East Asia
China's free trade zones will strengthen capital flows
New 'free trade zones' are now entering into operation, deepening financial reform prospects
ChinaDeepening trade slump presses Beijing to act
Trade data for April show that the economic slowdown is still deepening
ChinaChina will abolish local investment incentives
The State Council is attempting to limit local protectionism and unfair competition
ChinaNew law extends reach of 'state security' in China
The second draft of a controversial national security bill was released yesterday
ChinaPoor morale will hinder fiscal stimulus in China
The fierce anti-corruption campaign is making local governments reluctant to spend
ChinaSplits and scandal stymie strategy in Seoul
Half-way through its term and with little accomplished, the Park administration is running short of time
South KoreaXi will make enemies with anti-nepotism rules
The government is rolling out new rules to curb the business activities of officials' families
ChinaLocal polls further tighten LDP's grip on Japan
Nationwide local elections saw ruling party victories and an opposition in disarray
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