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One Chinese Netizen’s Perspective on the Ukraine War
May 31, 2023

One Chinese Netizen’s Perspective on the Ukraine War

By Mu Chunshan
From the outside, it may seem that most Chinese support Russia, but one eloquent post may speak for China’s “silent majority.”
The China Factor in Japan-South Korea Rapprochement
May 31, 2023

The China Factor in Japan-South Korea Rapprochement

By Corey Lee Bell, Elena Collinson, and Xunpeng Shi
Long-running trade rivalries between the two nations are now being eclipsed by the common threat posed by China’s economic transformation.

The Hidden History of Korean Labor Migrants in Germany
May 31, 2023

The Hidden History of Korean Labor Migrants in Germany

By Tim Hildebrandt
The past struggles of Korean migrant workers in Germany offer lessons for South Korea today as it grapples with labor migration and the need to treat foreign workers fairly.

Japan, China to Resume Military Exchanges in July After 4 Years 
May 31, 2023

Japan, China to Resume Military Exchanges in July After 4 Years 

By Takahashi Kosuke
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation will resume arranging JSDF and PLA exchanges in July, the latest development in 20 years of on-again/off-again visits.

Beijing Says Chinese, US Defense Chiefs Won’t Meet at Shangri-La Dialogue
May 31, 2023

Beijing Says Chinese, US Defense Chiefs Won’t Meet at Shangri-La Dialogue

By Associated Press
The baby steps toward re-engagement will not extend to military dialogue.
The End of an Era: Beijing LGBT Center Closes
May 30, 2023

The End of an Era: Beijing LGBT Center Closes

By Larry Mullin
The center’s shutdown had been feared for months amid tightening restrictions on the LGBTQ community in China.

Planned Fukushima Water Release Adds a New Wrinkle to Japan-South Korea Ties
May 30, 2023

Planned Fukushima Water Release Adds a New Wrinkle to Japan-South Korea Ties

By Thisanka Siripala
As Japan prepares to release treated water from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, it battles harsh criticism from South Korea.
Yuki Tatsumi on the G7 Hiroshima Summit
May 30, 2023

Yuki Tatsumi on the G7 Hiroshima Summit

By Shannon Tiezzi
“The fact that the summit took place in Hiroshima in the middle of Russia-Ukraine war (in which Russia has not been hesitant to use nuclear intimidation) was significant.”

Rights Group: Uyghur Student Missing in Hong Kong, Feared Detained
May 27, 2023

Rights Group: Uyghur Student Missing in Hong Kong, Feared Detained

By Kanis Leung
Abuduwaili Abudureheman was reported missing after texting that he was interrogated by police at Hong Kong’s airport.

How China Integrates Drones Into PLA Operations Surrounding Taiwan
May 27, 2023

How China Integrates Drones Into PLA Operations Surrounding Taiwan

By Olli Pekka Suorsa and Adrian Ang U-Jin
Operating alongside seemingly complementary crewed counterparts, Chinese drones offer significant advantages in terms of range and loiter time.

What ‘De-risking’ Means for China
May 27, 2023

What ‘De-risking’ Means for China

By Denny Roy
Beijing seems unable or unwilling to grasp the very different lineages of “containment” and de-risking.
‘Hiroshima Vision’ Highlights Japan’s 2 Dilemmas on Nuclear Disarmament
May 27, 2023

‘Hiroshima Vision’ Highlights Japan’s 2 Dilemmas on Nuclear Disarmament

By Hideo Asano
The Japanese government has been trying to reconcile the long-standing challenge of balancing nuclear disarmament and nuclear deterrence.

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