Region
East Asia
Who’s Afraid of the First China-Russia Road Bridge?
By Yuan Jiang
Addressing the persistent myth that China seeks a demographic takeover of the Russian Far East.
Wuhan Coronavirus Panic Grips China and the World
By Ankit Panda
Are China's measures to keep the virus from spreading before the Lunar New Year likely to work?
With Its New Aircraft Carrier, Is China Now a Blue Water Navy?
By James Maclaren
China recently commissioned its first indigenous aircraft carrier and took another step toward altering the military balance of power.
The Human Costs of Peace in Korea
By Eun A Jo
As Moon doubles down on his peace initiative, North Korean refugees will face greater challenges in the South.
How Taiwan’s History Illuminates the 2020 Election
By Evan Dawley and Wayne Soon
Taiwan's democratic culture -- and ties to Hong Kong -- long predate the 21st century.
Taiwan, Shut Out From WHO, Confronts Deadly Wuhan Coronavirus
By Nick Aspinwall
President Tsai and a senior U.S. official called for Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHO as the nation confirmed its first coronavirus case on Tuesday.
World Airports Take Precautions After China Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Airports around the world are taking steps to contain the new virus’s spread.
Parsing the Economic Damage From the Japan-South Korea Dispute
By Troy Stangarone
Recent data indicate the overall damage was limited, but that could change if we see another round of escalation.
Who Is Behind K-pop’s Viral Choreography?
By Layne Vandenberg
The minds behind K-pop dance choreography, one of K-pop’s most iconic features, deserve formal recognition.
Downtown Tokyo’s Homeless Fear Removal Ahead of Olympics
By Associated Press
Like the United States, Japan has a relatively high poverty rate for a wealthy nation.
How Asians See the World in 2020: Insights From Public Opinion
By Ankit Panda
Discussing recent trends in elite and public opinion in Asia.
Countdown to Doomsday: The Asia Factor
By Jon Letman
We’re now 100 seconds to midnight. How can the Asia-Pacific contribute to (or counter) doomsday?