2019/10/18 |
Modi Takes a Beach Stroll During Sluggish India-China Talks
Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi took time out for a beach cleanup while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping last week — an act that might have been more productive than their talks.
2019/10/14 |
China’s Catholics Still Suffer Religious Oppression After Vatican-Beijing Deal
The Vatican, the only European state that still recognizes Taipei over Beijing, signed a landmark deal last year with the CCP in exchange for recognition of the Pope as the leader of China’s Catholics. The deal, however, has shown no sign of progress or success.
2019/09/27 |
Australia's and China's Economic Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
Australia's tourism power over Indonesia might have played a role in the Indonesian government's delaying the criminalization of sex outside marriage. But how much is Australian tourism dollar worth nowadays with a rampant increase of Chinese tourists?
2019/09/23 |
Did China Win the Pacific Race by Snatching Solomon and Kiribati?
Behind Taiwan's loss of diplomatic allies, what have China, Australia, and the U.S. each gained or lost over last week's Pacific drama?
2019/09/11 |
State Propaganda Tops Cat Videos on Chinese Social Media Platforms
Chinese youth don't always pay attention to traditional media outlets like CCTV, but their frequently used digital platforms are now filled with state propaganda tailored based on their user data.
2019/09/02 |
The Intractable Conflicts Over Kashmir, Explained
The Indian government has cut off telecommunications in Kashmir since August 4 with no resolution in sight. What's the story behind the lockdown?
2019/08/20 |
Japan-South Korea Trade Dispute Stems From Bitter Historical Grievances
In the midst of the Japan-South Korea trade war, unresolved dispute from Japan's colonial past has resurfaced.
2019/08/16 |
Australia to Examine Press Freedom After Police Raids on Journalists
The Australian government is reviewing press freedom protection after the police raided a journalist's home and a newsroom in June.
2019/08/13 |
'Brownface' Backlash Reveals Systematic Racism in Singapore
Racism is a recurring discussion in Singapore and state-owned companies have done little to reflect on their mistakes.
2019/07/30 |
Taiwan's 2020 Is a Battle Between Reason and Entertainment
Han Kuo-yu's populist approach in his presidential campaign is driven by emotion rather than reason.
2019/07/16 |
India's Ongoing Water Crisis Impacts 600 Million People
Indian cities are forced to truck in drinking water, farms are failing, and the situation grows more desperate.
2019/03/27 |
ANALYSIS: Bringing Transitional Justice to the Youth of Cambodia
Cambodia's young people are connecting digitally to the history of the murderous Khmer Rouge.
2019/03/18 |
Solomon Islands May Be Considering a Diplomatic Switch From Taiwan to China
Prime Minister Rick Hou’s political party has said it will review Solomon Islands relations with Taiwan if elected, raising the possibility of a switch to China.
2019/03/12 |
INDONESIA: The Long Struggle of the Women's Movement in Politics
Women have been relegated to the fringes of Indonesian governance ever since Suharto’s New Order regime took over Sukarno’s throne of politics dominated by men.
2019/03/04 |
4 Reasons Why China Is Still North Korea's Best Friend
Beijing's desire to assert sovereignty over Taiwan is a big part of its North Korea calculus.
2019/02/19 |
Southeast Asia Is Being Flooded With Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Russia is bolstering its Asia-Pacific soft power by supplying Southeast Asian states with arms.
2019/02/11 |
HONG KONG: Time for an End to 'Kung Hei Fat Choi'?
Money does not always equal happiness. Especially in Hong Kong.
2019/02/06 |
Tsai Ing-wen Must Master the Politics of Pork in the Year of the Pig
Tsai Ing-wen faces opposition from the farming lobby in her bid to reduce economic dependency on China.