Politics
OPINION: Behind the Asian Games Glitz Hides a Troubled Indonesia
It'll take more than a cover over Jakarta's 'Black River' to hide the darkness that threatens the heart of Indonesia.
PHILIPPINES: Charmed by China, Duterte's Foreign Policy Sails in Troubled Seas
Large segments of Philippines society, not least the defense establishment, have issues with Duterte's pro-China stance.
CARTOON: China's Cash for Central American Control
China reportedly agreed to provide more than US$27 billion in financing for a port in El Salvador.
Modernizing Malaysia: Mahathir Switches Track on Najib's Corrupted Rail Plans
Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad has hit the brakes on former PM Najib Razak's expansionist railway plans.
UPDATE: El Salvador Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan
El Salvador becomes the third country this year to switch diplomatic recognition to China.
Meet the Monarchs and Dictators of Tsai Ing-wen’s ‘Alliance of Democratic Values’
How can Tsai Ing-wen possibly rope her 18 remaining diplomatic allies into a 'democratic coalition' to oppose China when they themselves are hardly functioning democracies?
CARTOON: China's Million Prisoner Question
China has so far offered only deflections and denials in the face of questions over its mistreatment of millions of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.