Archive
February 2015
China, Pakistan Renew 'Iron Brotherhood'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Friendly ties were on display during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent trip to Pakistan.
A Tempest in a Teacup: Forget Hybrid Warfare!
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Hybrid warfare is much ado about nothing -- at least for now.
Illegal Chinese Tour Guides Cause Friction in South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Many Chinese tourists are being misled by unauthorized tour guides providing false information about Korea.
How America's New Secretary of Defense Will Deal With China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, trouble in Myanmar, defending the Silk Road, and China's cyber theme song. Friday China links.
Brunei Cracks Down on Chinese New Year
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country opens a new front in its battle against non-Muslim celebrations.
Fading Embers in China’s Coal Industry
By Sara Hsu
The industry is suffering from the domestic and international shift to cleaner energy.
Australia’s Ongoing Submarine Debate
By Helen Clark
Confusion seems to reign in the wake of the PM’s “near-death” experience last week.
How China Defines Terrorism
By Zunyou Zhou
In a new draft law, China has opted for its own definition.
The Darker Side of the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal
By Amitai Etzioni
The recent “breakthrough” is cause more for concern than it is for celebration.
What is ASEAN Community 2015 All About?
By Raman Letchumanan
ASEAN should convey clearly exactly what its community-building this year is all about.
China Boosts Submarine Fleets for Indian Ocean Allies
By Jack Detsch
China is equipping its allies for the underwater struggle for supremacy in the Indian Ocean.
China Should Back India for a Permanent UN Security Council Seat
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
China should back India's bid for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council.