Tag
Asian Games
China Welcomes Taiwanese Athletes at the Asian Games
By David Rising
China has been going out of its way to be welcoming to the Taiwanese athletes, as it pursues a two-pronged strategy, both wooing Taiwan’s people while threatening it militarily.
South Korea Breezes Through First Day of League of Legends Competition in Asian Games Esports
By David Rising
Esports takes its place this year at the Asian Games as a competition sport for the first time.
Taliban Send All-Male Team to Asian Games But Afghan Women Come From Outside
By David Rising
Two different teams are representing Afghanistan: the Taliban-approved team, and a team of diaspora athletes – including women – competing under the old flag.
Asian Games in China Postponed Because of Spread of COVID-19
By Stephen Wade
The Asian Games were to take place from September 10-25 in the eastern city of Hangzhou.
Asia’s Olympic Moment Has Its Roots in Cold War Politics
By Stefan Huebner
From China to Iran, Cold War politics shaped the participation of Asian countries in the Olympic Games.
North Korean MH17 Scenario Extremely Unlikely
By Clint Richards
Despite the U.S. banning its aircraft from Pyongyang airspace, the chances of a DPRK missile attack are remote.
Page 1 of 1