Region
East Asia
Why International Sanctions on Hong Kong May Not Work as Expected
By Jin Kai
The moves announced so far are mostly symbolic – and far from enough to change Beijing’s calculus.
Recent Wins and Defeats for the CCP’s Global Media Influence Campaign
By Sarah Cook
Some tactics have been productive, but others are fueling a backlash.
South Korea’s After-School Child Care Workers Strike for Better Working Conditions
By Mitch Shin
Workers want the government to guarantee pay for their extra working hours and stop a move to shift management of the industry from schools to local governments.
Is China a New Colonial Power?
By Amitai Etzioni
How well do the claims of neocolonialism stand up?
Lam Says Next US President Should Not Interfere in Hong Kong
By Associated Press
During a visit to Beijing, Hong Kong's leader denounced U.S. sanctions targeting the national security law.
What Does Biden’s Election Win Mean for the South Korean Economy?
By Kyle Ferrier
The Biden administration will have important ramifications for U.S.-South Korea economics ties, from the KORUS FTA to the TPP.
China and the World: Can China Lead?
By Jongsoo Lee
An interview with William Kirby on China's ambitions, soft power, and education.
As Taiwan Watches US Election, It May Need Time to Trust a Biden Administration
By Nick Aspinwall
Joe Biden projects as a strong supporter of Taiwan should he win the presidency, but people in Taiwan still feel jilted by perceived slights by past Democratic administrations.
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.