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April 2018

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Chinese President Announces Detailed Plans to Further Open Market

Chinese President Announces Detailed Plans to Further Open Market

By Charlotte Gao
This is an apparent concessional response to Trump’s trade policy, even though Beijing won’t admit it.
Amid a Brewing Trade War, Xi Jinping Addresses the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia: First Takeaways

Amid a Brewing Trade War, Xi Jinping Addresses the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia: First Takeaways

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese president sought to indirectly address concerns in Washington, but his assurances likely won't be sufficient.

A Southern Pacific Base for the Chinese Navy in Vanuatu?

A Southern Pacific Base for the Chinese Navy in Vanuatu?

By Ankit Panda
Is China pursuing a naval installation at Vanuatu?

Resetting India-Nepal Relations

Resetting India-Nepal Relations

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
In his first visit to India, Nepal's prime minister focused on the economy rather than thorny political issues.

What’s Next for the Malaysia-Singapore Pedra Branca Dispute?

What’s Next for the Malaysia-Singapore Pedra Branca Dispute?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where the issue is and where things are headed.
China, Russia 'Show Americans' Their Close Relationship

China, Russia 'Show Americans' Their Close Relationship

By Shannon Tiezzi
Twin visits to Russia by China's foreign and defense ministers send a clear signal of China-Russia cooperation.

South China Sea: China Deploys Jamming Equipment

South China Sea: China Deploys Jamming Equipment

By Ankit Panda
New imagery shows a suspected deployment of electronic warfare equipment to the Spratlys.
Revealed: China's Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

Revealed: China's Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Ankit Panda
China is developing a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile, likely based off the DF-21.

Is There a Growing Atambayev-Jeenbekov Rift in Kyrgyzstan?

Is There a Growing Atambayev-Jeenbekov Rift in Kyrgyzstan?

By Catherine Putz
A recent slew of firings may mark a real split between current Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov and his predecessor Atambayev.

Thailand Commissions Four New South Korean Fighter Jets

Thailand Commissions Four New South Korean Fighter Jets

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The step marks further progress despite continued challenges.

The Pashtun Nationalist Movement Can Save Pakistan

The Pashtun Nationalist Movement Can Save Pakistan

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
By addressing the Pashtuns' grievances, Pakistan could let go out its outdated self-image as a monolithic state.
Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 8, 2018 Edition

Play The Diplomat’s Quiz: April 8, 2018 Edition

By Ankit Panda
Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region with The Diplomat's weekly news quiz!

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