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North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry files motions to dismiss foreign influence case
Attorneys for North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry have filed pretrial motions seeking to dismiss the U.S. government’s case alleging that she worked for South Korean spies, arguing that the …
US, ROK agree to push for ‘denuclearization of North Korea,’ not of ‘peninsula’
The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to use the phrase “denuclearization of North Korea” in public statements, rather than Pyongyang’s preferred formulation of “denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,” according …
North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured the country’s first “modern” general hospital on Thursday and said it will open in October, according to state media, five years after his …
Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with a senior North Korean party official on Thursday, amid reports that Pyongyang has dispatched more troops to help fight against Ukraine. The Kremlin …
North Korea conducts cruise missile test to show nuclear attack ‘readiness’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a “strategic cruise missile” test on Wednesday in order to show off the military’s “readiness” to launch a nuclear attack, according to state …
Conversations With Chinese Feminists
Young women in China are less and less willing to have children or even marry. Conversations with several 20-somethings help reveal why.
In shift, South Korea’s top diplomat says nuclear armament ‘not off the table’
Developing nuclear weapons to counter North Korea is not “off the table” for South Korea, foreign minister Cho Tae-yul stated on Wednesday, appearing to shift his rhetoric on the issue …
China Revises PLA Regulations to Focus on ‘Conscious Discipline’
As a code of conduct for the PLA, the revised regulations are further expected to emphasize combat effectiveness as the military’s top priority.
China’s Take on IMEC
What does Beijing think about the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor?
In Phone Call, Putin, Xi Emphasize That China and Russia ‘Cannot Be Moved Apart’
The two leaders discussed at length the recent developments in Russia-U.S. relations, a sign that such talks will not impact China and Russia’s close partnership.
Leaked CCP Files Expose Global Crackdown on Dissent
The Chinese Communist Party has been working to “suppress Falun Gong’s momentum” around the world – including in the United States.
Contradicting Past Policies, China Bets on Its Private Sector to Boost Its Economy
After years of attempts to increase the role of state-owned enterprises in the Chinese economy, Xi now hopes entrepreneurs will bail him out.
As Trump Upends US Politics, Chinese People Watch in Fascination
The Chinese public has never paid so much attention to U.S. domestic affairs.
Exporting Culture, Cementing Control: How the CCP Pursues Domestic Legitimacy Through Soft Power
By strategically aligning soft power expansion with a revival of traditional culture, the Chinese government leverages successes like “Ne Zha 2” to enhance its domestic political legitimacy.
The China-Russia Relationship: A Marriage of Convenience
While China-Russia relations have certainly gotten closer since the 1990s, recent indicators may point to strains.
Xi Jinping Holds Economic Symposium With Corporate Giants
China’s leader attempted to downplay the country’s economic issues while seeking to boost private sector confidence.
How the CCP Co-opted an Ancient Buddhist Monk
The Chinese government venerates Kumarajiva not only for his contributions to Buddhism but also as a symbol of China’s ideological and geopolitical ambitions.
Beijing Targets UK-based Hong Kong Activists as Families Face Pressure at Home
Hong Kong authorities seek to silence exiled dissidents by pursuing arrest abroad and intimidating their families at home.
‘Ne Zha 2’: China’s Latest Tech Success
“Ne Zha 2” has shattered several box office records while sparking national pride in China's cultural strength.
The Discourse on Taiwan Needs a Vibeshift
Taiwan’s history of resistance against colonizers – whether European, Japanese, or Chinese – and multi-ethnic nation-building deserves recognition.
How the US Aid Freeze Harms Taiwan’s Geopolitical Interests
From the direct (military assistance) to the indirect (waning U.S. influence), the freeze could have dire implications for Taiwan’s foreign policy interests.
China’s ¥5.6 Trillion Real Estate Support Has Yet to Deliver. Here’s Why.
The “whitelist” policy was supposed to restore financing to stalled projects. So why have housing completion and financing rates both dropped?
China’s Challenges in 2025: Charting a Course Through a Stormy Sea
How China manages the challenges it faces, and how the region responds, will shape Asia’s future trajectory.
Will China Take Advantage of Future EU-US Rifts?
Beijing hopes to benefit from tensions created by the Trump administration, but China will have to change its own approach to capitalize.
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