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East Asia
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.
Keep an Eye on the Japan-Korea Joint Development Zone
By Jaehyoung Ju
As far as maritime flashpoints in the Asia-Pacific go, don’t sleep on the potential expiration of the JDZ between Japan and South Korea.
Can China Be the JCPOA’s Last Hope?
By Jacopo Scita
As demonstrated during President Raisi’s visit to China, a return to the Iran nuclear deal is very much in Beijing’s interests. So why is China not pushing for exactly that?
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?