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Japan's Supreme Court may become more assertive

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JAPAN

In contrast to its counterparts in many other wealthy liberal democracies, Japan's Supreme Court has been hesitant to assert its constitutionally granted authority. That may be…

TPP will unsettle East Asia's regional relations

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EAST ASIA

The agreement, once ratified, will create a new trade bloc that encompasses 36% of global GDP.

Party Congress raises Xi's prestige and power

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CHINA

His name has been written into the Party charter, and he has installed two allies on the Politburo Standing Committee to oversee critical portfolios.

Beijing will get tough on polluting firms

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CHINA

Enforcing environmental regulations in China.

Low returns drive Japanese megabanks further overseas

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JAPAN

The overseas activities of Japan's megabanks.

North Korea missile development will proceed apace

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NORTH KOREA

No warning was given to shipping. With rare speed, owing to Chinese fury at the timing of this during the G20 summit in Hangzhou, the next day the UN Security Council (UNSC…

Party coup changes Taiwan election outlook

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TAIWAN

Eric Chu, the party chairman, was nominated to replace Hung Hsiu-chu, whose candidacy failed to rally support within the party. He will run against Tsai Ing-wen, leader of the…

Congress disappoints hopes for change in North Korea

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NORTH KOREA

Developments in North Korean politics and foreign policy following the Party Congress.

Electoral loss will fatally weaken South Korea's Park

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SOUTH KOREA

Having controlled the outgoing 19th National Assembly with 157 of its 300 seats until recently, Saenuri is now reduced to 122.

Prospects for East Asia in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

Relations with the new administration in Washington will be the top foreign policy priority for all the region’s governments, including Pyongyang.