Region
East Asia
China Bashes US Over Racism, Inequality, Pandemic Response
By Ken Moritsugu
Beijing’s annual report on U.S. human rights violations took aim at systemic racial and economic inequality, among other issues.
North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles in First Challenge to Biden Administration
By Mitch Shin
North Korea fired multiple short-range cruise missiles after the United States and South Korea finished their springtime joint military exercise.
The Logic of China’s Vaccine Diplomacy
By Ivana Karásková and Veronika Blablová
An in-depth look at where China's vaccines are going hints at the motivations behind the campaign.
China and Russia Show Solidarity at Meeting of Foreign Ministers
By Eleanor Albert
The two sides, both under increasing Western pressure, expressed strong opposition to outside "interference."
Xi, Kim Share Messages Reaffirming China-North Korea Alliance
By Kim Tong-Hyung
After U.S. diplomats visited Seoul and Tokyo to discuss North Korea issues, Beijing and Pyongyang highlighted their partnership.
Does Japan Need to Control Land Purchases by Foreigners?
By Daisuke Akimoto
A debate on the national security implications of foreign land ownership is underway in Japan.
The Belt and Road in Italy: 2 Years Later
By Francesca Ghiretti
Two years after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, where does the BRI stand in Italy?
2nd Canadian Goes on Trial in China on Spying Charges
By Sam McNeil
Diplomats were barred from attending the trial of Michael Kovrig, just like at fellow Canadian Michael Spavor’s trial last week.
The South Korea-US 2+2 Talks: Who Came Out Ahead?
By Sukjoon Yoon
While the two sides were careful to avoid open disagreement, there are clear areas of tensions, from approaches to China and North Korea to alliance issues involving Japan.
CGTN Loses UK License: China’s Global Media Gambit
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Aynne Kokas.
Legal Challenges Look to Advance LGBTQ+ Rights in Hong Kong
By Jessie Lau
A court case filed by a gay widower highlights Hong Kong's conservative approach to gender.
Taiwan, Palau Say They Will Open Travel Bubble Next Month
By Nick Aspinwall
The diplomatic allies will open a travel bubble starting on April 1, potentially creating a framework for similar arrangements with other countries.