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China’s Arleigh Burke Destroyer Replica Signals Taiwan War Preparations: Analysts

Beijing has constructed a full-scale replica of a U.S. Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in a remote desert in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang, a move analysts say is intended

When Fear Becomes Self-Censorship: Cheng Lei’s Warning to Free Societies

By Chang Yin, Commentary Australian journalist Cheng Lei, a former television anchor for China's state broadcaster CGTN, recently traveled to Taiwan after regaining her freedom following more than three years
Takaichi-Modi Summit Re-emphasized India’s Centrality to the Indo-Pacific: Experts
China’s Submarine-Launched ICBM Test Sparks Backlash From US, Japan, Australia, Philippines, Others
China ICBM Test Faces Backlash
Japan Arrests 3 Over Alleged Cambodia Organ Transplant Brokerage Involving Chinese Physician
How China Is Learning From Iran’s Coercive Use of Strategic Waterways
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China Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile During US-Led RIMPAC Exercise
A nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is seen during a military display in the South China Sea April 12, 2018. Picture taken April 12, 2018. (Image: Screenshot / REUTERS)
Japanese-born Journalist Akio Yaita Attacked After Speech in Taiwan; Chinese Suspect Arrested
Akio Yaita Attacked During Speech
Yoon Suk-yeol Gets Life Term, Marking Rare Conviction of Ex-South Korean President
On the afternoon of Feb. 19 local time, the Criminal Division 25 of the Seoul Central District Court...
Second Takaichi Cabinet Marks New Stage in Japanese Politics, Balances Reform with Democratic Oversight
On Feb. 18, Japan’s political scene reached a pivotal moment. During a special Diet session convened...
Philippines Strengthens Defense in Strategic Dialogue with US
The U.S.-Philippines Strategic Dialogue was held on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The U.S. State Department issued...
Japan-Based Chinese YouTuber Wang Zhian Faces Loss of Channel and X Account in Defamation Suit
Wang Zhian, a Chinese media commentator based in Japan who runs a popular YouTube channel and X (formerly...
Sanae Takaichi Hospitalized After Historic Election Victory, Sparks Nationwide Concern
In early 2026, Japan’s political scene witnessed a strong surge known as the “Takaichi whirlwind.” On...
Japan’s Snap Election Victory Shows the Limits of China’s Economic Coercion
By Jinhuasan Takaichi's supermajority win reshapes Japan's political map Philip Luck, director...
Japan Won’t Return to Militarism: Its Wartime Ideology Came From French Philosophy, Not Conservatism
By Liu Junning Japan's February 2026 lower house election delivered a result that sent tremors across...
Japan’s Matcha Crisis: How a 170% Price Surge Exposed the Fragility of a Centuries-Old Industry
By Zhou Ling Global demand for matcha has overwhelmed Japan's artisanal supply chain. With tea gardens...
Takaichi’s Rise: How Matsushita, Abe, and Lee Teng-hui Shaped Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister
By Cao Changqing When Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party to capture more than two-thirds...