Archive - The Asia Cable

Consequences of Tatmadaw Rule

Myanmar’s military rule prolongs civil war, destabilizes the region, and challenges China’s interests.

Oct 28 • Griffin Grubb

Why Lee Jae Myung’s Plan for More Housing in Seoul Is a Referendum on South Korea’s Identity

Seoul’s housing debate confronts Yongsan’s legacy of national sovereignty, identity, and public memory.

Oct 26 • Christopher Byrnes

Why So Many Thais Are Suddenly Furious With China

Chinese-linked scandals, sovereignty concerns and weak enforcement are testing Thailand’s long-standing “one family” relationship with Beijing.

Oct 9 • Nattan Casey Plewissara

The Trump-Xi Summit Leaves Key Divides Unresolved

The summit reinforced the fragile foundations of the current U.S.-China détente.

Oct 7 • Jenson Hu

September 2026

BRICS After New Delhi: Institution Building, Diplomacy & India’s Strategic Autonomy

The practical utility of BRICS for its member states is becoming clearer with each summit.

Sep 29 • Spandan Gandhi

July 2026

Asia Daily: July 31, 2026

China’s October plenum plan reveals focus on party discipline ahead of 2027 congress.

Jul 31 • Alex Gintz (林大可） and Nick Ayrton (尼克)

Asia Daily: July 30, 2026

U.S. sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong shipping firms over Iranian oil deliveries.

Jul 30 • Alex Gintz (林大可） and Nick Ayrton (尼克)

Asia Daily: July 29, 2026

China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment “to protect PLA’s image.”

Jul 29 • Alex Gintz (林大可） and Nick Ayrton (尼克)

Asia Daily: July 28, 2026

Chipmaker CXMT vaults to top of China’s valuation with 466% surge in Shanghai debut.

Jul 28 • Alex Gintz (林大可） and Nick Ayrton (尼克)

Asia Daily: July 27, 2026

China holds air, navy patrol in South China Sea.

Jul 27 • Alex Gintz (林大可） and Nick Ayrton (尼克)

Asia Daily: July 24, 2026

China begins two days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait.

Jul 24 • Alex Gintz (林大可） and Nick Ayrton (尼克)

Asia Daily: July 23, 2026

Senior Chinese leader Wang Huning tours Tibet, stresses ethnic unity, stability.

Jul 23 • Alex Gintz (林大可） and Nick Ayrton (尼克)

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