On Geopolitics Jul 18, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 18, 2019
Irked by South Korea's hard line over its imperialist past, Japan is firing an economic shot at its neighbor -- and there's no telling when cooler heads will prevail.
By Evan Rees
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Snapshots Jul 16, 2019 | 21:43 GMTJul 16, 2019
Chinese and Vietnamese vessels have reportedly faced off in the disputed waters of the energy-rich Vanguard Bank, ending a five-year spell of relative peace in the region.
Snapshots Jul 12, 2019 | 21:40 GMTJul 12, 2019
U.S. defense firms -- as well as others farther afield -- could soon find their access to rare earths barred as Beijing's takes a harder line on Washington's support for Taiwan.
Assessments Jun 19, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJun 19, 2019
Internal splintering, a slowing economy and dismal approval ratings stand in the way of the new government's long-term political success.
Assessments Jun 15, 2019 | 09:30 GMTJun 15, 2019
A strong electoral performance would give the Shinzo Abe the green light to pursue his more controversial domestic policies. But Tokyo's U.S. alliance will continue to hinder the Japanese leader's success abroad.
Assessments Jun 14, 2019 | 21:22 GMTJun 14, 2019
With candidates expressing sharp differences about relations with China, the outcome of January's presidential and legislative elections will affect Taipei's ties with Beijing and the U.S. for years to come.
Guidance Jun 12, 2019 | 23:10 GMTJun 12, 2019
The success of the protests against the extradition bill will largely depend on how the movement evolves in the days ahead, as well as the reactions of China and the U.S.
On Geopolitics May 30, 2019 | 05:30 GMTMay 30, 2019
The Pacific allies have often found their security and economic interests, although intertwined, at odds.
By Rodger Baker
Assessments May 15, 2019 | 11:00 GMTMay 15, 2019
With his allies in the legislature scoring big in midterm elections, the Philippine leader is well placed to continue beating a path to Beijing's door.
Assessments May 13, 2019 | 09:00 GMTMay 13, 2019
In seeking to check Beijing's rise, Tokyo is pursuing closer links with its wider region -- thereby offering smaller countries a choice apart from overbearing U.S. or Chinese influence.
