Taiwan’s defense deadlock is fueling China fears
Strategic planning for the future has become a casualty of two-party bickering in Taipei
East Asia Forum
Vietnam President To Lam is not the ‘new Xi Jinping’
His authority ‘remains constrained by collective leadership and Communist Party consensus’
China’s neighbors should beware of Beijing’s trap
Southeast Asian states must not sacrifice long-term interests when pursuing Chinese energy deals
President Xi is doubling down on state-led growth
His model remains heavily reliant on government intervention, risking inefficiencies and fiscal strain
‘Becoming Chinese’ craze highlights soft power twist
Social media mania of ‘Chinamaxxing’ skirts politically sensitive topics through systematic filtering
Japan’s quiet break with pacifism is growing louder
The balance between deterrence and risk will determine whether Tokyo stabilizes the region or deepens divides
ASEAN walks a tightrope amid complex US-China ties
Diversification and partnerships have become key features in a changing world of big power politics
Social debate divide fuels Japan-China friction
Prime Minister Takaichi’s stance reveals the ‘real shift unfolding in Japanese homes and streets’
China’s big anti-scam campaign poses a paradox
Pressure in Southeast Asia may accelerate crackdowns, but it fails to stop criminal networks relocating
China is forging ahead as Trump plays catch-up
Beijing will continue to stand up to Washington even though the economy shows signs of turbulence