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August 8, 2016
August 08, 2016
The Chinese Communist Party International Department: Overlooked yet Ever Present
By David Gitter and Leah Fang
Even seasoned China hands have often overlooked one of the most authoritative channels of CPC influence and power.
August 08, 2016
Kazakhstan Hacks Back: Operation Manul and Astana’s Pursuit of Dissidents
By Catherine Putz
Researchers say Kazakhstan, using an Indian security company, has carried its pursuit of opponents from the physical realm into the digital.
August 08, 2016
Public Apology as Tainted Meat From China Sold to Hong Kong Public
By Cal Wong
After over 300 pigs tested positive for banned chemicals, some of the tainted meat made it to market.
August 08, 2016
Will Kuwait Purchase Pakistan’s New Fighter Jet?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan has offered the JF-17 fighter jet and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to the Kuwait Air Force.
August 08, 2016
Japan’s Emperor Hints at Abdication in Televised Address
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The ten-minute pre-recorded message was the second-ever televised address of the Emperor to the public.
August 08, 2016
US Navy Warship Makes 1st China Visit Since South China Sea Arbitration Ruling
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer arrived in the Chinese port of Qingdao on Monday.
August 08, 2016
Speaking Out: Modi Condemns Cow Vigilantism in India
By Ankit Panda
The Indian prime minister offered his most explicit condemnation of extremist cow protection brigades in India.
August 08, 2016
Australian Economy: Race To The Bottom
By Anthony Fensom
The Reserve Bank of Australia cuts interest rates to a new record low.
August 08, 2016
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: August 7, 2016 Edition
By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!
August 08, 2016
Japan: 7 Chinese Coast Guard Ships, 230 Fishing Boats in Disputed East China Sea Waters
By Ankit Panda
Chinese Coast Guard accompanied scores of fishermen to the waters around the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.
August 08, 2016
Japan Mulls Open-Ended Missile Intercept Order Amid Repeated North Korean Missile Testing
By Ankit Panda
North Korea's frequent missile testing has Japan thinking about an open-ended standing intercept order.
August 06, 2016
US Foreign Policy in the Face of a 'Might Makes Right' China
By Andreas Xenachis
"Chinese leaders have concluded that, in international affairs, power is the ultimate and only source of legitimacy."
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