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Russia is increasingly perceived as an attractive academic destination for Chinese students, especially as the US tightens visa screening| Asia Times
From an abstract threat to an existential challenge, climate change has accelerated across the planet – wrecking ecosystems, sinking social structures and destroying livelihoods. Among the most vulnerable nations, Pakistan stands out as acutely exposed. The 2022 floods – arguably the worst in Pakistan’s history – submerged a third of the country, affected 33 million people, caused […] The post Climate injustice no excuse for Pakistan’s climate inaction appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Leaders’ Summit in Tianjin drew renewed attention to this organization, which began as a forum for settling border disputes between China and former Soviet Republics but has since evolved into a hybrid security-economic group. Nearly two dozen leaders attended the latest event, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who […] The post SCO, BRICS will only gradually transform the global order appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin concluded on September 1 with a defining image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly engaging with Russian President Vladimir Putin and host Chinese President Xi Jinping. The symbolism was unmistakable – three leaders, each navigating fraught relations with the US, projecting unity at a pivotal geopolitical juncture. […] The post Putin-Modi optics steal the show at China’s SCO summit appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Nick Fuentes is only 27, yet his reach already extends further than men twice his age. He is not a sideshow. He is not a fringe curiosity. He is a rising force with the ability to disrupt Republican Party politics for years to come. For President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, brushing him […] The post Why Donald Trump should fear Nick Fuentes appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Over the weekend, rallies were staged across various Australian cities under the branding “March for Australia.” The rallies, which were attended by avowed neo-Nazis and elected politicians alike, called for an end to mass migration. These protests are not unique to Australia. Recently, the United Kingdom has seen its own wave of anti-migrant demonstrations in […] The post Australia’s anti-immigrant protests inflamed by global far right appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
For many Indonesians, the violent riots currently wracking Jakarta and other cities across the archipelago are eerily reminiscent of the riots of 1998 that accompanied the fall of former dictator Suharto and his New Order regime after three decades in power. As in 1998, demonstrators have targeted the legislative complex and “fat cat” politicians they […] The post Will Prabowo leverage riots to cement his authoritarian grip? appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Can India and China move beyond border clashes and trade tensions to find a new path forward? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, held from August 31 to September 1, and his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping have drawn widespread global attention. With India-China […] The post Tensions, talks and a turning point in Sino-Indian relations appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
As economic split-screens go, surging Chinese stocks are one for the ages. On one, Shanghai shares are testing 10-year highs as the market races past the S&P 500 and other top global bourses. On the other, an underlying economy is struggling under the weight of a deflation-generating property crisis, weak household demand and an aging […] The post China’s AI-fueled stock rally bucks economic ills appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
China isn’t buying any new-crop US soybeans and it’s easy to understand why. As part of the crossfire in the latest battle of the US-China trade war, China imposed a 20% retaliatory tariff on American beans. Actually, it’s more like 34% after including various taxes. China, then, naturally prefers to fill its considerable soybean needs […] The post Brazil will remain China’s preferred soybean supplier, not the US appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
After a delay, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) committee tasked with conducting a post-mortem analysis of the party’s poor performance in the July upper house elections delivered its report to a general meeting of LDP lawmakers on Tuesday, September 2. The committee essentially sought to answer three questions, and, in doing so, perhaps offered an implicit answer […] The post Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party in search of answers appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Pakistan stands at a pivotal juncture in its energy journey, where persistent dependence on imported oil and gas collides with the promise of untapped domestic resources. New discoveries, seismic surveys and growing international interest point to opportunities to reduce import reliance and enhance long-term energy security. At the same time, policymakers and industry leaders are […] The post How US could turn Pakistan into an energy export powerhouse appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Just months into President Donald Trump’s second term in office, one of the United States’ most important strategic partnerships is in crisis. Relations between the US and India are at their lowest ebb in a quarter of a century. Things are so bad that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly refused to accept calls […] The post Why the Trump-Modi bromance went up in smoke appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has agreed to export 20 K9 howitzers to Vietnam in a deal worth US$250 million, according to multiple news reports in mid-August. The first indicators of a potential deal emerged in March 2023, when Vietnam’s Minister for Defense, General Phan Van Giang, visited Seoul and observed an in-person demonstration of the […] The post S Korea muscling into SE Asia’s open arms market appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
As major Japanese multinationals continue to expand in the US, one critical but underappreciated issue has come to the fore: a significant lack of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) expertise within their American subsidiaries. A recent KPMG analysis highlights that, while the number of Japanese firms formally reporting under US GAAP is declining, many US […] The post GAAP gap: US reporting rules tripping up Japan Inc appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Sri Lanka’s former president and six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on August 22 for allegedly misusing state resources while in office. He is accused of using public funds to attend his wife’s graduation ceremony in London after an official visit to the US in 2023. Wickremesinghe has since been granted bail on a […] The post Sri Lanka moved to end elite impunity with arrest of ex-president appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
As August gives way to September, Europe will need to move from well-intentioned hope to a more muscular realism. Russia’s latest deadly attack on Kyiv, including on the EU’s own offices, confirms that peace is nowhere in sight. Donald Trump’s decision to demonize India for buying Russian oil – rather than pressuring Vladimir Putin himself […] The post On Ukraine, Europe needs to move to the realm of the real appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Imagine a war fought not on land or sea, but above Earth – where a single disabled satellite can disrupt global communications, financial systems and military operations. Space is no longer a distant frontier; it is a frontline of 21st-century strategic competition, shaping not just technology, but alliances, deterrence, and global influence. In recent years, […] The post Rethinking strategic competition in space appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Russia is increasingly perceived as an attractive academic destination for Chinese students, especially as the US tightens visa screening| Asia Times
Bitcoin Asia 2025, held in Hong Kong, was less an industry expo than a congress of miners – a gathering for Asia’s hash power communities that sustain the network’s backbone. The hall was filled not only with fund managers and exchange representatives but also with farm operators from China, Kazakhstan, Southeast Asia and North America. […] The post Bitcoin Asia 2025: mining hubs and a $1 million dream appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
US officials believe Chinese President Xi Jinping has set a deadline for his military to be capable of invading Taiwan by 2027 – the centennial anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth mentioned this date at a security conference in Singapore in May, warning of the […] The post A China blockade of Taiwan may or may not work appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes in Tianjin, the convergenceof Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping and, significantly, North| Asia Times
The US is banking on a long-delayed radar overhaul to give its venerable B-52 bomber sharper eyes and longer reach, a modernization hailed as essential| Asia Times
It’s much ado about something. The Indian shift away from the US could be a significant setback for America. Although nothing is set in stone, the United| Asia Times
Sydney Sweeney didn’t set out to become the latest trench in America’s culture war. She just posed in denim for American Eagle. But in 2025 America, denim| Asia Times
Western security guarantees for Ukraine are one of the main issues delaying a political resolution to the conflict. Russia launched| Asia Times
A newly exposed North Korean missile base near the Chinese border underscores the former's expanding nuclear reach and the uneasy fault lines in its ties| Asia Times
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MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr was not among the 23 national leaders who attended last month’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) summit in| Asia Times
Amid the military posturing, economic sanctions, and political power struggles shaping the US-China rivalry, intellectual property (IP) disputes remain a| Asia Times
