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East Asia
North Korea’s Swagger May Conceal Brewing Coronavirus Disaster
By Associated Press
Pyongyang has not reported any cases of COVID-19, but experts worry that the country’s generally poor health care infrastructure is a recipe for disaster.
China’s Policy Banks Need to Hedge Against Climate Risks
By Divya Narain
China’s policy banks must re-evaluate the bankability of their fossil fuel projects, not just for their own survival but also that of the planet.
Would Bernie Sanders Defend Taiwan?
By Kuang-shun Yang
Putting a recent “60 Minutes” bombshell into context from the senator’s long legislative history with Taiwan.
Why China’s Growing Military Might in Tibet Should Worry India
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The rising tempo of Chinese deployments in Tibet should be of concern to New Delhi.
China: US Reporter Cap Part of Cold War Mentality
By Associated Press
China on Tuesday denounced a move by the Trump administration to cap the number of Chinese state-run media journalists who can work in the United States as "based on the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice."
China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Naval and Strike
By Rick Joe
Reviewing major and visible developments of the Chinese PLA Navy and missile force over the last decade.
Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Taiwan Takes Measures to Restrict Travel From China
By Ankit Panda
The island has successfully limited the spread of COVID-19 so far.
Japanese Mothers Struggle to Cope After Virus Shuts Schools
By Associated Press
The four-week school shutdown is causing serious headaches for Japan's working mothers.
Friends and Enemies: China Is Grading the World’s Coronavirus Reactions
By Jo Kim
Which countries received China’s praise – or its scorn – over their COVID-19 assistance ultimately boils down to diplomatic interests more than reality.
North Korea Launches Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
By Ankit Panda
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles days after Kim Jong Un oversaw a “joint strike” drill.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Oversees ‘Joint Strike’ Military Exercise Amid Coronavirus Fears
By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un oversaw a “joint strike” military exercise amid concerns about the novel coronavirus.
Why the Chinese Navy’s Target of a US Surveillance Aircraft With a Laser Isn’t Business As Usual
By Ankit Panda
The geographic reach of risk-acceptant Chinese military behavior appears to be extending.