Region
East Asia
Cleanup Begins After Quake Shakes North Japan, Killing 4
By Mari Yamaguchi
The powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit an area that was devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Foreign Holders of China’s Government Debt Jump Ship in February
By Nathan Handwerker
Speculation that Russia might liquidate its yuan-based foreign reserves has spooked investors, resulting in the biggest month-to-month loss ever.
US Alleges ‘Transnational Repression’ Scheme Involving China’s Secret Police
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Department of Justice has accused five individuals of working with China's Ministry of State Security to surveil and harass Chinese dissidents residing in the United States.
What Doomed China’s Much-Anticipated Property Market Reform Plan?
By Zhuoran Li
Once again, China’s government failed to approve a property tax law, seen as a key part of reforming the real estate sector.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Is Changing Northeast Asia’s Geopolitics
By Bolor Lkhaajav
For China, Mongolia, and Japan, the fallout from the invasion is just starting to be felt. The long-term consequences are not yet clear.
What Would China’s Mediation in the Ukraine Crisis Look Like?
By Yang Jiang
China’s past diplomatic efforts provide precedents and options for a more involved role in peacemaking in Ukraine.
What Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Portends for Japan’s Northern Territories
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Tokyo appears to have finally realized that Putin has no intention of ever handing any of the disputed islands back to Japanese control.
North Korea’s Suspected Missile Launch Fails, South Korea’s Military Says
By Mitch Shin
Days after the U.S. warned of North Korea testing its new ICBM system, South Korea’s military said the North failed to launch an unidentified projectile.
Taiwan Watches the Ukraine Invasion and Asks: Are We Ready?
By Brian Hioe
The invasion of Ukraine has sparked a conversation about how well Taiwan’s armed forces and civilian population are prepared to fend off a Chinese invasion.
Sullivan, Yang Talk Ukraine, Taiwan in ‘Intense’ China-US Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
The 7-hour talks covered a range of bilateral and international issues, but the U.S. and China chose to focus on very different things.
China’s COVID-19 Cases Double, Sparking Fears About Economic Fallout
By Joe McDonald
The growing lockdowns in response to the Omicron outbreak raise the threat of trade disruptions.
War in Ukraine and Taiwan’s ‘Like-Minded Diplomacy’ in Europe
By Viktor Buzna
Taiwan’s Ukraine policy is the latest development in its diplomatic charm offensive towards Europe.