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East Asia
Taiwan to Loosen COVID Social Distancing Restrictions, Announces Global Assistance Measures
By Nick Aspinwall
The country, which has confirmed just 443 cases of COVID-19, is set to ease social distancing seating restrictions in public places.
UK Offers Hong Kongers a Potential Exit Strategy
By Eleanor Albert
The U.K., along with Taiwan and the U.S., is discussing making it easier for Hong Kongers to migrate ahead of a looming national security law.
Focus Shifts to Hong Kong’s Fate on Tiananmen Anniversary
By Associated Press
In a sign of Hong Kong’s shrinking freedoms, the annual Tiananmen vigil was not authorized for the first time in 30 years.
Is China Changing Its Thinking on Data Localization?
By Xiaomeng Lu
What to make of new provincial cross-border data flow proposals.
Japan’s Challenges Balancing National Security and Economics
By Michio Ueda
National security and economic interests are perhaps more tightly bound together than ever before.
South Korea’s Elderly Face Unique Challenges From COVID-19
By Jenna Gibson
Amid South Korea's struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, the elderly face particular challenges -- and not just from the disease.
Can US-China-Russia Arms Control Really Work?
By Robert Farley
Trilateral arms control may be imaginable, but that doesn’t mean it’s likely.
The 3 Flashpoints That Could Turn a US-China ‘Cold War’ Hot
By Daniel Russel
Beware the crisis hiding in plain sight.
With New Divorce Rule, China Further Pushes ‘Family Values’
By Chauncey Jung
From promoting gender equality to advocating for “family values,” the CCP has drastically changed its tone after 70 years in power.
Can Wuhan’s Punk Scene Survive the Coronavirus?
By Larry Mullin
Venues and musicians in Wuhan, China’s underground rock capital, are struggling with lockdowns after the outbreak of COVID-19.
Top US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand Officials Discuss Hong Kong
By Ankit Panda
The five countries discussed Hong Kong alongside other global issues.
South Korea to Reopen WTO Complaint Over Japan Trade Curbs
By Associated Press
Seoul initially opened its complaint last year at the World Trade Organization.