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East Asia
New Tokyo Olympic President Tries to Assure Japan on Safety, Even as PM Extends State of Emergency
By Associated Press
With polling showing strong opposition to holding the Games this summer and COVID-19 cases holding strong, Hashimoto Seiko has an uphill battle to win public support.
The Continuing Mystery of the Belt and Road
By Yuan Jiang
There are still competing theories and explanations of what China's signature foreign policy platform actually means.
What’s on the Agenda for China’s National People’s Congress?
By Shannon Tiezzi
This year's big tasks are finalizing the 14th Five-Year Plan and remaking Hong Kong's electoral system.
Biden Should Embrace South Korea’s Strategic Nondecision on the Quad
By James Park
If the U.S. can seek cooperation without pushing South Korea directly into the U.S.-China crossfire, why not take that path?
American Views of China Drop to Record Low
By Eleanor Albert
A recent poll from Gallup joins a growing body of evidence that China's global image is slipping - especially in the United States.
Why FDR Embraced China as a Great Power
By Keikichi Takahashi
Franklin Roosevelt sought to boost China’s global stature, provided it could meet three conditions. How does modern China measure up to that standard?
Can Southeast Asia Follow South Korea’s Democratization Model?
By Choi Seong Hyeon
Democratic movements in Myanmar and Thailand may face more challenges than South Korea did in the late 20th century.
Photos Show North Korea May Be Trying to Extract Plutonium
By Associated Press
In January, Kim vowed to enlarge the North's nuclear arsenal and disclosed an array of high-tech weapons systems targeting the United States.
Migrant Workers Face Dire Conditions at South Korean Farms
By Associated Press
The death of a Cambodian worker last year attracted new attention to long-standing problems of overwork, lack of medical access, and mistreatment.
Why Did Thousands of K-Pop Songs Disappear From Spotify?
By Jenna Gibson
Kakao Entertainment and the streaming service were unable to reach a licensing extension -- just as Spotify entered the Korean market.
Fukushima Chief: No Need to Extend Decommissioning Target
By Associated Press
Despite recent setbacks, the head of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says the goal to fully decommission in 30-40 years is on track.
What Is the CPPCC Anyway?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Your guide to the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, just in time for its annual session in Beijing.