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The two countries trade barbs on human rights, with China making some interesting claims.

Cyber security will be a difficult issue to tackle, until China and the U.S. agree on who controls the internet.

An interesting tale — and the reaction to it — may be a sign that Xi has hit the limits of self-promotion for a Chinese president.

While China’s new carrier has made big strides, the development of a modern carrier strike group will take time.

At least 188 people had been confirmed dead. How will Beijing respond?

Taipei needs to undertake a pivot of its own, aimed at ensuring that its chief protector can, and will, come to its aid in wartime.

Has China abandoned its “no first use” policy when it comes to nuclear weapons? No, says MIT’s M.Taylor Fravel.

A new World Bank note finds that Asian countries have reduced the number of people living in poverty — but work remains.

With all sides looking to end the recent crisis, pieces are falling into place for renewed talks.

The Diplomat’s Editor takes you on a ride through the best work on Anti-Access/Area-Denial.

The Diplomat’s Editor selects the top five defense and foreign policy articles for your weekend reading pleasure.

Japan, South Korea and China are slowly working towards a free trade agreement. Will old disagreements kill a possible deal?