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Asia Warns Britain: Don’t Quit EU

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 14:21
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it rocks global financial markets.

Kazakhstan’s Land Reforms

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 14:00
A major debate on the contentious issue of land reforms is underway in Kazakhstan.

For First Time Since 2004, Chinese Warship Enters Japanese Territorial Sea in East China Sea

Wed, 15/06/2016 - 05:55
The incident marks the second-ever entry by a Chinese warship into Japan's territorial sea.

South Korea Receives Four New ‘Submarine Killer’ Helicopters

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 23:03
The Republic of Korea Navy will operationally deploy the new aircraft by the middle of 2017.

The True Crimes of Chinese PLA General Guo Boxiong

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:49
Chinese PLA Gen. Guo Boxiong and colleague Gen. Xu Caihou are most guilty of being politically incorrect.

Inmate’s Sudden Execution Reignites Death Penalty Controversy in Taiwan

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:41
Taiwan's former justice minister has stirred up controversy over the death penalty in Taiwan.

US-Pakistan F-16 Deal Is Dead: Islamabad Mulling Jordan F-16 Fighter Jets Instead

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:31
Islamabad is considering the purchase of 16 used F-16 from Jordan, according to Pakistan’s Defense Secretary.

Racism With Chinese Characteristics: The Laundry Detergent Ad and Han Privilege

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:20
Is Chinese society uniquely racist or are the issues it faces more universal?

Afghanistan, Pakistan Move Heavy Weapons and Troops to Khyber Pass

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 20:07
One Afghan soldier and one Pakistani officer have been killed and 22 wounded in clashes at Torkham Border crossing.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Issue, Then Retract Communique Referencing South China Sea

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 18:03
The statement didn't contain language drastically different from recent declarations, but was issued inside China.

Tibet’s 17th Karmapa on Climate Change, the Dalai Lama, and China

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 17:45
The Tibetan Buddhist leader on climate change, his future leadership role, and Tibetan issues.

India’s Anti-Satellite Weapons

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 16:38
Does India truly have the ability to target enemy satellites in war?

Chinese Firms Buy Up Global Sporting Icons

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 16:29
China's sports investments -- overseas and at home -- are booming, thanks to friendly government policies.

Kazakhstan Changes Tone on Unrest

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 15:45
Does Nazarbayev’s statement on the Aktobe incident signal a move toward the illiberal?

The US and China in East Asia: Leadership and Influence

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 15:36
Insights from Evelyn Goh

Behind Indonesia’s Red Scare

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 14:55
Why is the Indonesian military again warning of an imminent communist revolution?

Australia’s Many Small Parties Help Disburse Discontent

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 14:44
A vibrant array of minor parties provides a release valve for discontent in Australia.

China’s ‘Belt and Road’: Where Is Africa?

Tue, 14/06/2016 - 14:38
Africa was missing from China’s “Belt and Road” roadmap, but including the continent makes good sense.

China’s Impressive Auto Industry

Mon, 02/05/2016 - 14:47
The country’s well-functioning auto sector is a bright spot in an otherwise slowing economy.

Indian Navy Sends Amphibious Warfare Ship to ASEAN-led South China Sea Exercise

Mon, 02/05/2016 - 14:11
The exercise will focus on maritime security and counter-terrorism.

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