Region
East Asia
Learning From South Korea’s Fight Against Inflation
By Yong Kwon
One lesson from South Korea’s battle against runaway inflation in the 1980s: The importance of public communication.
Argentina Joins China’s Belt and Road
By Marc Lanteigne
The Argentine president’s attendance at the Beijing Winter Olympics brought big strides in the relationship.
Japan’s Changing ODA Diplomacy
By Daisuke Akimoto
From ending aid to China to a new emphasis on health amid the pandemic, Japan’s Official Development Assistance is evolving.
With His Term Coming to a Close, Moon Reiterates Importance of Peace Process on Korean Peninsula
By Mitch Shin
In an interview with news agencies of OANA, South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed his hope for the U.S. and North Korea to renew talks.
Taiwan, Somaliland Ties Growing Despite Diplomatic Isolation
By Associated Press
Somaliland broke away from Somalia in 1991 and has no formal diplomatic relations with any nation; Taiwan’s allies have dwindled over the years.
Hong Kong’s Zero-COVID Approach Meets Growing Frustration
By Alice Fung and David Rising
“This is insane… There is no way to reach zero cases.”
Breaking the Internet: China-US Competition Over Technology Standards
By Joshua Park
High-tech middle powers like Japan and South Korea will be crucial to avoiding a “splinternet.”
The Chinese Legislature’s Hidden Agenda
By Changhao Wei
Since 2020 the NPC has been adopting more and more bills without prior notification, jeopardizing earlier moves toward transparency.
Journalist Who Spoke to Peng Shuai Says Doubts Remain
By John Leicester
The carefully controlled conversation did not answer questions about whether Peng can speak her mind or move freely, and it did not put the controversy to rest.
Megan Walsh on Understanding China Through Its Literature
By Shannon Tiezzi
In a new book, Walsh explores the wildly divergent genres and styles of writing that are popular in China today.
China’s Star Recruit Eileen Gu Wins Gold in Big Air Skiing Event
By Jesse Turland
U.S. born but competing for China, skier Eileen Gu lived up to high expectations in her first Beijing Winter Olympics event.
Japan’s Infrastructure Investment in Northeast India
By Rupakjyoti Borah
Japan has invested around $2 billion in improving infrastructure in India's Northeast, which Tokyo sees as a crucial part of its own Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision.