Region
East Asia
What’s Behind China’s Crackdown on Celebrities?
By Zhuoran Li
There can only be one superstar in China, and that's the Communist Party.
China’s #MeToo Victims Face Abuse, Payback for Going Public
By Huizhong Wu
In the most recent example, a woman was fired by Alibaba after going public with an accusation of sexual assault.
PRC Perspectives on Subnational Diplomacy in China-US Relations
By Flora Yan
Xi Jinping himself has highlighted the importance of subnational exchanges in China-U.S. relations.
What to Expect From Japan’s ‘Economic Security’ Legislation
By Daisuke Akimoto
The Kishida administration has emphasized economic security, but what does it mean?
Challenging Moon’s Symbolic End-Of-War Declaration
By Sang-soo Lee and Love-Lis Liljeström
South Korea’s renewed push for an end-of-war declaration as a way to resume dialogue will be unsuccessful if not attached to practical steps for peace and denuclearization.
China’s Long-Term Economic Direction
By Sara Hsu
Xi Jinping has been clear that China’s old economic model is a thing of the past. The new one, however, is only starting to take shape.
Will Germany Depart from the Merkel Model on China? Beijing Will Have a Say.
By Lily McElwee
In the interplay between the new chancellor and his cabinet, the greatest determinant of Germany’s future China policy will be a third actor – Xi Jinping.
What Does Agreement ‘in Principle’ on an End-of-War Declaration Mean?
By Mitch Shin
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said the U.S., China, and North Korea have agreed to officially end the Korean War “in principle,” but can he initiate the proposal?
Is Taiwan’s International Space Expanding or Contracting?
By Gerrit van der Wees
Last week illustrated two opposing trends: Taiwan lost a diplomatic ally in Nicaragua, but had the spotlight at the U.S. Summit for Democracy.
Challenges for the Australia-South Korea Middle Power Partnership
By Wongi Choe
Given their shared values, close economic links, and convergent strategic interests, South Korea and Australia would do well to establish a deeper and more strategic partnership.
Slovakia’s Growing Ties With Taiwan Signal Discontent With China in Central and Eastern Europe
By Marshall Reid
On its own, a Slovak delegation’s recent trip to Taipei might not spark alarm in Beijing. But it’s part of a larger trend of disillusionment in the CEE region.
Will China’s Regulatory ‘Great Wall’ Hamper AI Ambitions?
By Ellen Lu and Ryan Fedasiuk
Beijing is taking a legal sledgehammer to the AI industry – at the expense of its own tech companies.