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East Asia
Belarus Leader and Putin Ally Lukashenko to Visit China
By Associated Press
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.
Will China Create a New State-Owned Enterprise to Monopolize Artificial Intelligence?
By Shaoshan Liu
Since AI has become essential to national interest, China may not be willing to leave its development in the hands of private companies.
Who Is Li Shangfu, China’s Next Defense Minister?
By Marcus Clay
Gen. Li Shangfu, with deep ties to China’s military space enterprises, is widely expected to become China’s next minister of defense. What do we know about him?
China’s Growing Foothold in Hungary
By Gabriela Greilinger
Deepening Sino-Hungarian ties may pose further challenges to EU unity on China.
China Should Rethink Its Position on Debt
By Sarah Saadoun
China has lent over $1 trillion to more than 150 countries as part of its Belt and Road Initiative, making it the world’s largest official creditor.
Japan’s Politics Is Flooded With ‘Nepo Babies’
By Takahashi Kosuke
Japan has an unusually high percentage of lawmakers who come from political dynasties – and it shows.
Genshin Impact and Chinese Nationalism
By Song Tang
The mega-success of the RPG is seen as a win for China’s soft power.
What Is China’s Peace Proposal for Ukraine War?
By Associated Press
China's 12-point proposal doesn't offer any new ideas or specific solutions, but its underlying tone is pro-Russian.
North Korea Says It Launched 4 Strategic Cruise Missiles
By Mitch Shin
North Korea claims to have tested cruise missiles a day after the South Korea-U.S. tabletop drills.
China Could Learn From Ukraine War – But on the Korean Peninsula, Not Taiwan
By A. B. Abrams
12 months of Western operations in Ukraine could hold valuable lessons for Chinese security interests in North Korea.
As Russia’s Military Stumbles in Ukraine, Chinese Strategists Are Taking Notes
By Lyle Goldstein and Nathan Waechter
China is drawing lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Chinese military sources can tell us exactly what the PLA is learning.
What’s Driving South Korea’s Debate on Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
Why is interest in nuclear weapons acquisition growing in South Korea?