Region
East Asia
Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions
By Edith M. Lederer
Russia itself is accused of violating the sanctions through its weapons purchases from North Korea.
Deceptive Practices and Countermeasures on China’s Online Retail Platforms
By Xue Zhang
As e-commerce has exploded in China, so have sales of fake goods and deceptive advertising practices. What are the countermeasures and potential solutions?”
Is Japan Leaving Pacifism Behind?
By Jio Kamata
Although with deep hesitation, the country as a whole is beginning to reconfigure the meaning of pacifism.
Is South Korea Prepared for Election Disinformation, Deepfakes, and Cyberattacks?
By Chan Mo Ku
The Summit for Democracy in Seoul highlighted the challenges posed by AI, disinformation, and outright hacking. How is South Korea preparing?
Amid Geopolitical Concerns, US Capital Flows From China to Japan
By Grace Shao
While China’s global growth story is hitting a rough patch, in Asia, we’ve now officially entered the era of Japan’s revitalization.
3 Key Points for Understanding China’s Foreign Policy
By Mu Chunshan
Does China want to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific? Is China using Europe as a bargaining chip with the United States? How did “wolf warrior” diplomacy come about?
Now That It’s a Reality, Does Taiwan Still Back Extended Military Conscription?
By Kuan-chen Lee
As Taiwan’s first cohort of one-year conscripts complete their basic training, the public remains heavily supportive of the policy change.
China’s Xi Jinping Meets With US Business Leaders
By Associated Press
Xi emphasized the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two, despite heavy U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and restrictions on China’s tech sector.
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent
By Takahashi Kosuke
It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter as a staff writer.
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party
By Eunwoo Lee
The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general elections.
Air Koryo Flight Brings North Korean Defense Researchers, Students to Russia
By Seulkee Jang
North Korea sent researchers from its Missile General Bureau to receive advanced rocket engine technology from Russia, a source told Daily NK.
Proactive Pacifism, Arms Exports, and Japan’s Quest to Be ‘One of the Good Guys’
By James Kaizuka
The Kishida administration’s decision to export advanced fighter jets is part of a long evolution in Japan’s understanding of what it means to be a peaceful nation.