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East Asia
Japan Suspects Chinese Spy Balloons Violated Its Airspace
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan is debating the appropriate response to tackle such surveillance following the U.S. shootdown of a balloon from China.
South Korea Defense Report Revives ‘Enemy’ Label for North
By Hyung-Jin Kim
The country's defense white paper referred to North Korea as "our enemy" for the first time in six years.
China Sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan Sales
By Joe McDonald
The United States bars most sales of weapons-related technology to China anyway, so it’s unclear what effect the sanctions will have.
China Threatens US Entities Over Downing of Balloon
By Associated Press
The threat came after the U.S. sanctioned six Chinese entities it said are linked to Beijing's aerospace surveillance program.
Iran’s President Visits China, Hoping to Revitalize Ties
By Shannon Tiezzi
During his three-day visit, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi made clear that Iran is not satisfied with progress on a 2021 partnership agreement.
Will Japan Succeed in Its ‘Global South’ Diplomacy?
By Kei Hakata
A shift to values-based diplomacy must not jeopardize Japan’s long history of close engagement with the developing world.
Mass Data Leaks Sound Alarm About Taiwan’s Cybersecurity
By Brian Hioe
Underlying the leaks is the real concern that sensitive personal information could end up in Beijing’s hands.
Can Huawei Defy Geopolitical Gravity This Time?
By Lyu Jiaran and Dingding Chen
The White House is considering blocking Huawei's access to items below the 5G level, a move that would have a far-reaching impact on the Chinese tech giant.
South Korea’s First Attempt at Going Nuclear
By Gabriela Bernal
Seoul attempted to attain nuclear weapons back in the 1970s, only to be stopped by heavy pressure from Washington.
In China, a Web of Actors Weave Foreign Policy
By Carlo J.V. Caro
Beijing is often framed as a unitary actor, but the reality is that many actors influence policy decisions.
South Korea’s Interior Minister Impeached for Role in Itaewon Tragedy
By Chelsie Alexandre
For the first time in South Korea’s modern history, a sitting cabinet member has been impeached by the country’s parliament.
What Happened to the Chinese Balloon Over Latin America?
By Francisco Vázquez
Amid U.S. allegations of espionage, another Chinese balloon appeared over Latin America. How did regional governments respond?