Japan juggles its China policy after election defeat
Prime Minister Ishiba’s Beijing blueprint continues the plan set out by his predecessor, Kishida
East Asia Forum
Asia needs a NATO-style alliance to combat China
A swift collective response is crucial in dealing with crises such as the South China Sea disputes
Weak consumer spending and China’s real estate crunch
There are ‘two elephants in the room that Beijing consciously avoids linking’ to weak consumption
China steps up as the United States steps back
Washington’s global standing has declined under President Donald Trump’s damaging tariffs war
ASEAN investment scrutiny casts Hong Kong shadow
Perception is fading about the city’s historically legal autonomy and commercial reputation
Economic security in a world of China-US hazards
APEC has been reluctant to engage in debates on the stable supply of critical goods amid trade tensions
China’s jingoistic diplomacy tempts Southeast Asia
President Xi’s major tour of Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia illustrates Beijing’s new strategy
Washington stands strong in its Taiwan policy
‘American commitment will not let Beijing’s coercive actions go unchecked’ in the Taiwan Strait
China can drive the global clean-tech revolution
From green hydrogen to smart grids, the country could reshape its economy and the planet’s future
China-US friction triggers an unexpected windfall
Rivalry between Beijing and Washington could have significant benefits for the Indo-Pacific region