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East Asia
Biden’s US Trade Representative Outlines Approach to China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Katherine Tai's speech at CSIS was the first major policy address on the China-U.S. economic relationship, but it remained frustratingly short on details.
Japan’s New PM to Seek Fresh Mandate to Handle Virus, Economy
By Mari Yamaguchi
Kishida said he would dissolve the lower house next week in preparation for October 31 elections.
China Unbound: How China’s Rise Impacts the World
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Joanna Chiu.
What Does Meng Wanzhou’s Release Mean for China-US Relations?
By Dingding Chen
In the short run, the relationship might become warmer, but the long-term technology competition is going to be tough.
Afghanistan Crisis Reignites South Korea’s Refugee Debate
By Seoho Lee and Natalia Slavney
As South Korea admits Afghans as “special contributors,” the country remains divided over refugees.
South Korea’s Weakening Consensus on Unification
By Dylan Stent
Support for unification has been weakening for a while. Will changing attitudes be reflected in the next presidential administration?
South Korea: Picking Winners and Losers in the Information Age
By Yong Kwon
Seoul’s preference to cater to established firms over smaller start-ups – or the workers themselves – will have long-term consequences.
Is Japan’s New LDP Leader a Victory for the Party Establishment or a Risk?
By Thisanka Siripala
Kishida Fumio won the ruling party’s leadership election to become Japan’s next prime minister despite widespread public support for runner up Kono Taro.
Taiwan’s CPTPP Bid Will Test the Resolve of the Indo-Pacific
By Shihoko Goto
Taiwan’s application is a test case of how a high-stakes gambit in the Indo-Pacific can move forward without the United States.
China, US Hold Military Talks Amid Strained Ties
By Associated Press
The two-day video conference marked the first known direct high-level contact between Chinese and U.S. defense officials under the Biden administration.
Shortages, Shipping, Shutdowns Hit Asian Factory Output
By Elaine Kurtenbach
Manufacturing contracted in both China and Japan as the pandemic and related ripple effects continue to take a toll.
China’s AUKUS Response Highlights Beijing’s Bunker Mentality
By Bonnie Girard
Beijing seems completely unwilling – or unable – to consider its own actions might be feeding the “China containment” push.