Region
East Asia
Chinese Gather Despite Heavy Security as Former Premier Li Keqiang Is Laid to Rest
By Christopher Bodeen and Ken Moritsugu
Authorities appeared to be taking a relatively light approach to the public outpouring of grief at Li's passing, possibly to avoid sparking a larger incident.
Decoding the ‘Positive Signal’ in China-US Relations
By Sophie Wushuang Yi
Amid several simultaneous humanitarian crises, finding a China-U.S. modus vivendi could not be more urgent.
The Paradox of South Korea’s Presidential Approval Rating
By Hyeonjong Min
Despite persistently high approval ratings, former President Moon did not pursue major reforms. President Yoon, with low numbers, is promising to do just that.
As Taiwan’s Election Looms, KMT-TPP Unity Talks Stumble
By Brian Hioe
With three candidates vying for the pan-Blue vote, Taiwan's presidential election is shaping up to be contentious but ultimately not very competitive.
How Reality Upsets Milei’s Dream of Freezing Argentina’s Relations With China
By Fernando Prats and Salvador Lescano
If elected, Argentinian presidential hopeful Javier Milei will find several practical challenges to upholding his promise of “not negotiating with communists.”
Chinese Arrivals Fill Gaps Left by Hong Kong Exodus
By Kanis Leung
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers left amid a crackdown on dissent. But Hong Kong is still freer than the mainland, making it attractive for Chinese professionals.
Where Do Trans Rights Stand in Taiwan After Same-Sex Marriage Legalization?
By Daniel Yo-Ling
Transgender advocacy has ballooned in Taiwan over the past five years, but so has the backlash.
Can Japan Thread the Needle on the Israel-Hamas Conflict?
By William M.Z. Fujii
The geopolitical picture increasingly resembles that of 1973 – a traumatic experience that Japan wants to avoid reliving.
Deciphering the Changing Contours of the China-US Chip War
By Megha Shrivastava
The latest U.S. restrictions on China's semiconductor industry aim to plug loopholes, but will create new ones in turn.
China’s Growing Offshore Wind Energy Drive
By Anne-Marie Dedene
China's unrelenting commitment to offshore wind energy has sent ripples across the global energy landscape and the European Union’s efforts to build up their own offshore wind sector.
China’s Growing Submarine Capabilities
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Keeping track of Chinese submarines is “increasingly an international effort.”
1 Year After Itaewon Crowd Crush, Victims’ Families Demand a Special Investigation
By Hyung-Jin Kim
No top-level officials have been held accountable for the crowd crush that killed 159 people during Halloween celebrations.