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Rights Group: Uyghur Student Missing in Hong Kong, Feared Detained
May 27, 2023

Rights Group: Uyghur Student Missing in Hong Kong, Feared Detained

By Kanis Leung
Abuduwaili Abudureheman has gone missing after texting that he was interrogated by police at Hong Kong’s airport.

How China Integrates Drones Into PLA Operations Surrounding Taiwan
May 27, 2023

How China Integrates Drones Into PLA Operations Surrounding Taiwan

By Olli Pekka Suorsa and Adrian Ang U-Jin
Operating alongside seemingly complementary crewed counterparts, Chinese drones offer significant advantages in terms of range and loiter time.
What ‘De-risking’ Means for China
May 27, 2023

What ‘De-risking’ Means for China

By Denny Roy
Beijing seems unable or unwilling to grasp the very different lineages of “containment” and de-risking.

‘Hiroshima Vision’ Highlights Japan’s 2 Dilemmas on Nuclear Disarmament
May 27, 2023

‘Hiroshima Vision’ Highlights Japan’s 2 Dilemmas on Nuclear Disarmament

By Hideo Asano
The Japanese government has been trying to reconcile the long-standing challenge of balancing nuclear disarmament and nuclear deterrence.

Taiwan Says War With China Can and Should Be Avoided
May 26, 2023

Taiwan Says War With China Can and Should Be Avoided

By Kevin Cheng
Taiwanese officials largely downplay the risk of an imminent invasion from Beijing, but they are also making preparations for the worst-case scenario.

China-Latin America Relations Amid the Pink Tide 2.0
May 26, 2023

China-Latin America Relations Amid the Pink Tide 2.0

By Lunting Wu
The distinct features of the current leftist politics in Latin America may shape relations with China differently than during the first Pink Tide in the early 2000s. 

Who Is Xie Feng, China’s New Ambassador to the US?
May 26, 2023

Who Is Xie Feng, China’s New Ambassador to the US?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Unlike his predecessor, Xie has 30 years of experience handling U.S. issues. Can he help keep the fragile thaw going?
South Korea Launches First Commercial-Grade Satellite as North Korea Plans First Spy Satellite
May 25, 2023

South Korea Launches First Commercial-Grade Satellite as North Korea Plans First Spy Satellite

By Hyung-jin Kim
The two Koreas, technically in a state of war, have no military reconnaissance satellites of their own and both are eager to possess them.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to Provide Ukraine With 100 Transport Vehicles
May 24, 2023

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to Provide Ukraine With 100 Transport Vehicles

By Takahashi Kosuke
The ruling LDP is striving to ease weapon export rules, with Ukraine in mind, but faces pushback from its junior coalition partner. 

The Hiroshima G7 Summit and Japan’s Evolving Security Identity
May 24, 2023

The Hiroshima G7 Summit and Japan’s Evolving Security Identity

By Yukari Easton
Kishida’s biggest achievement thus far may be showing Japan that sitting out on all conflicts is perhaps no longer an option.

Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military Alliance
May 24, 2023

Okinawans March for Peace as Japan Beefs Up US Military Alliance

By Cristian Martini Grimaldi
Even while Tokyo moves to bolster its defense capabilities, residents of Okinawa continue to protest the militarization of their homeland.
Takeaways From the 2023 Hiroshima G7 Summit
May 23, 2023

Takeaways From the 2023 Hiroshima G7 Summit

By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What happened at the 2023 G-7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan?

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