City State Revival Likely to Skip Authoritarian China
China’s big cities won’t rival London or New York unless they’re given more power over their own affairs.
East Asia
Vietnam Addresses Trade Deficit with China
Trade has surged since an ASEAN-China trade agreement, but Vietnamese exports are lagging behind.
America, Vietnam Deepening Cooperation to Balance China
President Barack Obama hails a “steady progression” in relations forty years after the end of the Vietnam War.
Global Interest in Japan’s Election, Expected to Strengthen Premier
The world is awaiting economic reforms while China frets about a more assertive Japan in East China Sea disputes.
China’s Trade Figures for June Appear “Grim”
Low demand for China’s products in the West and rising labor costs are home weigh down on exports.
Tokyo Assembly Victory Boost for Japan’s Prime Minister
A big win for Shinzō Abe’s Liberal Democrats in the capital may invigorate his economic reform effort.
Japan’s Abe Takes Risk by Delaying Reforms Ahead of Election
The premier doesn’t want to hurt his party in the election but postponing reforms could do just that.
China, India Vie for Myanmar’s Energy Resources
The rivalry between Asia’s two major powers in Burma is a competition for access to oil and gas.
China Seen Persuading North Korea to Resume Nuclear Talks
A senior military official says North Korea is willing to resume dialogue after a meeting in Beijing.
Seeking Deescalation, China Puts Pressure on Korean Ally
What use is a buffer state if it forces deeper American involvement in Northeast Asia?
Pentagon Hopes Asian Allies Drive F-35’s Costs Down
The Defense Department plans to sell stealth fighters to Singapore and South Korea.
North Korea Offers Start Dialogue If Sanctions Lifted
Pyongyang says it is willing to resume dialogue if the allies end their threats of “nuclear war.”
North Korean Missile Threat Not Worth Risking War
North Korea’s provocations do not pose a security threat to the United States.
Japan Prepares to Thwart North Korean Missile Strike
Japan deploys antimissile ships and Patriot batteries to defend against a possible attack.
India, Vietnam Emerging as China Alternatives
Export-driven businesses are struggling to stay in China when competitors emerge.