Japan doubting G-7 influence in addressing East Asia concerns
BIARRITZ, Aug 27, 2019, Kyodo. There are indications that Japan, the only Asian member of…
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[Analytics] India scores a diplomatic win on Kashmir
On August 15, India’s 72nd independence day, a massive crowd of people, many waving Pakistani…
Escalation of violence becoming more serious: HK leader Carrie Lam
HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2019, The Straits Times. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on…
Trump talks trade peace, but there’s no deal in sight
BIARRITZ, Aug 27, 2019, Asia Times. Athoughtful, calm and encouraging President Trump spoke to the…
Vietnam shuns Huawei as it seeks to build Southeast Asia’s first 5G network
HANOI, Aug 27, 2019, SCMP. Vietnam is intent on being the first Asean nation to…
[Analytics] The hypersonic arms race and air defenses
The advent of short, medium and, perhaps, long-range hypersonic weapons with nuclear warheads presages a…
S. Korea leader to visit Thailand
BANGKOK, Aug 26, 2019, Bangkok Post. South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Madame Kim Jung-sook…
China says wants ‘calm’ resolution to U.S. trade war
BEIJING, Aug 26, 2019, Reuters. China is willing to resolve its trade dispute with the…
[Analytics] Best G7 can do for global economy: Just don’t make it worse
The global economy craves a double shot of confidence right now but the best that…
N. Korea says it tested new super-large multiple rocket launcher
SEOUL, Aug 26, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea said Sunday that it successfully tested a “new”…
China signals intervention as Hong Kong’s protests intensify
HONG KONG, Aug 26, 2019, Bloomberg. China sent the strongest warning yet of using troops…
Pakistan, China trade volume jumps to $15.6B under FTA: officials
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25, 2019, INP. China, Pakistan Free Trade agreement (CPFTA) appeared to be a…