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East Asia
Why Xi Jinping’s China Will Clamp Down Harder on Domestic Criticism
By Corey Lee Bell
The COVID-19 protests took aim at Xi personally – arguably a result of his high-profile moves to exert firm control over all levels of government.
German, Lithuanian Lawmakers Show Support With Taiwan Visit
By Huizhong Wu
The Lithuanian delegation in particular drew parallels between the threat they face from Russia and the threat Taiwan faces from China.
Japan Is Changing the Game for Space Powers
By Namrata Goswami
The coming ispace lunar landing would mark a paradigm shift in space operations – something Japan has seen coming for over a decade.
Veer Guardian 2023: Maiden India-Japan Air Exercise to Begin
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The China factor has steadied the two nations' strategic partnership, despite their differences of opinion on other matters.
No Escape: Camp Survivor Describes Life Under House Arrest in Xinjiang
By Tasnim Nazeer
Zhanargul Zhumatai, a Kazakh artist and former editor, lives in fear of being rearrested by the Chinese authorities at any time.
China Holds Large-scale Joint Strike Drills Aimed at Taiwan
By Huizhong Wu
From 6 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday morning, China's People's Liberation Army flew 57 warplanes and four ships toward Taiwan.
Taiwan Politics Outlook: A KMT Resurgence?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Nathan F. Batto.
Missiles Are No Substitute for Japan Self-Defense Forces’ Manpower Shortage
By Samuel Porter
For all the focus on rising budgets and offensive strike capabilities, a far more mundane concern is posing a dire threat to Japan’s security.
Big Ideas From Recent Trends in China’s Data Governance
By Nanda Min Htin
A look at the direction of China's data governance – and, by extension, the future of its digital economy.
The Tawang Effect: Forecasting China-India Relations in 2023
By Jagannath Panda
Following the clash along their disputed border in December, there's little reason for optimism in China-India ties for the new year.
With Chips on the Brain, Netherlands Seeks an Ally in South Korea
By Friso Stevens
Both the Netherlands and South Korea are crucial players in the semiconductor industry – and neither wants to be caught in the China-U.S. crossfire.
North Korea’s Strategic Build-Up
By Mitch Shin
After conducting a record number of missile launches in 2022, North Korea will narrow down the scope of its nuclear weapons development.