Region
East Asia
Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains
By Airin Ri and Anasuya Syam
Despite past commitments, Japan is the only G-7 member that has not imposed sanctions on Beijing for its state policy of forced labor.
How China Supplies Russia’s Military
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Alexander Korolev.
North Korea Fires Suspected SLBM
By Mitch Shin
North Korea conducted its 15th missile test this year, believed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
Moon Jae-In: South Korea’s Merkel?
By Thomas Chan and Seong Hyeon Choi
Both leaders believed that economics and energy concerns locked their countries into a path of appeasing threatening neighbors.
Pyongyang Pays South Korean Citizens in Crypto to Sell Military Secrets
By Jason Bartlett
Cryptocurrency is not only a financial asset to steal and launder, but also a lucrative tool to help fund global espionage and recruit foreign agents.
Japan’s Foreign Minister to Attend South Korean President’s Inauguration
By Mari Yamaguchi
The decision to send Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa to Seoul signals Japan’s willingness to improve dialogue with South Korea. President-elect Yoon has made similar overtures.
Rebooting Talks With North Korea
By Mark Tokola
With new administrations in Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo, and a lack of alternative ways forward, maybe it is time to consider restarting multilateral talks – starting with the Six-Party format.
China’s Xi Proposes Global Security Initiative
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the hypocrisy and power politics at the foundation of the GSI, it would be foolish to dismiss it or assume that it will not garner support from other countries.
China-Vatican Relations in the Xi Era
By Wang Linbin
Nearly four years after reaching a provisional arrangement, are the two sides moving closer to a formal agreement on bishop appointments?
How Will South Korea’s New President Approach Russia’s Ukraine Invasion?
By Andrew Yeo
Taking a stand on the Ukraine crisis will bring both opportunities and risk for the incoming Yoon administration.
HSBC Break-up Pressure Marks the End of an Era
By Sam Goodman
The bank’s position – with huge financial stakes and close political ties in both London and Beijing – has become increasingly untenable amid growing tensions.
Asian Games in China Postponed Because of Spread of COVID-19
By Stephen Wade
The Asian Games were to take place from September 10-25 in the eastern city of Hangzhou.