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China’s Christians: Persecution by Zoning Regulations
Every time you think China is becoming a more open society, it goes all repressive again.
Parsing the East Asian Powder Keg
The simmering tensions in East Asia are echoes of Washington’s Cold War intrigues—and the Pentagon’s not-so-secret plans for battle with China.
Is Japan’s Peace Constitution Dead?
Despite its peace constitution, Japan boasts one of the largest militaries in the world.
The Impact of Chinese Maritime Policies on India
Controlling the South China Sea enables Beijing to project power into the Indian Ocean.
Seeking Justice—Or at Least the Truth—for “Comfort Women”
A growing global movement is ensuring that if the Japanese government won’t hold itself to account for its crimes against women, then history will.
Macau: Gambling Away the Future on China’s Doorstep
The prosperous Chinese region of Macau is gambling away its future on the gaming industry—which may be exactly what Beijing wants.
Participatory Totalitarianism
We are not passive objects of the surveillance state. We are active subjects of our own YouTube channels.
China Trades Up in Latin America
China is taking advantage of its growing trade surplus in Latin America to rally support for its positions at the United Nations.
Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement
Taiwan’s student-led Sunflower Movement has stalled a controversial trade agreement with China. What does it mean for the TPP?