East Asia

Between talks with North Korea and the COVID-19 pandemic, this will reportedly be the third year in a row where exercises are held only via computer simulation.

Government-appointed "special master" says crew members suffered long-lasting aftereffects, both psychological and physical.

North Korea’s ruling party wants modern military drones for strike and recon missions. A close defense partner could provide what it needs.

Beijing has a stated preference for no violence in Myanmar, but the deadly crackdown on February 28 was not enough to provoke China's condemnation.

Insights from James Andrew Lewis.

Suga’s honeymoon period is over following a lavish dining scandal involving elite LDP bureaucrats and Suga’s eldest son. 

The events of the last week spell the end of any formal political opposition in Hong Kong.

The overwhelming reliance on Taiwan for critical supply elements creates a combustible situation for the global economy.

Such legislation would boost Japan's credentials as a defender of human rights and practitioner of values-based diplomacy.

China is keeping its vaccination campaign homegrown -- despite some reservations from the public.

The country named new heads of defense and China policy in what is being interpreted as an attempt to cool cross-strait tensions and work with the United States.

In the wake of the February 1 coup, Tokyo's strategy of pragmatic engagement has come under increasing pressure.