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East Asia
US to Host Japan, South Korea in Security Talks
By Steven Stashwick
The national security advisors of the three countries will meet at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Japan Puts Osaka, 2 Other Areas Under Virus Semi-Emergency
By Mari Yamaguchi
Infections are rising in parts of Japan, including a worrying increase in new variants.
Suh Wook’s India Trip: Boost to India-South Korea Defense Ties
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Defense relations between India and South Korea are deepening.
How Will the Global Semiconductor Crunch Impact South Korea?
By Kyle Ferrier
Most South Korean conglomerates have weathered the shortage much better than their global competitors. That could change as early as this month.
US Ambassador Makes First Visit to Taiwan in More Than 40 Years
By Eleanor Albert
A visit from Palau’s president also highlighted a milestone for Taiwan-U.S. relations.
WHO’s COVID-19 Origin Report Leaves Everyone Unsatisfied
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. led its allies in issuing a statement of concern, while China attempted to push back on pointed comments from the WHO’s director general.
China-US Relations: Views From China
By Mu Chunshan
Understanding how ordinary Chinese people view the relationship is a crucial, but often overlooked, element in getting U.S. policy right.
What a Change in China’s Officer Rank and Grade System Tells Us About PLA Reform
By James Char
New interim regulations to improve the PLA’s officer management system and recruitment policies are more evidence of China's long time horizons for military prowess.
Beijing to Host Foreign Ministers from 4 Southeast Asian Nations
By Sebastian Strangio
The meetings shape as a response to Washington's recent diplomatic efforts to rally regional support against China.
What Does Finance Have to Do With War?
By Robert Farley
Examining how Japan financed its 20th century wars provides context for understanding the relationship between finance and international conflict.
Less Democracy, More ‘Patriots’: Hong Kong’s New Electoral System
By Jessie Lau
The most significant government reforms since the city’s handover in 1997 consolidate Beijing's control over Hong Kong's government.
China’s Digital Currency: Implications for the US
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Emily Jin.