Region
East Asia
China’s Investment in the Balkans: A Decade of Discontent
By Nils Resare and Wawa Wang
Chinese investments into the Western Balkans have left a trail of public outcry and legal battles, revealing a region grappling with the complexities of economic development and foreign influence.
China and EU-candidate Serbia Sign Agreement to Build a ‘Shared Future’
By Dusan Stojanovic and Jovana Gec
Serbia became the first European country to commit to building a “community of common destiny” with China.
China’s Advance in Central America and Its Strategic Importance
By R. Evan Ellis
A China-dominated cluster is emerging among the three regimes in Central America not friendly toward the U.S.
Protest Song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ Now Banned in City After Appeals Court Overturns Ruling
By Kanis Leung
“Glory to Hong Kong” was often sung by demonstrators during huge anti-government protests in 2019.
South Korea’s Tortuous Reckoning With the Itaewon Tragedy
By Eunwoo Lee
A special counsel finally takes off after more than 550 days of the government’s dawdling and muddling.
25 Years Later: How a US Stealth Bomber Strike on China’s Belgrade Embassy Shook the World
By A. B. Abrams
The strike symbolized the height of the unipolar moment of the post-Cold War era – and forced potential U.S. adversaries to shore up their defenses.
Xi Jinping’s Visit to Europe Tests Transatlantic, EU Cohesion on China Policy
By Valbona Zeneli
Xi’s selected destinations in Europe – France, Serbia, and Hungary – carry a strong narrative significance.
As China and Iran Hunt for Dissidents in the US, the FBI Is Racing to Counter the Threat
By Eric Tucker, Didi Tang, and Nathan Ellgren
Most defendants charged in transnational repression plots are based in their home country, making arrests and prosecutions rare.
Politburo Proposals Spark Optimism in China’s Troubled Property Market
By Lizzi C. Lee
Despite positive market reactions, true recovery awaits deep fiscal and tax reforms anticipated at the upcoming Third Plenum.
The Data Quagmire for German Carmakers in China
By Rebecca Arcesati
The renewal of the Sino-German MoU on autonomous vehicles opens up questions around data privacy, security, and Germany’s industrial competitiveness.
Ma Ying-jeou’s Trip to China
By KAWASHIMA Shin
What is the significance of the visit by Taiwan’s former president?
South Korea’s Quest for Viable Third Parties
By Jinwan Park and SeungHwan Kim
Does the country’s new crop of minor parties represent a lasting realignment, or a temporary blip?