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Japan’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Is No Lockdown. What’s In It?
By Associated Press
Your questions about Japan’s anti-COVID–19 measures, answered.
Tokyo Olympic Flame Taken Off Display; Next Stop Unclear
By Associated Press
Too keep people from gathering, Japan has taken the flame to an undisclosed location.
Masked Crowds Fill Wuhan’s Streets, Trains as Lockdown Ends
By Associated Press
Wuhan ended its 76-day lockdown Wednesday morning.
Japan’s First Soryu-Class Attack Sub Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries Arrives at Homeport
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new attack submarine arrived at a Japanese naval base in Kure in southwestern Japan on April 7.
New South China Sea Fishing Vessel Sinking: Philippines Backs Vietnam Amid China Standoff
By Associated Press
The Philippines has expressed solidarity with Vietnam after the alleged ramming and sinking of a Vietnamese fishing boat by a Chinese coast guard ship.
Taiwan’s Success Is the Bane of Beijing’s Global Coronavirus Propaganda
By Jo Kim
Much to Beijing’s chagrin, praise of Taiwan’s success has provided the democracy with much-needed global exposure.
Don’t Be Fooled by China Red Cross
By Eduardo Baptista
Since the founding of the PRC, China Red Cross has existed to serve the Chinese Communist Party.
China-led AIIB Approves First Emergency Loan for COVID–19 Relief
By Ankit Panda
The institution has also announced a broader fund for COVID-19 relief efforts.
What Was Behind North Korea’s Busy March 2020 Missile Launches?
By Ankit Panda
Why did Pyongyang suddenly undertake a spate of missile launches?
Taiwan to Ship More Than 1 Million Face Masks to New Southbound Policy Countries Amid Pandemic
By Ankit Panda
Taipei will prioritize Southeast Asian states and India initially.
Interview: Ben Lowsen on Chinese PLA Ground Forces
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Assessing the future trajectory of PLA ground forces development.
The Belt and Road After COVID-19
By Plamen Tonchev
Possible post-pandemic scenarios for China’s long-term foreign policy strategy.