National May 19, 2022

Kishida to give keynote address at Shangri-La security summit

Sources said Kishida has confirmed his participation, marking the first time a Japanese prime minister will attend since Shinzo Abe’s appearance in 2014.

Asia Pacific May 9, 2022

Why North Korea is racing to develop tactical nuclear weapons

The rapid pace of North Korea’s military modernization has raised concerns that Pyongyang could employ tactical nuclear weapons.

Asia Pacific / Politics May 2, 2022

With Yoon Suk-yeol at helm, South Korea is set for a foreign policy reset

The incoming leader is expected to take a more confrontational approach toward North Korea and shift to a tougher line with China.

Asia Pacific Apr 25, 2022

Myanmar junta ‘rapidly losing strength,’ but rights abuses continue, U.N. rapporteur says

Tom Andrews, the U.N. special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, offers an assessment of the situation on the ground.

World | FOCUS Apr 18, 2022

No longer business as usual: The deteriorating Sino-EU relationship

It was a meeting that was supposed to emphasize the need for cooperation on global challenges. Instead, an EU-China summit earlier this month highlighted their growing divide.

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Apr 4, 2022

Growing ties between Pakistan and China raise concern in Washington and New Delhi

China’s supply of advanced military equipment to Pakistan is part of an intensifying military and intelligence cooperation that reflects the growing level of trust between the two sides.

Commentary / World | Perspectives Mar 18, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — a cautionary tale for Beijing?

With staunch Ukrainian resistance keeping Russian forces at bay in Europe, what lessons can China learn when weighing possible military options against Taiwan?

Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 11, 2022

Can China help Russia sidestep international sanctions?

Beijing has declared its partnership with Moscow to be "rock solid," but it will be forced to walk a fine line.

World Mar 2, 2022

Afghans face starvation as economic crisis worsens and Taliban struggles

Millions are jobless and facing starvation, a problem compounded by the difficulty of supplying humanitarian aid due to sanctions.

World | ANALYSIS Feb 8, 2022

The complex road to ending the dependence on Chinese rare earths

China is the global leader in rare earths mining, refining and component manufacturing, controlling about 37% of world reserves and 58% of mine production in 2020, sources show.