East Asia

The Communist Party has been constantly adjusting its ideology through revisions to the constitution. Expect this approach, not outside pressure, to produce change.

August 1 is Army Day in China. Recent improvements in Sino-US military ties are welcome, but conflicting interests mean tensions might still be inevitable.

Shanghai students are ranked the best in the world, according to an OECD assessment. So why are they so much better than their peers?

The US debt negotiation ceilings are going to the wire. China, the biggest holder of Treasury debt, is watching on helplessly as it gets taken to the financial cleaners.

With growing concerns over its energy security, Japan is increasingly looking at MERCOSUR as an alternative to nuclear power and the Middle East.

Concern about US security guarantees has prompted debate in South Korea over the possibility of redeploying US tactical nuclear weapons – or building some themselves.

China is following a two-prong strategy with its impressive maritime build-up. The West is making a mistake if it underestimates the implications.

Will the upcoming change in Chinese leadership prompt a dramatic shift in China’s foreign policy? History suggests it could.

Beijing is interested in more than just energy and fishery resources. The area is also integral to its nuclear submarine strategy.

Comparisons between East Asia and 1930s Europe aren’t uncommon. So, is the Obama administration really appeasing China?

As the nuclear crisis is dissected by commentators, some have turned to cultural stereotypes to explain the problems. It’s a dangerous approach.

The last ASEAN Regional Forum sent shockwaves through the region. A year on, have the US and China found a way of preventing an escalation in the region?