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East Asia
China’s Ukraine Envoy Due to Start Europe Trip
By Associated Press
Li Hui, a former ambassador to Moscow, will visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany, and Russia to discuss a political settlement to the war.
Why Won’t Japan Apologize in a Way That Satisfies South Korea?
By Jio Kamata
Again and again, Japanese prime ministers have hesitated to go against the powerful conservative faction to offer a direct apology for Japan's colonial period.
How Taiwan’s Growing Economic Woes Will Impact Its 2024 Elections
By Daniel Fu
Voters' general pessimism regarding the economy is souring views of the DPP as Taiwan gears up for presidential elections in January.
Europe and Germany in China-US Rivalry
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Klaus Mühlhahn.
With Taiwan in Mind, China Observes Attack Helicopter Operations in Ukraine
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
China has invested heavily in a large force of modern military helicopters, so its military strategists are watching closely as Russia's helicopter fleet takes massive damage.
Australia Trade Minister Seeks to Mend Ties on Visit to China
By Associated Press
China recently resumed imports of Australian coal, cotton, and copper, and Minister Don Farrell has said he would push for a review of tariffs on Australian barley.
How the US Air Force Is Preparing to Fight Under Bombardment in the Pacific
By A. B. Abrams
The U.S. Air Force has made a wide range of complementary investments to increase the survivability of its military facilities across East Asia.
China’s Audacious Bid for Its Vision of a Multipolar World
By Tianyi Wu
Beijing wants to charm Europe and the Global South away from the United States. What is – or is not – working, and what is Beijing’s next move?
Leaders of Japan, South Korea to Visit Memorial to Korean Victims of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
By Takahashi Kosuke
A visit by Kishida and Yoon to the Monument in Memory of the Korean Victims of the A-bomb will mark a watershed in the historic reconciliation between the two nations.
The Trouble With Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies
By Ross Feingold
All too often, Taiwan looks the other way as its formal partners commit human rights abuses.
Momentum Building in the Japan-South Korea Partnership
By Kyoko Imai
Asia’s two leading democracies have no choice but to put their historical differences aside. That’s clear from recent engagement between Kishida and Yoon.
Managing the G7 Hiroshima Summit
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio faces a challenging task.