Tag "Japan"
Can Russia ride China’s trade lead in Southeast Asia?
China immediately seized upon President-Elect Trump’s victory to offer its proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as an alternative to the TPP. Russia backing the proposal signals a call for a
Under the Radar: Singapore latest to be punished by China’s opportunism
China’s seizure of Singapore’s military assets is part of a larger effort to punish neighbours for geo-political faux pas and cozy relations with the U.S.
Japan faces Russia on the diplomatic path to Central Asia
Japan’s interests in the Far East and Central Asia are increasingly linked with Russia standing tough on the Kuril Islands dispute.
Not just a corruption case: the South Korean Presidential Scandal
South Koreans were swept off their feet with tidings of possibly the worst political corruption scandal in recent history. Initial reports of Sun-sil Choi, a businesswoman unaffiliated with the government,
Mr. Duterte’s Asia
Rodrigo Duterte, the Filipino firebrand president who has been known for his trademark public insults, has surprisingly announced an end to the US-Filipino military alliance.
Special Report: How the Nanjing Massacre became a political tool
Japan has withdrawn funding from UNESCO over tensions with China surrounding the Nanjing Massacre. Discover how China’s attitude has changed over the years.
The Week Ahead
Latin American central banks come together. General Assembly opens. BoJ addresses policy. Federal Reserve maintains rates.
Under the Radar: EAC infighting highlights divisions, threatens EU trade deal
Divisions in the EAC over the EU EPA highlights problems in the bloc and competing developmental strategies; if the EAC cannot act as one, can it survive?
South China Sea claims will be elephant in the room at the G20 summit
When the meeting of the G20 is convened on September 4th in Hangzhou, its Chinese hosts hope to keep the conversation focused on the global economy.
Why Emperor Akihito’s wish to retire angers PM Abe
Emperor Akihito’s desire to retire highlights tensions in Japan over constitutional changes, notably PM Abe’s effort to drop the pacifist clause.
