East Asia

Tokyo is poised to roll out a long-awaited stimulus package that will enable Japanese firms to gain global share in the fields of semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

Once a vibrant hub for entrepreneurial activity, China’s startup scene is now facing significant challenges as venture capital funding drops.

Calls for Taiwan to allocate 5 or even 10 percent of its GDP to defense – popularized by figures like Donald Trump – risk oversimplifying Taiwan’s unique fiscal and security challenges.

President Javier Milei’s openly critical stance toward China has evolved into an increasingly pragmatic collaboration.

Accusations that Japan is free-riding on U.S. security guarantees overlook the immense strategic and geographical value of U.S. military bases in Japan, including Okinawa and Yokosuka.

Taiwan hopes to keep ties with the U.S. stable, and Trump's slate of appointees is a mixed bag in that regard.

Robert Fico’s trip to China had underwhelming economic outcomes, yet it brought Bratislava into much closer political alignment with Beijing.

There is no doubt that Abe and Trump had a genuine friendship. However, what is often overlooked was how hard Abe worked to make that a reality.

Iran experiences diplomatic distancing with Chinese characteristics.

Beijing’s preferred form of ethnic minority culture is a sanitized simulacrum featuring plays, theme parks, and other government attractions aimed at Han tourists.

Mongolia and China seem to be moving forward on long-hoped-for cross-border infrastructure and joint energy projects, while stepping up technology cooperation.

"Moving forward, the ruling and opposition parties must work together to reform and rebuild public trust, aiming for unity."