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East Asia
Is Mongolia Ready for a Female President?
By Manduul Bat-Orshikh
Ts. Oyungerel has announced she will seek the Democratic Party’s nomination for this year's presidential election, sparking controversy before the race even starts.
Is Institutionalism Still Useful in Elite China Political Analyses?
By Tristan Kenderdine
China's elite politics is ultimately unpredictable, but the party cadre system remains the most resilient political institution.
Sentences for ‘Hong Kong 12’ Spark Outrage From Pro-Democrats
By Jessie Lau
The case served as a flashpoint for Hong Kong's beleaguered pro-democracy movement.
The Strategic Implications of the China-EU Investment Deal
By Theresa Fallon
The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment is a win for China, and a blow to transatlantic relations.
Japan Faces Its Worst COVID-19 Outbreak Yet
By Thisanka Siripala
Record breaking infections in Tokyo have sparked a sense of impending crisis in the capital’s battle against the coronavirus.
Russia’s Romance With China Is All About Keeping Up Appearances
By Gabriel Gavin
Closer ties between Moscow and Beijing are worth more as a threat than a reality.
Taiwan Tightens Pandemic Measures After First Local COVID-19 Case Since April
By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan is tightening borders as a new, more contagious variant of COVID-19 spreads around the world.
China Clamps Down in Hidden Hunt for Coronavirus Origins
By Associated Press
China’s government is only allowing hand-picked research teams to look into the origins of COVID-19 – and keeping tight control over any findings.
More and More South Koreans Are Going Vegetarian
By Jenna Gibson
With more people interested in meat-free options, companies and even the Korean government are taking note.
Ant Group’s Year of Reckoning?
By Eleanor Albert
The targeting of the fintech giant may be part politics, part personal, and part regulatory reform.
EU-China Investment Deal: Has China Revived Its European Diplomacy?
By Alexis Leggeri
The China-EU relationship has changed. Will the CAI spark a new era of Chinese diplomacy on the continent?
Japan’s New Gender Equality Policy Takes a Step Back
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s law requiring married couples to use the same surname has come under the spotlight as a significant obstacle to women’s empowerment.