Region
East Asia
Hong Kong and Britain’s China Reset
By Duncan Bartlett
Beijing’s plan to clamp down on Hong Kong has angered politicians of all persuasions in Britain. Meanwhile, China is threatening revenge for U.K. “interference.”
South Korea Shows Bipartisan Support for US Anti-Racism Protests
By Kyle Ferrier
Major newspapers from across South Korea's political divide have found common ground on the U.S. demonstrations after George Floyd's murder.
What’s Behind North Korea’s Dwindling Defection Rate?
By Abhinav Seetharaman
Decreases in North Korean defection numbers are the result of a number of factors, including more draconian security as well as increased prosperity.
Taiwan’s ‘Han Wave’ Comes Crashing Down
By Nick Aspinwall
Han Kuo-yu will be removed from his post after infuriating Kaohsiung residents during his brief tenure as mayor.
Taiwan Repels Chinese Fighters After US Military Transport Flies Over Its Airspace
By Ankit Panda
Taiwanese fighters repelled the Chinese aircraft after verbal warnings.
China’s Tightening Grasp in the South China Sea: A First-Hand Look
By Zachary Williams
A view from the USS America on China's actions -- and U.S. reactions -- in the disputed waters.
China’s Rise as a Military Power: A View From Tokyo
By Jongsoo Lee
An interview with Narushige Michishita.
North Korea Cuts off Inter-Korean Communication Lines: What Now?
By Ankit Panda
Does Tuesday’s step mark the final end of the rapprochement that began between the two Koreas in 2018?
Is the Japanese Public on Board With the ‘New Era’ of China-Japan Relations?
By Kazuki Nakamura
Japanese citizens will be the key to determining the success of the Sino-Japanese reset.
China’s Disinformation Campaign in Italy
By Valbona Zeneli and Federica Santoro
China’s increased influence has come along with new efforts to prompt Beijing’s preferred narrative -- on COVID-19 and otherwise.
After COVID-19, Can China Still Become ‘Moderately Prosperous’?
By Montijn Huisman
Reaching “xiaokang shehui” status is a crucial goal for the CCP. Is it still achievable?
Why a US-China Détente Is Coming in 2021: The Failure of Trump’s Policy
By Dingding Chen
Trump's policy of suppressing China has not been effective, and the structural contradictions between China and the United States have not yet reached a true tipping point.