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China’s Multipronged Green Development Target

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 23:35
Authorities are putting green development front and center.

Iranian Navy Holds US Navy Sailors in the Persian Gulf

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 23:13
10 U.S. sailors were detained by the Iranian Navy on Tuesday after entering Iran's territorial waters.

Beijing Builds ‘Monster’ Ship for Patrolling the South China Sea

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 21:45
According to Chinese state media, the ship will be the largest coast guard vessel in the world.

Measuring Afghanistan’s Education Problem

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 21:41
An estimated 40 percent of Afghanistan’s children are not in school.

Is China Now Malaysia’s Largest Investor?

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 21:36
New year-end investments look to have propelled Beijing to the top spot for 2015.

China Powers up Pakistan: The Energy Component of the CPEC

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 21:12
Energy projects tied to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor are supposed to double Pakistan's energy capacity.

China’s Wanda Group Purchases Hollywood Film Studio

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 17:17
Jurassic World 2 will be brought to you by China: Wanda Group acquires Legendary Entertainment.

Kazakh Currency and Global Oil Prices Hit Record Lows

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 17:11
The tenge has devalued nearly 5 percent in 2016 so far, not a good start to the year.

Is China’s PLA Now Xi’s Army?

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 17:07
In China's most sweeping military reshuffle since the 1950s, Xi Jinping is creating an army that is loyal only to him.

Is Another Indo-Russian Defense Deal About to Falter?

Tue, 12/01/2016 - 16:51
India and Russia recently failed to agree on moving forward on a joint air transport project.

The EU and China: A Union Divided

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 20:37
"The EU-China relationship is perennially less than the sum of its parts at the topmost political level."

UN Committee Urges China to Halt Torture

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 18:54
A UN report finds that torture remains "deeply entrenched" in China's criminal justice system.

Taliban Attack on Kandahar Airport: What We Know

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 16:52
As details emerge, the key question will be how did the attackers breach the airport’s security?

Japan’s Controversial State Secrets Law: One Year Later

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 16:19
A year after the state secrets law passed, what impact is it having on freedom in Japan?

A New Era for China-Myanmar Relations?

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 16:10
The NLD victory in Myanmar's general election has China wondering if it needs to change its diplomatic approach.

Abe’s Upcoming India Visit: Breaking New Ground in Japan-India Relations

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 15:28
The trip could see some further boosts to cooperation between the two Asian giants.

How the Mekong River Builds Houses

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 15:21
Welcome to the city of Sa Dec, where the river is turned into brick houses.

Japan’s Economy: Out of Recession, Not Out of the Woods

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 15:08
Though there's been some good news of late, there's still a long way to go.

Russian Jet Fighters in Asia: Why Politics Still Matters

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 14:26
Moscow faces competition in attempting to sell its most modern jet in Asia. Its best selling point is still politics.

Australia and the US Gun Control Debate

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 13:49
A former deputy PM expresses frustration on U.S. gun control policy – and the alliance with Australia.

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