Region
East Asia
Are Confucius Institutes in the US Really Necessary?
By Gary Sands
The teaching of Chinese language and culture in the U.S. will remain important, but are Chinese government funded institutes the best option?
BioNTech Says Taiwan Will Receive Vaccines After Concerns China Impeded Deal
By Nick Aspinwall
The German manufacturer vowed to provide vaccines to Taiwan after worries that the Chinese government had tried to block a deal for 5 million doses.
The Challenges and Opportunities of Japan-Russia Economic Relations
By Zhuoran Li
On paper, Japan and Russia have complementary economies. In reality, trade and investment ties have been hard to forge.
Will China Become More Active in Libya?
By Guy Burton
Will shifts in Libya's political sphere change China's approach to the country?
Hashimoto Seiko Takes Over as Tokyo Olympic President
By Associated Press
Following the blowback from the previous president’s sexist comments, the male-dominated Organizing Committee tapped a woman to lead.
Why South Korea Still Hasn’t Vaccinated Anyone
By Justin Fendos
South Korea's delayed start to vaccinations is likely due to the government's initial preference for domestic production.
Hostile Harbor: Proposed Legal Reform Bodes Ill for Vulnerable Migrants in Hong Kong
By Surabhi Chopra and Raquel Amador
If it passes, the bill will make an asylum system that is already harsh even less hospitable toward people fleeing persecution in their home countries.
The FC-31, China’s ‘Other’ Stealth Fighter
By Rick Joe
A look at the jet with many names – and its carrier-based future.
China Steps Up Online Controls With New Rule for Bloggers
By Associated Press
Starting next week, China’s government will require bloggers to be approved to write on a wide range of topics, including economics, education, health, and foreign affairs.
Harvard Professor’s Article Sparks Outrage Over Its Depiction of Japanese Military Brothels
By Mitch Shin
While U.S. scholars and politicians criticized the article, it was defended by far-right activists in Japan – and South Korea.
Tokyo Olympic Chief Mori Resigned, But His Sexist Remarks Still Rankle
By Thisanka Siripala
For many, Mori’s derogatory remarks toward women were the final straw in growing distrust behind the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Myanmar Protests Reveal Burgeoning Regional Civil Society
By Quah Say Jye
The Myanmar coup has revealed the lack of democratic resilience in Asia, but also the growing solidarity and strength of the region's civil society.