Pacific Leaders Promise to Boost Free Trade
Despite currency wars and trade imbalances, Asian leaders pledge to fight protectionism.
East Asia
Vietnam Wants to be Friends with Everyone
As China rises, its Southeast Asian neighbors turns to other superpowers for protection. Vietnam has been particularly active seeking friends.
Cameron Promoting Trade with China
In Beijing, Prime Minister David Cameron called for a closer relationship between China and the United Kingdom.
How China Stopped Rising Peacefully
Several incidents in recent months cast doubt upon China’s self proclaimed “peaceful rise” on the world stage.
Japan Isn’t Doing That Bad
Japan isn’t doing so bad economically but who will tell the Japanese?
Is This China’s Next President?
Rumor has it that the pro-business, anti-corruption Xi Jinping will succeed Hu Jintao as president of China in 2013.
China’s Mounting Public Discontent
Will a Chinese “culture of excess” ultimately undermine a seemingly unshakable economic success story?
Rethinking American Commitment to Taiwan
America has to reevaluate its relationship with Taiwan as China rises militarily.
Why Australia Worries About Indonesia
Indonesia may be likely to upset American-Australian relations in the future. But Canberra shouldn’t fret too much about it.
Japanese Prime Minister Challenged from Within
Prime Minister Naoto Kan, barely two months in office, will face a challenge from within his own party this fall.
Understanding China’s Strategy
While the Pentagon wonders whether China is its friend or foe, the Middle Kingdom’s strategy remains aimed at stability.
Vietnam, United States Hold Naval Exercises
The two countries commemorate fifteen years of normalized relations.
America’s Shadow Over the South China Sea
The Chinese are furious about what they see as American meddling in their sphere of influence.
East Asia’s Urbanization Problem
The fast growth of Asia’s cities is chaotic and rife with problems. But that is not unusual.
America’s Spirit Invincible; China’s Still Puzzling
America stages large military exercises with South Korea while China’s views on the North are unclear.