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China
The Myth of Chinese Assertiveness
By Björn Jerdén
Frequent claims that China has grown more assertive since 2009 ignore the historical record.
Can Obama Save the Asia Pivot?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
Our U.S. Editors discuss President Obama’s upcoming trip to Asia and potentially stabilizing developments in Asia.
Oliver Stone Slams China for Glorifying Mao
By Zachary Keck
The controversial director told a Chinese audience that its film industry must grapple with China's history.
Is an Asian NATO Possible?
By Zachary Keck
A future NATO-like organization in Asia seems more likely than a European NATO seemed at the end of WWII.
China and Japan Seek Detente?
By Zachary Keck
All signs suggest that China and Japan are quietly trying to improve ties.
Putin Approves Sale of S-400 to China
By Zachary Keck
The advanced air and missile defense system will strengthen China vis-à-vis Taiwan, Japan and India.
Beijing's Censors Ban Hong Kong Short Film
By Tyler Roney
A short online video revealing Hong Kongers' worries for their future was banned by China's censorship bureau.
Is India About to Abandon Its No-First Use Nuclear Doctrine?
By Zachary Keck
The BJP election manifesto suggests that India may soon adopt a more aggressive stance on nuclear weapons.
China Attempts Military Transparency… And Fails
By Harry Kazianis
If the PLA wants to be transparent, giving Chuck Hagel a tour of its symbolic aircraft carrier won't cut it.
China Lashes Out at North Korea
By Zachary Keck
China's media offers withering criticism of North Korea as tensions mount between the erstwhile allies.
China, US, Japan React to Philippines' UNCLOS Case
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, reactions to Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and Chinese views of Malaysia after Flight 370. Friday China links.
Chinese Don’t Believe They’re Being Watched and Censored
By Zachary Keck
A new poll finds Chinese citizens don't feel they are being monitored or censored by the government.