Region
East Asia
TSMC and Samsung: Semiconductor Chip Shortage
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from David Yoffie.
South Korea’s Struggle With the Politics of Inclusion
By Yong Kwon
The obvious path out of South Korea’s demographic crisis is encouraging more immigrants and women to join the workforce. What’s standing in the way?
Why Taiwan Is Beating COVID-19 – Again
By Wayne Soon
How did Taiwan suppress this wave, even as Australia, Vietnam, and Singapore are struggling with an uptick of the virus?
Tokyo Sets Another COVID Record Days After Olympics Begin
By Mari Yamaguchi
Even as the Games continue, health experts urged Japanese to adopt a “sense of crisis” toward the current outbreak.
Mongolia Seizes the Diplomatic Moment
By Shannon Tiezzi
In the space of just five days, Mongolian officials have held high-level talks with China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States
Remaking the South Korea-US Alliance
By Sukjoon Yoon
The threat from North Korea (and beyond) has changed. The ROK-U.S. alliance must change as well to keep pace.
After Massive Floods, Zhengzhou’s Subway Becomes a Public Mourning Site
By Dake Kang
At least 71 people perished in last week’s floods in Henan Province, including 14 who were trapped on the flooded subway in Zhengzhou.
How China Missed Its COVID-19 Opportunity
By Ben Moeller
After initial missteps, Beijing had the chance to be the envy of the world for its pandemic management. What went wrong?
North, South Korea Agree to Reopen Communication Channels
By Mitch Shin
With only eight months left in President Moon’s term, the two Koreas surprisingly agreed to restore channels and improve ties.
General Ju Qiansheng Takes Command of the PLA Strategic Support Force
By Marcus Clay
The former commander of the People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force Network Systems Department is taking over the entire force.
Hotels and Free Wi-Fi Are Sitting Ducks for North Korean Cybercriminals
By Jason Bartlett
North Korea has a track record of conducting sophisticated cyberattacks from unexpected locations through highly creative means.
During Latest Exchange, China Presents US With 2 Lists of Grievances
By Shannon Tiezzi
Based on the official read-outs from both sides, it seems Wendy Sherman’s trip to China didn’t go much beyond repeating lengthy lists of concern.