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East Asia
Where No Alliance Has Gone Before: US-Japan Military Cooperation in Space
By John Wright
The U.S. and Japan could be the first military alliance to operate in space.
Amid Coronavirus Panic, Taiwan Scrambles to Distinguish Itself From China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Confusion over Taiwan's status has seen flights cancelled as part of broader bans on China traffic.
First Serial-Produced RS-28 Sarmat ICBMs to Enter Service in Russia in 2021
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first serial produced Sarmat IBCMS are expected to enter service next year, according to Russia’s deputy defense minister.
Russia Completes Delivery of Second S-400 Regiment to China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Delivery of the second Russian-made S-400 air defense system regiment to China has reportedly been completed.
US, Japan Conclude 2020 Iteration of Exercise Forest Light Western Army
By Ankit Panda
The exercise brought together the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Future US-France Cooperation: Think Indo-Pacific
By Nilanthi Samaranayake
Does Franco-American cooperation in the Indo-Pacific have room to grow?
Major US Airlines Suspend Flights Between US, China
By Associated Press
American Airlines, Delta, and United all announced suspensions of service between the United States and China.
China’s Social Control Mechanisms on Full Display Amid Coronavirus Epidemic
By Dake Kang
People with ties to Wuhan are being tracked, quarantined, and even outed on social media.
Trade Deal or No, China Will Continue Its Cyberattacks
By Lee Clark
China has long been engaged in a constant multivector campaign of cyber aggression against the U.S. and allies.
The Looming Threat of Sanctions for Chinese Companies in Iran
By Pan Yuanyuan
The United States has more excuses than ever before to impose sanctions on Chinese companies doing business with Iran.
Could Japan Call off the Tokyo Olympics Following the Coronavirus Outbreak?
By Thisanka Siripala
As China struggles to contain the coronavirus, there are looming fears the virus could threaten the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Japan.
How the Coronavirus Outbreak Played out on China’s Social Media
By Johanna M. Costigan and Xu Xin
Amid a vacuum in state action, netizens asked each other for help with the coronavirus -- a move that some later found out was violating China’s ban on “spreading rumors.”