East Asia

European officials have suggested that the severing of two separate cables in the Baltic was “sabotage.” The Yi Peng 3 is the prime suspect.

Negotiating with Trump will not be easy, but Seoul now possesses more leverage than before.

What does Beijing hope to achieve?

If China is able to seize the opportunity to revitalize its domestic economy and invigorate the multilateral system, Trump’s trade war 2.0 could end up a strategic gift to Beijing. 

Engagements with media, think tanks, and academia form an essential – but often overlooked – element of China's foreign policy.

After its official reveal at the Zhuhai Airshow, what do we know about China's new fifth-generation fighter?

Lee has been found guilty of violating election law, and more cases are still pending. What does this mean for the opposition leader’s political future?

Having checked China in Asia, the Biden administration will be a hard act to follow, particularly given regional governments' skepticism of Trump.

By assembling a hawkish yet loyal Cabinet, Trump gains the short-term advantage of employing a “good cop, bad cop” approach to China.

With the incoming president's renewed threats of massive tariffs on China, it’s worth revisiting whether such policies actually achieve the desired result.

With a presidential transition underway in the United States, both presidents stressed the value of stability in the relationship.

Trump’s return to the White House, along with his hawkish advisers, will have Beijing expecting a conflict – and acting accordingly.