East Asia

In his address to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, Yoon Suk-yeol said Japan has transformed into a partner sharing common values.

China’s position paper won’t contribute to peace in Ukraine, but it does offer useful insights into how Beijing conceives of its global role.

Amid great power competition, life in the China-Russia borderlands reveals the paradoxes underpinning the Beijing-Moscow friendship.

Xi changed China’s trajectory from the “Reform and Opening Up” of his predecessors toward a more internal and state-focused model of economic development.

"For residents in large cities like Beijing or Shanghai, the surveillance starts the moment you step outside... But there’s just as much, if not more, tracking in the virtual world."

Despite his reputation for being a political weakling, Li deserves credit for successfully championing reformist economic values.

An eye-witness report by two investigative journalists on the ground in Prato, Italy.

As President Alberto Fernandez’s term comes to an end, his flawed approach toward China is among his government’s greatest shortcomings.

Insights from Soo Kim.

The missiles, to be deployed on Aegis-equipped destroyers, will add to Japan’s counterstrike capability. 

Belarus has been Russia's main military ally in the invasion of Ukraine, and Lukashenko's visit comes as top U.S. officials repeated warnings China was considering providing military aid to Russia.

The Diplomat reaches a milestone: reflecting on 100 issues of the magazine.