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China
Is Asia the New Silicon Valley?
By Zachary Keck
Plus, al-Qaeda in Myanmar and why are Japanese citizens still buying CDs? General interest links.
It's Still a Good Idea for China to Send Troops to Fight ISIS
By Dingding Chen
Beijing has more to gain than to lose by intervening against ISIS in Iraq.
China Created ISIS, Too
By Zachary Keck
Don’t just blame the U.S. China helped support the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham’s rise as well.
Chinese Brands Raise Profiles in South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Chinese companies tried to register 137.9% more trademarks in South Korea in 2010 than in 2013.
On Twitter, ISIS Is More Popular Than China
By Zachary Keck
Also, China's "creeping invasion" and is India China circa 2001? Some general interest links.
Japan’s Undemocratic Foreign Policy
By Zachary Keck
Shinzo Abe’s position on the Senkaku Islands dispute is wrongheaded, and the Japanese people know it.
Just How Secure Is Xi Jinping Really?
By Aaron L. Friedberg
Xi Jinping may be China's new "emperor," but that doesn't mean that he's safe.
Most Chinese Expect War With Japan
By Zachary Keck
A majority of Chinese believe their country will go to war with Japan in the future.
4 Reasons Xi Jinping Is a Serious Reformer
By Dingding Chen
Xi will create a new middle road for China, transcending East vs. West, democracy vs. authoritarianism, and left vs. right.
Why Is China Building Islands in the South China Sea?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A BBC report confirms China's extensive land reclamation projects in the South China Sea. What does Beijing gain?
South Africa Prevents Dalai Lama From Attending Nobel Peace Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Amidst growing ties with China, South Africa reportedly denied the Dalai Lama a visa.
The US Will Defend Japan; The Question Is How?
By Jake Douglas
The debate over whether the U.S. would aid Japan in a fight against China misses the crucial question.