyongyang has more to gain from China than from Russia.

China Launches New 3-member Crew to Its Space Station

China Launches New 3-member Crew to Its Space Station

By Andy Wong and Simina Mistreanu
This year, the Chinese station is slated for two cargo spacecraft missions and two manned spaceflight missions.
Pursuing Rapprochement Between China, Japan, and South Korea

Pursuing Rapprochement Between China, Japan, and South Korea

By Daria Kurushina
Restarting the trilateral could be a remedy for the growing geopolitical rift and help ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific.

TikTok’s Rocky Road in Central Asia

TikTok’s Rocky Road in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
TikTok has faced pressure across Central Asia, with governments often citing the protection of children to justify restriction. 

With Blinken in China, Beijing Deprioritizes Taiwan

With Blinken in China, Beijing Deprioritizes Taiwan

By Jasmine Lee
China's emphasis on Taiwan has weakened, even though China-U.S. relations are currently in a more stable phase.

TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It.

TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It.

By Krutika Pathi
In India, the app was banned nearly four years ago. Most users and content creators migrated to other platforms without much trouble.
The Sexual Revolution Behind China’s Demographic Crisis

The Sexual Revolution Behind China’s Demographic Crisis

By Gabriele Manca
The “one-child policy” didn’t just artificially limit births; it dramatically reshaped the way Chinese society – particularly women – thinks about sex.

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