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1 Campaign, 2 Targets: China’s Cyber Operations Hit Asian Governments and Dissidents Abroad

One track pursued traditional intelligence collection against Asian governments and defense entities; the other sought to surveil and silence overseas critics.

China’s Former Defense Ministers Sentenced to Death With Reprieve: The Reason and the Wider Implications

Until now, no one from the military top brass had received such severe punishments since early days of the anti-corruption campaign.

Why the Upcoming China-US Summit Is Likely to Be Misread

The return to high-level engagement after a period of escalation reflects adaptation, not forthcoming concessions.

Taiwan’s President Makes Surprise Trip to Eswatini

Lai Ching-te succeeded in making his visit to Taiwan’s lone ally in Africa just weeks after China forced a high-profile cancellation of his original itinerary. 

Foreign-Invested Apps and Taiwan’s Cybersecurity Blind Spot

The data generated by millions of Taiwanese users – their movement patterns, consumption habits, and delivery addresses – is increasingly spread among numerous foreign investors, including companies from China.

Why China’s Internet Is Reopening the Case Against the ‘Qin System’ of the First Emperor

In niche corners of the Chinese internet, discussions of the very first dynasty stand in for critiques of today’s China.

The Dalai Lama’s Succession Battle: The Stakes for Tibetans and Beijing

The battle over the next Dalai Lama, between religious tradition and state power, is set to become one of the defining geopolitical stories of the coming decade.

Beijing Is Legalizing the Assimilation of Tibetans and Other Ethnic Minorities

China is amending its laws to weaken ethnic identities, including Tibetan language and culture. 

The Epstein Files and China’s Information War Against the Dalai Lama

China’s disinformation machinery kicked into high gear to launch its latest attack against the Tibetan spiritual leader.

COP30 and China’s Tibetan Plateau Paradox

China’s stewardship of the Third Pole will shape not only Asia’s water security but the credibility of global climate cooperation.