Region
East Asia
Upgrading South Korean THAAD
By Sukjoon Yoon
At some point in the near future it will no longer be possible for South Korean policy to remain ambiguous.
Japan Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Variants
By Thisanka Siripala
Tokyo and Osaka face a prolonged, stricter state of emergency after an explosion of faster spreading COVID-19 variants.
Chinese Subsidies: A Threat to US Competitiveness?
By Sara Hsu
Are Chinese subsidies to firms in strategic sectors a threat to the competitiveness of U.S. companies?
Taiwan Catches Two Chinese Nationals Arriving by Dinghy
By Nick Aspinwall
At least one Chinese national said he had fled to Taiwan in search of “freedom and democracy,” raising questions about border security and refugee laws.
How Chinese Fans Enforce Chinese Nationalism on the World
By Siru Chen
Chinese fans are quick to call out idols for crossing political red lines -- and those norms are being internalized in the global pop culture industry.
Hong Kong Domestic Workers Decry Mandatory COVID-19 Testing
By Jessie Lau
Activists say the community is being singled out unfairly, a continuation of long-standing discriminatory practices.
Ramadan in China: Faithful Dwindle Under Limits on Religion
By Ken Moritsugu and Dake Kang
The tree-lined paths of the Id Kah Mosque's grounds are tranquil, and it's easy to miss the three surveillance cameras keeping watch over whoever comes in.
How Mongolia Made the Most of Vaccine Diplomacy
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia has received vaccines not only from neighbors China and Russia, but from India and COVAX as well.
Moon’s Prosecutor Pick Puts Reform Efforts Back in the Spotlight
By Jenna Gibson
Kim Oh-soo, the nominee for prosecutor general, is a strong supporter of President Moon's controversial prosecution reform plan.
China’s Deep-Sea Motivation for Claiming Sovereignty Over the South China Sea
By Mark Crescenzi and Stephen Gent
At the bottom of the contested waters lies a supply of the rare earth minerals crucial to China’s tech ambitions.
China ‘in a Category by Itself’ of Religious Rights Violators
By Bonnie Girard
An interview with Gary Bauer, commissioner of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
3 Reasons Why the US Doesn’t Have a Coherent China Strategy
By Bu Le and Dingding Chen
The United States’ China policy will continue to zig and zag in the future.