East Asia

Reports of the death of the PLA’s naval expansion are exaggerated. Any lull in development is likely to prove temporary.

The South Korean leader seems to be trying some ‘legacy diplomacy’. But can he really make progress if Kim Jong-il steps down?

Kim Jong-un looks set to replace his father as North Korea’s leader. But what does another Kim mean for its people?

The economic crisis prompted many nations to slow arms buys. But Asian governments such as China and Malaysia keep on buying.

Is the PLA taking over Beijing? Hawkish officers are increasingly seeing their views become China’s policy, says Gordon Chang.

Sceptics downplaying China’s growing maritime strength are making a mistake. South-east Asian policymakers should ignore them.

Failure to manage the row over a detained ship captain could mean both countries lose out over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

Beijing keeps its film industry on a tight leash. Blockbusters like Aftershock are fine—if they toe the party’s airbrushed line.

The Pentagon’s report on the PLA suggests China is getting closer to nixing the US military’s ability to intervene in Asia.

Bureau 39 has been dubbed Kim’s own slush fund. A chain of eateries offers a glimpse into how the North Korean body makes cash.

The US has given its AirSea Battle concept much fanfare. But is it really the best response to China’s military build-up?

By running to become Democratic Party of Japan leader, Ichiro Ozawa risks tearing the country’s ruling party apart.