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East Asia
August 13, 2022
How the North Korean Government Is Squeezing Foreign Currency Out of Its People
By Sang Yong Lee
The North Korean government’s persistent efforts to acquire foreign currency reflects the severity of the economic crisis the country is facing.
August 13, 2022
What Will Kishida Say on August 15 at Japan’s National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead?
By Mindy Kotler
Kishida has an opportunity to demonstrate his independence now that Abe is gone. Will he return to the legacy of the Murayama statement?
August 13, 2022
The Realist Underpinnings of China’s Taiwan Strategy
By Corey Lee Bell
Yes, “reunification” is a matter of national pride and prestige for China. But isolating Taiwan also serves a critical strategic function – and that helps explain Beijing’s response to Pelosi’s visit.
August 12, 2022
The Japan-US Alliance Embraces the Economic
By Simran Walia
The advent of the new Economic 2+2 shows how closely economic issues are intertwined with security concerns.
August 12, 2022
Hong Kongers in Exile Fight for Their Truth – and Ukrainians
By Allia Bukhari
Hong Kongers say both communities share a common struggle to defend democracy and freedom in Asia and Europe respectively.
August 12, 2022
How Things Could Have Gone Wrong – and Still Can – in the Taiwan Strait
By Todd Hall
China’s military drills are over, but the risk of escalation remains.
August 11, 2022
Xi, Henan, and China’s Growing Financial Crisis
By Ahana Roy and Siddhant Nair
Recent protests in Henan underscored the risks facing China's banks as the real estate sector continues to struggle.
August 11, 2022
Why Was the UN Secretary General Planting Trees in Mongolia?
By Julian Dierkes and Jangar Tsembel
Antonio Guterres' participation in a tree-planting ceremony was a high-profile boost for the Mongolian government's One Billion Trees campaign.
August 11, 2022
Japan Prime Minister Purges Cabinet After Support Falls Over Church Ties
By Mari Yamaguchi
Kishida said it was important to gain people's trust and that the new Cabinet included only those who agreed to strictly review their ties to the Unification Church.
August 11, 2022
Kim Yo Jong Targets South Korean Leaflets as Root Cause of North’s COVID-19 Pandemic
By Mitch Shin
With Kim Jong Un’s declaration of victory over the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim Yo Jong warned of “deadly retaliatory” countermeasures against leaflets sent from South Korea.
August 11, 2022
Beijing’s Strategic Dilemma on Cross-Strait Relations
By Zhenze Huang
China has been forced into a reactive position when it comes to cross-strait relations, largely thanks to its inflexibility.
August 11, 2022
China’s New White Paper Lays out Vision for Post ‘Reunification’ Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, Beijing leaves open the possibility of an extended military occupation after unification, adding to fears that Taiwanese would be subject to a “re-education” campaign.
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