Region
East Asia
Nuclear Power and Japan’s 2050 Climate Pledge
By Tom Corben
Japan’s latest carbon-neutrality pledge puts the spotlight on the challenges facing the country’s nuclear power industry.
Australian Import Bans Show the Sharp Edge of China’s Economic Power
By Sebastian Strangio
The unilateral restrictions are intended to demonstrate to other nations the costs of challenging China's interests.
The PLA’s AI Competitions
By Marcus Clay
Can the new design contests foster a culture of military innovation in China?
Xi Sells China as ‘Market for the World,’ But Concerns Linger
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi tried to reassure foreign companies that a focus on domestic consumption and “self-reliance” will go hand-in-hand with continued opening.
China-Australia Relations Continue Their Downward Spiral
By Eleanor Albert
China is ramping up economic pressure on Australia as overall ties continue to sour.
Beijing’s Sanctions on US Weapons Makers Are a Weak Move
By David Yuan
China's sanctioning of companies involved in the United States' latest arms sale to Taiwan is a move straight out of an old playbook. As such, it is best ignored.
China’s Fifth Plenum: Old Goals and Shifting Priorities
By Tristan Kenderdine
There's much more than technoindustrial policy in China’s Fifth Plenum communique, especially when compared to the 2015 outcomes.
Market Debut of Chinese E-finance Giant Ant Group Postponed
By Associated Press
It was hoped that Ant's debut would put a spotlight on China’s economic rebound from the pandemic.
South Korea’s Flu Vaccine Deaths Preview COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Challenges
By Justin Fendos
The public panic over flu vaccine safety highlights the potential problems facing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Regardless of the US Election Result, China Sees Itself as the Ultimate Winner
By Shannon Tiezzi
China’s leaders have bought into a narrative of historical inevitably: China is destined to rise, and the United States to fall.
Who Should Hong Kong Favor in the US Election? No One.
By Frances Hui
“Hong Kongers” is its own brand: Neither for Trump nor for Biden.
Taiwan’s Overall Defense Concept, Explained
By Lee Hsi-min and Eric Lee
The concept’s developer explains the asymmetric approach to Taiwan’s defense.