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China and Japan Seek Detente?
By Zachary Keck
All signs suggest that China and Japan are quietly trying to improve ties.
Putin Approves Sale of S-400 to China
By Zachary Keck
The advanced air and missile defense system will strengthen China vis-à-vis Taiwan, Japan and India.
Beijing's Censors Ban Hong Kong Short Film
By Tyler Roney
A short online video revealing Hong Kongers' worries for their future was banned by China's censorship bureau.
Is India About to Abandon Its No-First Use Nuclear Doctrine?
By Zachary Keck
The BJP election manifesto suggests that India may soon adopt a more aggressive stance on nuclear weapons.
China Attempts Military Transparency… And Fails
By Harry Kazianis
If the PLA wants to be transparent, giving Chuck Hagel a tour of its symbolic aircraft carrier won't cut it.
China Lashes Out at North Korea
By Zachary Keck
China's media offers withering criticism of North Korea as tensions mount between the erstwhile allies.
China, US, Japan React to Philippines' UNCLOS Case
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, reactions to Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and Chinese views of Malaysia after Flight 370. Friday China links.
Chinese Don’t Believe They’re Being Watched and Censored
By Zachary Keck
A new poll finds Chinese citizens don't feel they are being monitored or censored by the government.
Sorry, China Isn’t Winning in Ukraine
By Dingding Chen
The argument that the Ukraine crisis presents a huge opportunity for Beijing is critically flawed.
US Swears Asia Pivot Isn't Dead
By Zachary Keck
Ahead of his fourth trip to the region, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the US remains committed to the rebalance.
Why Did BRICS Back Russia on Crimea?
By Zachary Keck
The BRICS's support for Russia shows the Western-dominated post-Cold War order is eroding.
Germany Rebukes China’s Anti-Japan PR Campaign
By Zachary Keck
Berlin strongly rebuffed Beijing’s efforts to use Germany’s wartime past to shame Japan during Xi’s trip to Germany.