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East Asia
Xi Jinping Has Critics in China. They Have Paid a Steep Price.
By William Nee
Human rights defenders in China face arrest and lengthy detention for calling out Xi’s mistakes.
Pakistanis Perceive China as Their ‘Best Friend’
By Kristina Kironska and Jeremy Garlick
While perceptions of China have soured in many parts of the world, very few Pakistanis have anything but positive sentiments toward Beijing.
Taiwan Chipmaker TSMC Says Quarterly Profit $8.8 Billion
By Associated Press
Chipmakers are benefiting for demand for next-generation telecoms, high-performance computing and chips for use in products from cars to medical devices.
North Korea Tests Long-Range Strategic Cruise Missile
By Mitch Shin
Kim Jong Un guided the test-launch on Wednesday, KCNA reported, continuing his heavy emphasis on North Korea’s tactical nuclear weapons.
Laos and ‘Xiplomacy’
By Sribala Subramanian
China’s leader has leveraged a boyhood connection into a blooming strategic partnership.
China-Poland Relations Amid the Ukraine War
By Lunting Wu and Kamil Matusiewicz
From riding high at the Beijing Olympics, China-Poland relations have faltered due to the nations' opposing approaches to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Seventh Plenum Sends ‘Stay the Course’ Signal Ahead of 20th Party Congress
By Shannon Tiezzi
The final preview of the upcoming 20th National Congress of the CCP was a blow for anyone hoping for a shift on foreign policy or “zero COVID.”
Japan Launches Third Taigei-Class Submarine for JMSDF
By Kosuke Takahashi
The newly launched Jingei SSK is expected to enter service in March 2024.
Will Vladimir Putin Share the Fate of South Korea’s Park Chung-hee?
By Justin Fendos
Kim Jae-gyu, Park’s security chief, ended up as his assassin.
Europe’s Response to China’s Quest for Technology
By Ivana Karásková, Veronika Blablová, and Filip Šebok
The CCP has been funding scientific research across Europe, even in regions often dismissed as unimportant for China’s science and technology ambitions.
China’s 20th Party Congress: A Downside Scenario
By Dan Macklin
If political turnover norms are abandoned, Xi could surround himself with compliant officials, raising the risk of policy missteps.
Influencing the Influencer: China and Elon Musk
By Charles Mok
Elon Musk’s latest comments on Taiwan should draw our attention to the security implications of his close relationship with – and potential influence from – China.