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East Asia
As Taiwan’s Tsai Begins Overseas Tour, China Threatens to Retaliate if She Meets US House Speaker
By Associated Press
Taiwan’s president will visit Guatemala and Belize – with stopovers in New York and Los Angeles on her way to and from Central America.
China’s Lackluster Vaccination Drive: A Tale of Local Cadre Incentives
By Zhuoran Li
Why was China’s vaccination campaign so little, so late? The key lies in understanding cadres’ daily working routine under Xi Jinping.
Chairman Says Russia’s Gazprom Close to Maximum Gas Supply to China
By Associated Press
China's imports from Russia, mostly oil and gas, surged 31.3 percent over a year ago in January and February to $18.6 billion.
What Does China Expect From Malaysia Relations Under Anwar?
By Nian Peng
China-Malaysia relations are going to see good opportunities with Anwar in office. However, it is not safe to assume that relations will develop smoothly.
Implications of Dalai Lama Identifying New Head of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
His move, which adds a twist to the Tibetan power struggle with China, will have to be endorsed by the Mongolian clergy for broader acceptance.
China’s Diplomacy: A Triumph of Cost-Benefit Analysis
By François Godement
Do China’s capacities match the long shadow it projects on the global community? And what are the risks that China is ready to take in its international endeavors?
Kim Wants North Korea to Make More Nuclear Material for Bombs
By Kim Tong-hyung
Kim Jong Un told officials and scientists at a state nuclear weapons institute they must ramp up bomb fuel production to meet his goals to expand his nuclear arsenal “exponentially.”
Ma Ying-jeou’s Trip to China Sparks Pushback – From Taiwanese and Chinese Alike
By Hemant Adlakha
Beijing approves of Ma Ying-jeou’s historic 12-day journey into China, but a segment of the Chinese public sees Ma as a “pro-independence” traitor.
South Korea’s ‘Three Axis’ Defense System Is in Trouble
By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
As deterrence by denial becomes less feasible, South Korea must double down on “Korean Massive Punishment and Retaliation.”
Honduras’ China Switch and the Aftershocks
By Wang Linbin
Honduras has officially terminated diplomatic relations with Taipei and embraced Beijing instead. Given China’s positioning in Latin America, this is not an isolated event.
Xi-Putin Meeting: Deepening Ties or a Necessary Bond?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite the visit, what Russia and China will be willing to do for each other beyond diplomatic comfort remains to be seen.
Hong Kong Is Trying to Salvage Its Image. Who Is It Fooling?
By Eric Lai
The government is eager to tell “a good Hong Kong story” – but actions speak louder than words.