Region
East Asia
China Doubles Down on Xinjiang Policy Amid Reports of Cultural Erasure
By Eleanor Albert
International opprobrium has so far failed to deter Beijing from its repressive policies in Xinjiang.
How Can Hong Kong Weather the Storm of Plunging Property Prices?
By Jason Hung
Between COVID-19 and the new national security law, foreign investors may be losing their taste for the Hong Kong market.
Is Japan’s Defense Industry in Decline?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Despite worrying indicators, Japan’s defense industry is expected to remain in good health.
What is Behind Kim Jong Un’s Apology for the Killing of a South Korean?
By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
Kim’s quick apology came as a surprise -- don't mistake it for sincerity.
Tokyo Olympic Games Will Go Ahead in 2021
By Thisanka Siripala
The International Olympic Committee has ruled out postponing the Tokyo Games for a second time.
China, Food Security and Geopolitics
By Scott B. MacDonald
History suggests the CCP should be concerned.
Another ‘Quad’ Ministerial in Early October 2020: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
A new Suga administration in Japan will host the second-ever Quad ministerial.
It’s Time to Offer Washington Innovative Solutions for Dealing with China
By Bonnie Girard
As recent testimony to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission demonstrates, there’s a need for specific, innovative policy suggestions regarding China.
003 and More: An Update on China’s Aircraft Carriers
By Rick Joe
Over the past year, disparate elements of the Chinese Navy’s carrier development program have continued to progress and come together.
China Fires Back at US Over Environment, South China Sea
By Associated Press
The war of words comes amid disputes over trade, technology, Hong Kong and Taiwan, spying accusations and more that has driven the bilateral relationship to its lowest point in decades.
Taiwan Charges Five Politicians With Bribery, Sparking Criticism of Weak Lobbying Laws
By Nick Aspinwall
Four of the lawmakers are charged with allegedly taking bribes from a business magnate, highlighting a lack of effective regulations on lobbying in Taiwan.
What If Washington Had Supported Taiwanese Independence in the 1990s?
By Robert Farley
This is not to say that taking a hard line on China would have been popular within the United States, politically possible, or even a good idea. But what if?