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Japan Has Not Recognized Senkaku Island Dispute
November 11, 2014
Japan Has Not Recognized Senkaku Island Dispute
Japan has not recognized a territorial dispute exists with China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.
Japan Has Not Recognized Senkaku Island Dispute
2016 Election Could Derail Asia Trade Pact
November 07, 2014
2016 Election Could Derail Asia Trade Pact
While the midterms buoyed the TPP, the auto industry and 2016 president election could ultimately derail it.
2016 Election Could Derail Asia Trade Pact
China Rejects Abe-Xi Meeting at APEC
November 06, 2014
China Rejects Abe-Xi Meeting at APEC
Japanese officials no longer believe China will agree to a meeting between Shinzo Abe and Xi Jinping at APEC.
China Rejects Abe-Xi Meeting at APEC
Is China Too Big to Fail?
November 01, 2014
Is China Too Big to Fail?
Plus, China’s super secret underground submarine cave. Pacific Realist weekend links.
Is China Too Big to Fail?
The Myth of India as a Great Power
October 25, 2014
The Myth of India as a Great Power
Plus, Fukuyama on dealing with China and Xi Jinping as China’s new imperial president. Pacific Realist links.
The Myth of India as a Great Power
Under US Pressure, Major Countries Snub China’s New Regional Bank
October 23, 2014
Under US Pressure, Major Countries Snub China’s New Regional Bank
On Friday, China will officially launch its new regional infrastructure bank. Many notable nations will be absent.
Under US Pressure, Major Countries Snub China’s New Regional Bank
4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics
October 20, 2014
4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics
The CCP is focusing on the rule of law because it wants to reign in local officials.
4th Plenum: Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics
Japan Caves to China on Senkaku Island Dispute
October 18, 2014
Japan Caves to China on Senkaku Island Dispute
To secure a meeting with Xi, Japanese PM Abe caved to China's long-standing demand on the East China Sea dispute.
Japan Caves to China on Senkaku Island Dispute
How Capitalism Conquered North Korea
October 16, 2014
How Capitalism Conquered North Korea
Plus, American maritime strategy, offset strategies, and extended deterrence. Some general interest links.
How Capitalism Conquered North Korea
China Signals No Compromise on Hong Kong
October 15, 2014
China Signals No Compromise on Hong Kong
There are growing signs that the CCP has no intention of compromising with protesters in Hong Kong.
China Signals No Compromise on Hong Kong
Kim Jong-un's Reappearance Shows North Korea’s New Transparency
October 14, 2014
Kim Jong-un's Reappearance Shows North Korea’s New Transparency
Kim Jong-un's absence and resurfacing provide another example of North Korea becoming more transparent under his rule.
Kim Jong-un's Reappearance Shows North Korea’s New Transparency
Why the US Is Trying to Squash China's New Development Bank
October 10, 2014
Why the US Is Trying to Squash China's New Development Bank
The U.S. has been lobbying Asian nations to persuade them to reject China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Why the US Is Trying to Squash China's New Development Bank
US-Australia-China Hold First Ever Military Drill, But So What?
October 09, 2014
US-Australia-China Hold First Ever Military Drill, But So What?
The first ever U.S.-China-Australia military drill illustrates the extent of their distrust -- and nothing more.
US-Australia-China Hold First Ever Military Drill, But So What?
6 Must-Read New Books for Fall 2014
October 03, 2014
6 Must-Read New Books for Fall 2014
The Pacific Realist gives you the rundown on six new books he is most excited about.
6 Must-Read New Books for Fall 2014
Occupy Central Is Doomed to Fail
October 02, 2014
Occupy Central Is Doomed to Fail
The Communist Party will not allow completely free and fair elections in Hong Kong -- period.
Occupy Central Is Doomed to Fail
China's President Is a Paper Tiger
September 18, 2014
China's President Is a Paper Tiger
In trying to reform the economy, Xi Jinping is more Hu Jintao than Deng Xiaoping.
China's President Is a Paper Tiger
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