Region
East Asia
Good Art in Bad Times
By Vera Lim
The Hong Kong Occupy protests have inspired some fascinating art.
Troubled Skies Above the East China Sea
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
In its 2014 Report to Congress, the USCC underscores China’s challenge to the U.S. position in East Asia.
The Militarization of China’s Coast Guard
By Ryan D. Martinson
Plans for China’s still nascent coast guard suggest troubled times ahead in disputed waters.
China’s Economy: What Deng Can Teach Xi
By Michael Pettis
Michael Pettis on the four stages of China’s economic growth and the lessons of Deng Xiaoping.
Agent Orange in Okinawa
By Kimberly Hughes
Determined citizens are working to uncover “one of the best kept secrets of the Cold War era.”
The US-China MOU on Air and Maritime Encounters
By Mark J. Valencia
Last week’s memorandum of understanding was a start, but the risk of future incidents remains.
How Well Does China Control Its Military?
By Johannes Feige
Questions about coordination at the operational level have some significant implications.
China’s Deceptively Weak Anti-Satellite Capabilities
By Jaganath Sankaran
Relax, China's ASAT capabilities do not threaten U.S. satellites.
US Is Fighting the Wrong Cyberwar Against China
By Graham Webster
Just because this online arms race is quiet doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous.
A New Model for China-US Relations?
By Wei Zongyou
Both countries should do more to alleviate suspicion and defuse tensions.
US-China Relations: The Danger of Strategic Misjudgment
By Zheng Wang
Beijing and Washington cannot afford to let strategic misjudgments continue to pile up during the rest of Obama's term.
A Glimpse Into Chinese Nationalism
By Eric Fish
A new survey gauges popular support for actions on China’s maritime disputes, with some surprising results.