Region
East Asia
Rumors of War in the Taiwan Strait
By Denny Roy
Prospects of an imminent Chinese invasion are overblown – but that doesn’t mean Taiwan can be complacent.
The Ant Group Incident Reveals the Fragile Future of Innovation in China
By Zhuoran Li and Gavin Xu
Increasing CCP control, coupled with bureaucratic infighting, decreases the incentives for private companies to try new things.
Do the Anchorage Talks Represent a New Normal for US-China Relations?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The fiery stance from China’s diplomats signals they are willing to return perceived disrespect with more disrespect.
US, China Spar in First Face-to-Face Meeting Under Biden
By Matthew Lee and Mark Thiessen
The contentious tone of the two sides' public comments suggested their private discussions will be even more rocky.
North Korea Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Malaysia Over US Extradition
By Hyung-Jin Kim
North Korean national Mun Chol Myong is accused of sending luxury goods from Singapore to North Korea in violation of U.N. sanctions
What Biden Should Consider When Picking the New US Ambassador to South Korea
By Jason Bartlett
Washington needs to build up the alliance as a partnership involving mutually beneficial and equally important military, economic, social, and cultural aspects.
Jailed Canadians to Face Trial in China
By Associated Press
After two years in detention, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor will face trial for espionage, amid accusations that Beijing is using them for “hostage diplomacy.”
Murders in Georgia Spark Outcry From China, South Korea
By Shannon Tiezzi
The shootings of six Asian Americans brought deadly urgency to the issue of anti-Asian sentiment in the United States.
COVID-19 Made China’s Debt Problem Worse
By Sara Hsu
With debt soaring amid the pandemic, the government’s deleveraging struggle slogs on.
National Security Law Casts a Shadow Over Hong Kong’s Art Scene
By Jessie Lau
From museum exhibits to film screenings, the art scene is increasingly feeling the impact of the law.
US Secretaries of State and Defense Hold Talks in South Korea
By Mitch Shin
After a joint two-day visit to Japan, the new officials headed to South Korea amid North Korea’s blunt criticism toward Washington.
China Takes Aim at UK Ambassador Over Media Freedom Post
By Bonnie Girard
British Ambassador to China Caroline Wilson learns the hard way how prickly Beijing is, even to sympathetic criticisms.