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Asia Daily: June 30, 2025

The last Hong Kong pro-democracy party that held street protests disbands. The League of Social Democrats announced its dissolution due to mounting…

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Asia Daily: June 27, 2025

China has begun issuing rare earth export licences to European firms, EU sources say. China has resumed issuing rare earth export licences to European…

Jun 27 •

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Asia Daily: June 26, 2025

Bipartisan bill aims to block Chinese AI from federal agencies. U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to prohibit federal agencies from using…

Jun 26 •

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Asia Daily: June 25, 2025

China Beijing turns to cautious diplomacy in Iran's war with Israel. China denounced Israel’s attacks on Iran and called for a ceasefire but refrained…

Jun 25

Asia Daily: June 24, 2025

China looks to Singapore to help secure global supply chains from US trade war turmoil. Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged deeper economic collaboration…

Jun 24 •

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Asian Affairs

Thai PM's Leaked Call Saga: Coalition Crumbles as Resignation Calls Mount

Paetongtarn's use of quasi-treacherous language in a phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen has threatened her fragile government's ruling coalition.

Jun 22 •

Nattan Casey Plewissara

The Leaked Call Shaking Thai Politics: Translated

Secret audio of Thai PM pleading with Hun Sen over border dispute sparks outrage and calls for resignation.

Jun 22 •

Nattan Casey Plewissara

‘It’s Easy to Resign’: Popular Protests Succeed in Ending Mongolian PM’s Tenure

Economic development proves insufficient in placating the will of the Mongolian people.

Jun 12 •

New Railway Connecting Iran & China Presents Opportunities & Challenges

A new overland trade route promises faster freight and strategic autonomy, but operational roadblocks threaten its success.

Jun 9 •

Dr. Steven Terner

Han Duck-soo: A Temporary Presidency Ends

The impeachment of Prime Minister and Acting President Han Duck-soo deepens South Korea's worst political crisis in recent memory.

Dec 27, 2024 •

Perspectives

Moving Beyond Ceasefires: Barriers to Peace in Myanmar

Despite temporary halts in fighting, deep-rooted ethnic tensions, fragmented resistance, and weak international pressure continue to obstruct any path…

Jun 25 •

Alexander Stump

Why Differences Regarding India & Pakistan Will Not Cause a Major Rift Between Russia & China

Despite backing opposing sides in South Asia, Moscow and Beijing remain aligned in their flexible, anti-Western partnership.

Jun 24 •

A "Golden Year" Built on Sand

China and Iran Eye Closer Ties in 2025 — but the Foundation Is Far from Solid

May 5 •

Assessing the Limits of the UAE's China Strategy

Increasing Global Tensions Narrow the Window for Strategic Balancing

Mar 28 •

Shigeru Ishiba’s Scandal-Plagued Premiership Is Crumbling

Japan’s ruling LDP has been set back by a breakdown in public trust in the party’s integrity.

Oct 29, 2024 •

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