Region
East Asia
South Korea’s Constant Struggle With Digital Sex Crimes
By Jason Bartlett
Weak legal mechanisms to punish sex offenders who use digital means, like cameras, contributes to the repetition of familiar and troubling crimes.
The Dilemma of Hong Kong’s Fixation on Zero COVID
By Charles Mok
Hong Kong's obsession with zero COVID is leading it down unproductive rabbit holes -- like hamster culling -- rather than finding long-term solutions.
Behind China’s Intervention in Vermont’s Electronic Waste Recycling Bill
By Flora Yan
How an obscure WTO agreement led to a spike in PRC attempts to change state legislation, sparking pushback from local lawmakers.
Forced Prison Labor in China: Hiding in Plain Sight
By Peter Humphrey
Two years after a 6-year-old discovered a plea for help in a package of Christmas cards, newly released prisoners detail their accusations – and the prison’s cover up when the scandal broke.
China’s Espionage Plans for the 2022 Winter Olympics: What Athletes Should Expect
By Nicholas Eftimiades
Yes, China is going to spy on the Olympic athletes. Its mandatory app is just the tip of the iceberg.
China’s Transportation Plan Will Boost Post-Pandemic Logistics
By Sara Hsu
As China’s infrastructure improves further, it’s going to be harder than ever for U.S. multinationals to move to underdeveloped countries like Vietnam and Indonesia.
Outlook: China’s Influence and Xi Jinping’s Leadership in 2022
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Trey McArver.
UK Intelligence Agency Targets China’s United Front
By Duncan Bartlett
Spymasters in the U.K. and other countries are going public in their push against CCP influence.
North Korea’s Escalation Strategy Won’t Work Anymore
By Man-seok Lee and Seung-min Woo
If North Korea conducted the recent missile tests in order to convince the U.S. to return to the negotiation table, Pyongyang should quickly change strategy.
Is China Putting ‘Wolf Warriors’ on a Leash?
By Aidan Powers-Riggs and Eduardo Jaramillo
Recent signs indicate that Beijing wants to moderate – but not abandon – the assertive tone of its diplomats.
North Korea’s Missile Tests: Biden’s Options
By Eric Gomez
Since the collapse of the U.S.-North Korea summit at Hanoi in February 2019, North Korea and the United States have been locked in a diplomatic impasse.