Asia Pacific
Prospects for climate diplomacy in 2025
The coming year looks likely to be a difficult one for climate diplomacy
InternationalPoll results appear favourable for Prabowo overall
This week’s local elections seemingly went well for the president, although the Jakarta contest may be an exception
IndonesiaAustralian social media will improve age verification
Australia’s new law banning social media for children is putting pressure on Big Tech platforms to improve child safety
InternationalChina, Russia and North Korea will test US responses
Beijing has denounced a US missile system in the Philippines
ChinaCOP29 may drive forward climate finance
COP29 has disappointed and angered many campaigners, but has broken a deadlock in planning for financing climate action
InternationalChina’s military anti-corruption drive will continue
Senior military official Miao Hua has been suspended
ChinaHostage diplomacy in China will continue
Washington has downgraded its travel warning for China
ChinaProductivity and wider reforms can raise wage equality
Wage inequality has fallen in two-thirds of countries since 2000 but remains high, both within and between nations
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