East Asia
Torture will persist in China despite laws
Chinese authorities have once again ordered an end to the practice of torture
ChinaPact will not placate opponents of US bases in Japan
Tokyo and Washington have agreed new rules on jurisdiction over US base personnel who commit crimes in Japan
JapanBeijing will get tough on polluting firms
China's state-owned enterprises are stubbornly defying environmental regulations
ChinaPublic opinion data point to social stability in China
The results of a new poll reveal important findings about public perceptions in China
ChinaNorth Korean 'defectors' do not signal regime's demise
The recent defections of North Korean officials will prompt more speculation that the regime faces a danger of collapse
North KoreaFive-day week will affect Taiwan politics and economy
The government is pushing long-delayed measures to introduce a five-day work week
TaiwanTankan data will let Japanese policymakers hold back
The central bank today released its most important quarterly economic index
JapanNew tastes create China market for alcoholic drinks
The growth of China's middle class is changing the landscape of a fast-growing alcoholic beverage market
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