Region
East Asia
Redefining the Belt and Road Initiative
By Andreea Brînză
The BRI is not about physical routes in Eurasia. It is a global strategy.
Taiwan’s Nuclear Dilemma
By Nicolas Freschi
Nuclear energy has long been a contentious issue for Taiwan, but there are few good alternatives.
China's Credit Crunch
By Andrew McCormick
A crackdown on micro-lending, aimed at protecting consumers, is leaving China's lower class with little access to credit.
Why China Keeps Falling for Pyramid Schemes
By Eugene K. Chow
Pyramid schemes are big business in China – much to the government's chagrin.
Risky Business: South Korea's Secret Military Deal With UAE
By June Park and Ali Ahmad
The hidden military pact was meant to seal the UAE-ROK nuclear power plant deal.
Japan’s Belt and Road Puzzle, Decoded
By Titli Basu
Japan's support for the Belt and Road is contingent on shaping China into a responsible global player.
China-South Korea Relations: A Delicate Détente
By Kristian McGuire
The thaw in relations is not going to last long.
Taiwan's Vanishing History
By James X. Morris
A cemetery’s destruction highlights Taiwan’s systemic lack of cultural preservation.
Europe Ponders How to Curb China's High-Tech Buying Spree
By Friso Stevens
Struggling to reconcile stark differences, the Commission’s push to level the playing field is unlikely to make a dent.
China’s AI Agenda Advances
By Elsa Kania
As China throws state support behind AI development, major Chinese technology companies will remain integral players.
China Aims for the Moon – and Beyond
By Nayef Al-Rodhan
China’s space program, past, present, and future.
Pulling Back the Curtain on China’s Rocket Force
By David C. Logan
What can we learn about China's most secretive military branch by examining the career paths of its senior officers?