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China Launches New 3-member Crew to Its Space Station

This year, the Chinese station is slated for two cargo spacecraft missions and two manned spaceflight missions.

25 Apr 2024 10:36 pm
Pursuing Rapprochement Between China, Japan, and South Korea

Restarting the trilateral could be a remedy for the growing geopolitical rift and help ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific.

25 Apr 2024 8:03 pm
TikToks Rocky Road in Central Asia

TikTok has faced pressure across Central Asia, with government often citing the protection of children to justify restriction.

25 Apr 2024 7:58 pm
Extreme Heatwaves in Bangladesh: The Environmental Governance Perspectives

Extreme weather reflects the countrys environmental vulnerability and weak environmental governance.

25 Apr 2024 7:21 pm
Toward Germany-South Korea Cooperation in Economic Security

The two manufacturing powerhouses face similar challenges, including coercion and competition from China. Can they weather the tide together?

24 Apr 2024 6:31 pm
Asia-Pacific States Must Divorce Their Industry Friends for a Strong Global Plastics Treaty

With just two meetings left to finalize the treaty text, the significance of the current Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting cannot be overstated.

24 Apr 2024 1:27 am
As Blinken Heads to China, Whats on the Agenda?

Chinas support for Russia will be a primary topic, along with war in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea.

23 Apr 2024 10:29 pm
Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 Highlights Japans Naval Diplomacy

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign policy needs.

23 Apr 2024 7:12 pm
Taiwan Is Indispensable in Preparing for Future Pandemics

As the WHO debates a new global health governance framework, Taiwan is left out of the discussion to the detriment of future antipandemic efforts.

23 Apr 2024 6:50 pm
The Danger of Chinas Digital Silk Road

Michael Caster discusses the link between China's digital investments abroad and digital repression.

23 Apr 2024 6:21 pm
Iran and Pakistan Vow to Boost Trade to Mend Diplomatic Rift

The two sides discussed a multi-billion gas pipeline project, on hold since 2014, during Iranian President Raisis visit to Islamabad.

23 Apr 2024 4:24 pm
Top Chinese General Takes Harsh Line on Taiwan, Other Disputes at International Naval Gathering

Central Military Commission Vice Chair Zhang Youxia said Chinas territorial sovereignty brooks no infringement and cannot be challenged.

22 Apr 2024 10:35 pm
1 Dead, 7 Missing After 2 JMSDF Helicopters Crash in the Pacific Ocean

Japans minister of defense said the cause was still being investigated, but called a mid-air collision a high possibility.

22 Apr 2024 8:49 pm
The Complex Geopolitics of Mongolias Language Reform

It has been almost 80 years since Mongolia switched to using the Cyrillic alphabet. Why is the government now promoting the traditional bichig script?

22 Apr 2024 8:20 pm
Leadership Shift in the House China Select Committee Could Cripple Congress Anti-China Momentum

Representative Mike Gallaghers surprise resignation will create a leadership vacuum in the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, which he chaired.

22 Apr 2024 8:03 pm
Is Southeast Asias Healthcare Workforce Ready for Climate Change?

Across the region, its never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues.

22 Apr 2024 6:27 pm
Indias Place in Australias National Defense Strategy 2024

The pace of growth in the Australia-India strategic relationship is quite impressive, but New Delhis hesitance on hard security issues may hamper further developments.

22 Apr 2024 6:07 pm