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East Asia
Kishida Replaces 4 Cabinet Members as Japan’s Political Fundraising Scandal Deepens
By Thisanka Siripala
The government is in damage control mode as it scrambles to contain public distrust over underreported fundraising revenue.
The Use and Misuse of History: What Should We Learn From the Korean War?
By (Clark) Aoqi Wu
Drawing the wrong lessons from the end of the Korean War hinders a useful assessment of deterrence in the original Cold War.
Slush Fund Scandal Rocks Japan’s Ruling Party
By Shannon Tiezzi
Allegations that members of the LDP underreported fundraising income to create a slush fund have shaken up the political scene.
China’s Space Program in 2023: Taking Stock
By Namrata Goswami
From heavy-lift reusable rockets to satellite internet, a look at China’s progress on top space priorities.
At China Summit, EU Leaders Pushed Xi Jinping on Chinese Firms’ Breach of Russia Sanctions
By Duncan Bartlett
Thirteen Chinese entities were included on a list of companies alleged to be breaching sanctions, which was shown to Xi in Beijing.
What It Means to Be an ‘Old Friend of the Chinese People’
By David Skidmore
The late Henry Kissinger is perhaps the most famous holder of that title, but he is far from alone.
Interview With UK Ambassador to Mongolia Fiona Blyth
By Bolor Lkhaajav
“Mongolia has centuries of experience of navigating great power competition. I think there is a lot to learn from Mongolia.”
Biden vs Trump: Who Would Have a Bigger Impact on China-US Relations?
By Dingding Chen and Xinrong Zhu
Looking ahead to a potential 2024 presidential match-up and the implications for U.S. China policy.
A Chinese-owned News App Is Taking Africa by Storm
By Veronika Blablová
Opera News app is one of the most popular personalized news aggregators in African countries. Yet so far it has largely escaped attention.
Taiwan’s Election Is Not a Turning Point for US Policy
By Robert Sutter
Regardless of who wins in January 2024, we can expect continuity in U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China.
Can China-Europe Relations Be Salvaged?
The Diplomat interviews Theresa Fallon, founder and director of CREAS in Brussels, about the China-EU summit outcomes and what's next for the relationship.
How to Actually Overcome China’s Rare Earths Monopoly
By Tim Worstall
For materials that are essential to our modern way of life, the rare earths industry is surprisingly small – which is why China has been able to dominate thus far.