Asia

Coalitions are forming in the face of threats to democracy and pluralism.

Ethnic cleansing of Uighurs in China has forced an exodus to Istanbul—and a desperate effort to keep their culture alive.

On Beijing’s doorstep, Ulaanbaatar continues to defy the geopolitical odds.

The country’s substance use spike is undermining its focus on gross national happiness.

China’s salami-slicing tactics can be countered—if Taipei stays smart.

The mainland’s new nationalism comes with a heavy dose of old patriarchy.

After 18 years of war, thousands of lives lost, and hundreds of billions of dollars squandered, the United States accomplished precisely nothing.

Beijing’s hostility started long before the trade war.

Reemphasizing fundamental rights is the best way to keep them universal.

The competition between the United States and China will decide the continent’s fate—and one of them has a head start.

Why the crisis in Hong Kong and a deterioration in relations between South Korea and Japan are just the beginning of a broader period of flux in Asia.

Tokyo picked a trade brawl with Seoul—but wasn't prepared for the inevitable blowback.

How China will use its military might.

Mark Esper sets out to persuade U.S. allies in Asia that the United States has their back.

Beset by conflicts, stagnating economies, and political troubles, the region no longer looks set to rule the world.

A global snapshot of cooling.

A maritime clash has left the public wondering why their president won’t stand up to Beijing.

Beijing is famous for putting engineers and scientists in charge. But that doesn’t make for better leaders.

Facing U.S. unpredictability, both countries have decided that they’re better off working together.

He’ll insult them in public, then demand a deal behind closed doors. The meeting in Osaka is another test case of the president’s dealmaking skills.