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Why China’s Rock Music Scene Isn’t Bothered by a Troublesome Textbook
By Larry Mullin
Anti-rock rhetoric in China’s new national security education textbook hasn’t made much of a ripple in the actual music community.
How the Patriotic Investment Act Can Counter China’s Stimulus Package
By David Rader and Adam Chan
A little-noticed bill introduced in the U.S. Congress has the potential to chill American investors’ appetite for Chinese assets.
Malaysia’s Anwar Again Says Oil and Gas Exploration Will Continue
By Sebastian Strangio
China has protested the state energy firm Petronas' exploration activities in the South China Sea.
Why Bangladesh-China Defense Ties Are Poised to Strengthen After the Monsoon Revolution
By Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan and Scott N. Romaniuk
Beijing is keenly aware of the opportunities arising from the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina, and will seek to strengthen its existing defense diplomacy with Dhaka.
The Quad’s Coast Guard Cooperation: New Dynamics in Power Politics
By Prakash Panneerselvam
The new Coast Guard cooperation among the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan is a crucial step in building a resilient and unified front in the Indo-Pacific.
Myanmar Junta Chief to Visit China This Month, Report Claims
By Sebastian Strangio
While not yet confirmed, the state visit would mark a significant shift in China's approach to the conflict in Myanmar.
China’s Cautious Moves in the EU Tariff Conflict
By You Wang
As the EU moves to impose steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, China finds itself at a pivotal juncture in its evolving trade relationship with Europe.
Mongolia and China Celebrate 75 Years of Partnership
By Bolor Lkhaajav
2024 also marks milestone anniversaries for the foundational treaty between China and Mongolia, as well as their comprehensive strategic partnership.
The Politics of China’s Land Appropriation in Bhutan
By Robert Barnett
China has built 22 villages and settlements within Bhutan’s customary borders. And there is no sign that Bhutan can do anything about it – or that Beijing will face any costs.
China Conducts More Military Drills Around Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
The drills were ostensibly a response to the National Day speech by Taiwan's president, which many overseas analysts had viewed as restrained.
World Leaders Vigorously Compete for ASEAN Partnerships
By Duncan Bartlett
India, Japan, South Korea, and China were all represented at a summit of ASEAN leaders in Laos. Southeast Asia is seen as crucial to their economies, as well as a strategically vital region for security.
National Security and Global Supply Chain Risk
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Bradley Martin.