Shanghai in Lockdown: A Strain on the Zero-COVID Policy
On Sunday, March 27, officials in Shanghai announced that the city would be reentering lockdown after the city recorded a record-high number of new cases since the initial appearance of COVID-19 in the country -- 2,678 cases.
Japan’s Response to Ukraine: A Surprisingly Tough Reaction
When Japan imposed sanctions against Russia immediately following the invasion of Ukraine, it broke from a long held “soft” approach to Russian diplomacy.
Beijing announces lowest growth target in 30 years amid rising challenges
China recently unveiled its new economic projections in its annual Two Sessions meeting, which draws delegates from across the country to announce national economic policies for the upcoming year.
Anger Turned into Assault: South Korean Party Leader Attacked Ahead of Presidential Election
On Monday, Song Young-gil, the Chairman of South Korea’s leading party, the Democratic Party, was attacked while campaigning for the upcoming presidential election.
Korea’s Presidential Election Impacted by Candidate Scandal and Ukraine
South Korea, with its presidential election taking place in less than a week, is experiencing various scandals surrounding its candidates as well as a global conflict of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Chinese Warplanes Reported in Taiwan Airspace as Tensions Continue to Rise
On Thursday, Feb. 24, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported nine Chinese warplanes in their Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
