Region
East Asia
Japan Truckmaker Hino Says Emissions Data Faked for 20 years
By Yuri Kageyama
Teams that were developing engines knew they couldn't meet targets and felt so pressured they falsified test results.
China-India Relations in a State of Limbo
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Beijing’s statements on China-India relations should be reassuring, but China’s repeated aggressive moves do not give India much confidence that Beijing means what it says.
How Far Could the Quad Support Taiwan?
By Huynh Tam Sang and Trang Huynh Le
The Quad is supposed to help counterbalance China’s rise, but it remains unclear whether the bloc would intervene in the event of a Taiwan Strait conflict.
Lithography: The Achilles’ Heel of China’s Semiconductor Industry?
By Justin Feng
Dependence on foreign lithography equipment emerges as a growing liability for Chinese chipmakers in the face of intensifying U.S.-led export controls.
Beyond Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip: How Congress Is Shaping US China Policy
By Robert Sutter
The controversy over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s reported visit to Taiwan has overshadowed major congressional achievements responding to multifaceted challenges posed by Chinese government behavior.
Trouble at the UN: Western Member States Push Back Against Chinese-led FAO
By Max-Otto Baumann
Three years into Qu Dongyu’s tenure, a worrisome, multi-pronged diplomatic brawl has erupted between FAO leadership and Western members.
Tackling Japan’s Inflation Shock
By Thisanka Siripala
Rising global energy prices are intensifying cost of living pressures and thwarting Japan’s post-COVID economic recovery.
UN Human Rights Committee Criticizes Rulings of Hong Kong’s Top Court
By Eric Lai
The Committee’s call to repeal the National Security Law got the most press, but its criticism of the Court of Final Appeal is also important.
Biden, Xi Hold Talks Amid Tensions Over Taiwan, Tariffs
By Chris Megerian and Zeke Miller
The U.S. and Chinese presidents spoke for over two hours on Thursday at a time of heightened tensions in the relationship.
Kim Jong Un Slams South Korean President’s ‘Suicidal’ Military Moves
By Mitch Shin
Responding to Seoul’s hawkish action against the country, the North Korean leader said his country is ready to mobilize its nuclear war deterrent.
What Do Chinese People Really Think About Some of China’s Important Partners?
By Kristina Kironska, Yiju Chen, and Richard Q. Turcsanyi
A recent survey delves into Chinese perceptions of the U.S., Russia, Japan, Europe, Africa, and Singapore.
The LDP’s Tangled Ties to the Unification Church
By Kosuke Takahashi
Japanese lawmakers’ collusive ties with the controversial religious group have emerged as a major national issue.