List of East Asia articles
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Several men walk up jet stairs to board a large airplace with a circular orb atop it. This Technology Could Be a Game-Changer for North Korea
New radar capabilities may help solve a problem that has dogged the country for decades.
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A large container vessel operated by Danish shipping giant Maersk is docked at the Yantian International Container Terminal in Shenzhen, China, on April 12. Trump’s Shifting Tariffs Are Disrupting Global Shipping
Shipowners and sailors are recalculating routes daily.
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He Lifeng walks down a gravel-covered pathway, surrounded by Chinese aides on one side and French officials and citizens on the other. One of the Frenchmen is Vandecandelaere, wearing a puffer vest over a button-down-shirt and smiling as he turns to speak with He, who smiles back. China’s Economic Officials Are Trying to Speak Like Human Beings
A softer communication approach may have helped the Geneva talks.
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An employee inspects auto parts on the factory floor of supplier Asahi Tekko in Hekinan, Japan, on April 1. Trump Mistakenly Thinks Japan Is a Soft Target
Tokyo is ready to play hardball in trade negotiations
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (right) and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hold a news conference in Geneva. U.S. and China Announce Big Tariff Rollback
In a joint statement, the two sides took a step back from the cliff.
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Young women wear kimonos to mark "Coming of Age Day" to honor people who turn 20 in Yokohama, Japan on Jan. 9, 2023. Japan’s Support for Women’s Equality Doesn’t Extend to Domestic Reform
Anxieties around imperial succession have exposed the nation’s lack of gender parity.
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A group of people are silhouetted at night in front of an illuminated screen with red Chinese characters. A Thousand Ways of Being Chinese
Emily Feng’s “Let Only Red Flowers Bloom” delves into identity in Xi’s China.
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A propaganda poster depicts Chairman Mao inside the open top of a jeep reaching out toward an adoring crowd who wave red flags and hold little red books. Is America Facing a ‘Cultural Revolution’?
What to make of the comparisons between Trump and Chairman Mao.
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Workers load goods for export on a container at a logistics hub in Yiwu, China, on April 29. Can China Trump-Proof Its Economy?
An export-driven model may no longer work.
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Indian Air Force personnel stand in front of a Rafale fighter jet during a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. A Tale of Four Fighter Jets
The aircraft India and Pakistan use to strike each other tell a story of key geopolitical shifts.
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Two men in suits stand on a stage as white confetti flutters through the air around them. The man at center has his arms raised in celebration, while the other man holds one of his raised hands. Both clutch bouquets of flowers. Who Can Lead a Divided South Korea?
Early elections will decide the country’s future relationship with Washington.
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An illustration shows red tape lines crossing over and entrapping a semiconductor chip. Is It Too Late to Slow China’s AI Development?
The U.S. has been trying to keep its technological lead through export restrictions, but China is closing the gap.
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te walks past soldiers at a naval base in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on Oct. 18, 2024. Trump Should Rein In Taiwan
President Lai Ching-te’s rhetoric increases the risk of war with China.
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Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi following a meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea in Tokyo on March 22. Trump’s Volatility Is Pushing Asia Toward Beijing
But fears over China’s intentions could limit its regional gains.
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U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Jan. 21. How Trump Could Use Tariffs to Attract Investment
The administration already has a blueprint—and now needs to make it work.
