Region
East Asia
China and Cambodia: Love in the Time of Coronavirus
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hun Sen's “special visit” to China was a high-profile show of support for Beijing's handling of the outbreak.
New Revelation of China-Cambodia Secret Visit Heightens Military Links Fears
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new report deepens the concerns regarding China’s military influence in Cambodia.
The Message Behind China’s Insta-Hospital
By Jasmine Chia
Building a hospital in 10 days is just the latest manifestation of China’s authoritarian tendency to display power through construction.
Japan Eyes Free Trade Deal With Post-Brexit Britain
By Mina Pollmann
With the UK officially withdrawn from the EU, both London and Tokyo are eager to sign a bilateral trade deal.
China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Air and Ground
By Rick Joe
Reviewing the most major and visible developments the PLA and Chinese military industry have experienced in the 2010s.
Amid Virus Fears, Clock Is Ticking for Companies Dependent on China Imports
By Associated Press
The 2020 coronavirus scare comes at an already difficult time for many Chinese companies.
How Is the Coronavirus Shaping South Korea’s Cooperation With China and Northeast Asia?
By Jaeho Hwang
The outbreak is shaping China’s interactions with the world, and South Korea is no exception.
Expanding Influence: China’s Evolving Trade Agreements in the Asia-Pacific
By Michael Sampson
By drawing out negotiations over many years, China increases its economic importance for partner countries – and thus its leverage in talks.
Japan’s Ministry of Defense Confirms Plans to Procure New Stand-off Missiles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is set to procure additional air-to-surface and long-range anti-ship missiles for its multirole fighter aircraft.
Japan Intercepts Chinese Military Aircraft 523 Times in 9 Months
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan has seen a rise in the number of Chinese military aircraft approaching Japanese airspace over the last nine months.
World Health Organization Tackles Misinformation Over China Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
The WHO says the new epidemic has been accompanied by a massive “infodemic” — an overabundance of information, some accurate and some not.
A First: US Navy Deploys MQ-4C Triton Drones to Guam
By Ankit Panda
The high altitude, long endurance drone will add to U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.