Trade Pact with U.S. Sparks Rhetorical Shift in China’s Media and Politics
The Chinese-American agreement, mediated by Swiss mediation in Geneva, resolved several trade issues between the two sides by suspending a portion of customs duties...
Rising Chinese Nationalism: Analysis of the Political-Economic Structure
April and May 2025 witnessed a unique graph in US – China relations oscillating from tariff wars to grudging friendship between the two. While...
Talking “works far more than tariffs” – says top Chinese diplomat
The Chinese ambassador to Belgium has expressed concern about “rising tensions” caused to world trade as a result of President Trump’s tariffs on many...
Between Rivalry and Interdependence: Navigating Japan-China Relations in the Indo-Pacific Era
The intricate dynamics between Japan and China form a complex web characterized by historical grievances, economic interdependence, and geopolitical rivalry. This duality manifests itself...
Trilateral Diplomacy: East Asia’s Response to U.S. Tariff Pressures
Undoubtedly, Trump’s “tariffs” shock wave is being viewed as the key driving factor behind the March 2025 trilateral ministerial gathering of China, Japan, and...
The Return of Pragmatic Progressivism: Lee Jae-myung Political Path in Building South Korea
Authors: Darynaufal Mulyaman and Abdullah Akbar Rafsanjani*
In June 2025, South Korea will prepare to hold elections, and there is a figure who is in...
Is Germany in a position to criticize Taiwan’s opposition party for its “anti-fascist” rhetoric?
On the 80th anniversary of the victory in Europe, for China and Russia, this marks the triumph of the global anti-fascist war. Taiwan’s role...
From Silk Roads to Security Pacts: The Contest for Asia’s Future
The post‑Cold War era established a Western‑dominated global order, with the United States at its apex. Anchored by military alliances and backed by liberal...
Asia in Transition: Demographic Challenges, Social Transformation, and the Urgency of a New Social Contract
Asia, the world’s most populous and dynamic continent, is undergoing an unprecedented demographic transformation. Population aging, internal and international migration, rapid urbanization, and the...
East Asia’s Answer to Global Economic Shifts
It is widely acknowledged that Asia is the most dynamic region in the Global South, with East Asia serving as the economic, technological, and...