Archive
2013
Armed With SARS Lessons, China Fights H7N9 Bird Flu
By Shannon Tiezzi
10 years after SARS, China is fighting another viral outbreak - and seems to be winning.
New Russian Air-to-Air Missiles Will Field Almost Perfect Accuracy
By Ankit Panda
The new missiles may never miss their targets by solving a years-old problem in radar technology.
The TPP's Not Dead Yet (But It's Close)
By Shannon Tiezzi
A group in Congress is trying to revive interest in TPP, but it might be too little, too late.
Why Israel Is Not A Model For China
By Mu Chunshan
Israel's military toughness is attractive for many Chinese, but its foreign policy stance isn't feasible for Beijing.
China as Unsure About Bitcoin as Everyone Else
By James Parker
Although it has announced new controls, it is unclear what direction Chinese authorities will take with the virtual currency.
Samsung Galaxy S5: Latest News and Rumors
By Vlad Andrici
What innovations will the South Korean flagship bring to the table in 2014?
A Pacific Vision for Russia and the US
By Anton Barbashin
Moscow and Washington have yet to exploit the potential for bilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.
Taiwan and the UN Climate Change Framework
By Kent Wang
It is time for the international community to allow Taiwan to talk part in global climate talks.
14 on Fire: Asia Pacific May Host Final Rolling Stones Tour
By J.T. Quigley
After the band’s 50th anniversary gigs in the U.S. and U.K., Asian fans get their chance.
Bangladesh: Democracy Stumbles
By Nisha Sharmeen Ali
The country is once again in the grip of authoritarianism and political violence, the roots of which run deep.
Samsung Heavy Industries Floats the World’s Largest “Ship”
By J.T. Quigley
The Prelude, commissioned by Shell, will be used as a liquefied natural gas platform.
Sorry Ukraine, China's Just Not That Into You
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Ukrainian President is in China looking for investment money. It's a hard sell.