East Asia

  • May 4, 2015
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Meeting Xi positions Taiwan's Chu for presidential bid

The leaders of China's and Taiwan's ruling parties met in Beijing today

Taiwan
  • May 1, 2015
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Abe's US visit tightens alliance ties

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on a state visit to the United States, cultivating alliance ties with an eye on China

Japan
  • Apr 30, 2015
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Abe's reception indicates US confidence

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to Washington showcases the strength of the bilateral relationship

Japan
  • Apr 30, 2015
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Opposition rout in by-elections helps scandal-hit Park

The governing party, though embroiled in a corruption scandal, won three out of four seats in by-elections yesterday

South Korea
  • Apr 29, 2015
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Debt mismatch calls for renminbi convertibility

China suffers a mismatch in its net investment position, with assets in foreign currency and liabilities in renminbi

China
  • Apr 29, 2015
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China's central bank may pay bill for 2009 stimulus

The central bank is reportedly preparing measures to support local governments with debt restructuring

China
  • Apr 28, 2015
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SOE mergers would boost China's global presence

More reports are emerging that the state sector is set for major consolidation

China
  • Apr 27, 2015
  • 7 min read

China-US mistrust threatens cyber security

Tensions are growing between China and the United States concerning the governance of cyber space

China