East Asia

  • Aug 12, 2016
  • 2 min read

China slowdown adds urgency to bankruptcy reform

Major cities have been ordered to establish bankruptcy tribunals to shut down 'zombie' firms

China
  • Aug 11, 2016
  • 7 min read

Asian gas market set for fundamental change

Low prices have turned the LNG market into a buyer's market and seen India become a major importer

Asia
  • Aug 11, 2016
  • 2 min read

Australia grid setback will feed China security fears

Australia's government has blocked a multi-billion-dollar Chinese investment

China
  • Aug 10, 2016
  • 2 min read

China's space programme will make gains despite US ban

A series of landmark space launches is underway this year

China
  • Aug 9, 2016
  • 2 min read

China's maritime swarm tactics pose new risk to Japan

The sudden appearance of hundreds of Chinese vessels near disputed islands is putting pressure on Tokyo to respond

China
  • Aug 8, 2016
  • 6 min read

Space programme will strengthen Japan's military power

Japan is quietly building advanced military capabilities in space

Japan
  • Aug 8, 2016
  • 2 min read

Emperor's abdication will divert Japan's parliament

The emperor has conveyed to the nation his desire to abdicate

Japan
  • Aug 8, 2016
  • 2 min read

Protests will not stop nuclear power in China

Plans for a nuclear waste facility have sparked protest rallies

China