China’s New Premier Promises to Reduce State’s Role
Li Keqiang echoes his predecessor’s words in urging economic and political reform.
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Wen Signals Status Quo in Final Congress Speech
China’s outgoing premier hints at no structural economic reforms in his parting speech.
Graft Threatens Communist Party Rule: Xi
If China is to fight corruption, it must reduce the state’s role in the economy.
North Korea Nuclear Explosion Tests China’s Patience
China expresses its dissatisfaction, but drags its heels on concrete action.
Would Korean Reunification Cripple the South?
Integrating the North’s economy would be difficult but the South also stands to gain.
As American Energy Imports Shrink, Will China Take Over?
America could be energy independent in two decades while China still has to import.
No Good Way Out China-Japan Island Dispute
There is no good way to solve the security dilemma around the Diaoyu Islands dispute.
For Successful Asia Pivot, Obama Has to Engage Russia
Russia will be the swing vote in the “cold war” of the twenty-first century.
Chinese Military Might Look Inward With New Drone
Unmanned aerial vehicles could be used by China for internal surveillance.
Obama Addresses Pressing Issues at East Asia Summit
The American president’s Asia trip appears to have yielded little of significance.
Laos’ Hydropower Boom Attracts Regional Attention
China, Thailand and Vietnam are keen to import hydroelectricity for Laos.
In Burma, Obama Seeks to Wane Chinese Influence
Japan, South Korea and the United States aim to check Chinese ambitions in South Asia.
China’s Hu Ensures Smooth Transition, Resigns Army Post
President Hu Jintao unexpectedly steps down from his military leadership post.
War’s Legacy Still Frustrates Sino-Indian Relations
Despite increasing Sino-Indian trade, border disputes complicate the bilateral relationship.
New Leaders, Old Policy as Chinese Ruling Party Convenes
China’s outgoing leaders will continue to exert influence behind the scenes.