Region
East Asia
Before Summit With North Korea’s Kim, Putin Vows They’ll Beat Sanctions Together
By Kim Tong-hyung
Putin is making his first trip to North Korea in 24 years.
Mongolia Signs an Ambitious Conservation Agreement With The Nature Conservancy
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The 15-year, $198 million agreement underscores Mongolia's willingness to adopt best practices from other countries in its quest for sound environmental stewardship.
Hong Kong Is Chiming in on China-US Tech Competition
By Sunny Cheung
Hong Kong’s investments in semiconductors and technology highlight a deliberate strategy to align with China’s objectives while exploiting gaps in U.S. regulations.
Zelenskyy Calls Out China in Russia’s War on Ukraine
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Yurii Poita.
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Under Fire After Chinese National Rides a Speedboat to New Taipei
By Brian Hioe
A former PLAN officer, surnamed Ruan, reportedly wanted to defect to Taiwan, but the incident has raised concerns about Taiwan's coastal defense.
China, Taiwan, and the Future of Guatemala
By R. Evan Ellis
The rapid expansion of Beijing’s political and economic influence in countries switching relations from Taiwan to China suggest that a “flip” by Guatemala could be particularly impactful.
Chinese Leadership’s In-House Lecture Offers Valuable Insights into China’s AI Strategy
By Lizzi C. Lee
In a lecture to China’s top legislative body, a leading computer scientist outlined a national AI strategy focused on developing the real economy and overcoming U.S. tech restrictions.
Reality Check: South Korea and China Face More Complex Economic Dynamics
By Ray Wang
Domestic, bilateral, and global trends are combining to reshape China-South Korea trade for the long term.
How China Gained a Foothold in Eastern Taiwan
By Nien-Ju Tsai and Tara Lee
Led by “King” Fu Kun-chi, Hualien County has become a nexus for political and economic connections with the PRC.
Japan’s Rush to Play Cyber Defense Catchup
By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese government plans to introduce “preemptive” cyber defense as Japanese companies face successive cyber attacks.
Moving North Korea Beyond Deadlock at the UN
By John Sifton
With the Security Council at an impasse, the General Assembly should take actions to address the country's escalating human rights and humanitarian crisis.
From Tsai to Lai: Taiwan’s Economic Security Reforms Amid the AI Chip Surge
By Jeremy Chih-Cheng Chang and Chiang Min-yen
Reviewing past achievements and highlighting three unfinished challenges.