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East Asia
Chen Gang a Dark Horse to Lead China’s Strategic Technoindustrial Policy
By Tristan Kenderdine
Chen Gang will likely enter the Politburo in 2027. His experience governing technoindustrial clusters will be a valuable skill set for top governance positions through the 2020s.
China’s Personal Information Protection Law and Its Global Impact
By Yiming “Ben” Hu
China first dedicated law on personal data protection will have a global impact.
Japan’s COVID-19 Vaccination Drive Success Is an Opportunity for Global Leadership
By James Gannon and Kazuyo Kato
Tokyo is battling a surge in COVID-19 cases, but its initially slow vaccination campaign has surged ahead too.
Online Shopping for Nukes? Tune Into a North Korean Military Parade.
By Jason Bartlett
North Korean broadcasts of military parades offer a veritable weapons catalog for U.S. adversaries.
IAEA: North Korea Seems to Have Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Reactor
By Hyung-Jin Kim
The latest IAEA report says there are signs that North Korea is again producing plutonium at its Yongbyon complex.
China’s ‘Common Prosperity’ Puts Tax-Dodging Celebrities On Notice
By Jesse Turland
The new focus on wealth redistribution comes alongside a crackdown on celebrity fan culture.
Japan, Taiwan Lawmakers Discuss China Threat
By Shannon Tiezzi
The interaction between legislators was intended as the equivalent of more formal “2+2” talks.
China’s Tang Dynasty and Afghanistan, the Graveyard of Empires
By Chan Kung
The rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty points to the crucial strategic significance of the region today known as Afghanistan.
Chen Min’er Guarantees Xi Jinping’s Influence Into the 2030s
By Tristan Kenderdine
Chen Min'er has long been near the top of China’s governance structure. His development as a likeness to Xi means he is now the conduit between the elder and younger factions of Xi’s New Core.
The RCEP Conundrum: Japan Awaits India’s Return
By Daisuke Akimoto
India’s return to the FTA would benefit not only the Indian economy, but also all RCEP member countries.
The Real Cause of Seoul’s Real Estate Bubble: Economic Anxiety
By Yong Kwon
Soaring real estate prices are deeply connected to structural issues with the South Korean economy.
Like It or Not, the South Korea-US Alliance Is Changing
By Sukjoon Yoon
The ROK-U.S. alliance is at a time of transition, and a lot of changes will be required to maintain the strength and effectiveness of the alliance into the future.