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East Asia
Security Firm Says Chinese Hackers Intercepted Text Messages
By Associated Press
FireEye did not specify the victims of the espionage, but said some were “high-value” targets.
The US-China Clash Is Here to Stay
By Shannon Tiezzi
A recent speech from Secretary of State Pompeo makes clears that a trade deal won't be enough to solve the growing tensions.
Norea Korea Fires 2 Missiles in the Sea Amid Stalled Talks
By Associated Press
The launches followed statements of displeasure by top North Korean officials over the slow pace of nuclear negotiations with the United States.
China’s First Domestically Built Carrier Preps for Commissioning Ceremony
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new carrier is reportedly being made ready for commissioning, according to Chinese state media reports.
Rival Camps Clash Over Xinjiang at UN Committee Session
By Shannon Tiezzi
Once again, the Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is the site of dueling narratives on the Xinjiang crackdown.
US to Downgrade East Asia Summit Participation in 2019
By Ankit Panda
Wilbur Ross will be the seniormost U.S. official at the 2019 East Asia Summit.
An Unexpected Ally: Japan’s Up-and-Coming Partnership With the EU
By Emese Schwarcz
The most recent Japan-EU agreement cements an all-around partnership between the two.
China, Not Iran, Is the Power to Watch in Iraq
By Daniel J. Samet
Iraq joins the ranks of China's Belt and Road, a move that should have attracted far more attention.
Uganda: North Korea’s African Ally
By R. Maxwell Bone
A decades-long relationship continues to flourish, despite increasing pressure from UN sanctions.
Did South Korea’s Three Noes Matter? Not So Much.
By Troy Stangarone
Assessing the impact of the 2017 agreement to end China’s economic coercion over THAAD.
Religion With Chinese Characteristics: Sinicizing Religion in China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Xi Lian.
Decoding China’s Cryptography Law
By Zi Yang
A look at the security and commercial implications of the new law.