East Asia
New constitution could improve South Korea governance
A national constitution that many regard as dysfunctional may at last be set for change
South KoreaBy-election wins may prompt snap election in Japan
Two resounding by-election wins reveal strong support for the government, which it will now try to exploit
JapanChina coal squeeze 'punishes' Pyongyang
Beijing appears to have restricted coal imports from North Korea, even as China's demand for coal rises
North KoreaCurbing debt while targeting growth will test China
Growth is on target in China but the reliance on credit is a concern and may slow rebalancing progress
ChinaXi will overturn Party rules
A gathering of China's most powerful people is about to lay the groundwork for the country's next leadership handover
ChinaParty rule change extends Abe's leadership
Japan's governing party has passed a rule that would allow Shinzo Abe to remain prime minister until 2021 or beyond
JapanChina political stability will endure growth slowdown
GDP is failing to pick up, but fears of a threat to political stability are overblown
ChinaChina political stability will endure growth slowdown
GDP is failing to pick up, but fears of a threat to political stability are overblown
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