East Asia
  1. How China Ends West’s Domination

    China's rise will see the end of Western domination. But contrary to the suggestion of some alarmist commentators, this doesn't mean the Western world is finished.

  2. China: Get Ready for Turbulence

    China’s economic growth has been meteoric. But a tough global environment in 2012 could herald several years of severe economic turbulence in China.

  3. What Not to Do About North Korea

    Pretending nothing is wrong in North Korea is a mistake. But if great power conflict is to be avoided, there are a few things that the U.S., China and South Korea must not do.

  4. The Folly of “Managed” Taiwan Ties

    The U.S. should be promoting not “managing” ties with Taiwan. This week’s election in Taiwan is a perfect opportunity for a rethink.

  5. Japan Steps Up Asia Diplomacy

    Despite numerous domestic challenges, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has his eyes on Japan’s strategic future. And it’s not all about China.

  6. China’s Unstoppable Billion

    The most important global trend is the emergence of a great people from millennia of despotic rule, says Gordon Chang. The Chinese people, in short, are the world’s unstoppable force.

  7. Can China’s Consumers Save West?

    China’s huge domestic market has long fueled dreams that once its consumers are unleashed, rising demand will help heal ailing Western economies. Don’t count on it.