Archive
December 2020
Taiwanese Horror Game ‘Devotion’ Gets Pulled Again Over Chinese Objections
By Nick Aspinwall
Online game store GOG canceled a plan to re-release the game, which drew controversy last year over an Easter egg comparing Xi Jinping to Winnie the Pooh.
What Apple Daily Means for Hong Kong
By Jessie Lau
The crackdown on Apple Daily and Jimmy Lai is the culmination of a decades-long saga that encapsulates the broader struggle for press freedom in Hong Kong.
How India Aims to Make the Best of Bangladesh’s Independence Anniversary
By Abhijnan Rej
Bangladesh will celebrate its 50th anniversary as an independent country next year. The Modi government has good reasons to celebrate alongside in its run-up.
Civilian Participation in National Defense as a Part of Japan’s Pacifism
By Fumiko Sasaki
Japanese citizens have a role to play in the defense of the country.
Is Japan Immune From China’s Media Influence Operations?
By Maiko Ichihara
Efforts to boost pro-China narratives in Japan haven’t received much attention – but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist.
What Do Chinese People Think of Developed Countries?
By Adam Y. Liu, Xiaojun Li, and Songying Fang
Perceptions of China have darkened in the United States and much of Europe. Are those feelings mutual?
India-Iran-Uzbekistan Pursue Central Asian Connectivity
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Iranian port of Chabahar has the potential to shift some of the regional dynamics in India’s favor.
New Collectors Boost Chinese Public Art Fairs
By Layne Vandenberg and Layne Vandenberg
Galleries and artists are adapting to a new generation of collectors emerging in the Chinese art scene.
Pacific Island Nations Wary of Chinese Fishing Fleets
By Joshua Mcdonald
Pacific Island leaders have become increasingly concerned about the threat posed by global fishing fleets, namely China’s.
Israel Is Stuck Between the Superpowers
By Gedaliah Afterman
An effective foreign investment review mechanism will help Israel’s relationship with both the U.S. and China.
PLA No-Shows US-China Maritime Safety Talks
By Steven Stashwick
Chinese officials skipped a virtual session of the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement.
‘Indian Chronicles’ – a New War of Narratives Between India and Pakistan?
By Hassan Aslam Shad
A new report highlighting India’s disinformation campaign against Pakistan could help rebuild Pakistan’s international image. However, that is a tall order.