Pacific
Taiwan tests economic leverage after Papua New Guinea closes representative office
Analysts say liquefied natural gas review reflects a gradual shift, though Taipei’s leverage remains limited.
Tibet
Explained: China’s ‘ethnic unity and progress promotion’ law
Could a law passed in China actually reach you, thousands of miles away? Beijing's new law says yes.
South China Sea
‘Quantum entanglement’: Love song asserts China’s South China Sea claims
Experts say music video aims to humanize China’s coast guard while reflecting Beijing’s stance in the disputed sea.
Laos
Satellite imagery shows work underway on Laos’ latest large Mekong River dam
Experts say the Pak Beng dam and the many others like it put the livelihoods of local communities at risk.
Pacific
Solomon Islands signs security agreement with US, reaffirms neutrality
Engaging with both Beijing and Washington is ‘standard practice’ for countries in the region, experts said.
Korea
Clash of Clans knockoff popular in North Korea with more than 40,000 players online
Footage of the bootleg smartphone game, called “Fortress Defense,” leaked on Chinese social media.
Pacific
PNG’s closure of Taiwan trade office signals expanded economic ties with China
Experts said the move was diplomatically confusing, but that PNG could expect vast sums of Chinese money.
Myanmar
Exclusive: Kim Aris warns ASEAN against legitimizing Myanmar military government
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son demands proof of mother’s life, urging world leaders to prioritize rights over diplomacy.
Korea
New bridge between North Korea and China could open soon – 12 years after completion
Satellite imagery shows significant progress on the bridge that experts say will transform Sino-North Korean trade.
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