Anthony Kuhn
Stories
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U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo's feud with Beijing
This follows joint drills by Chinese and Russian strategic bombers and fighters on Tuesday that prompted Japan and South Korea to scramble planes to monitor them.
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How China, not the U.S., became the main climate solution story in 2025
The U.S. has become a "side character" in the global story of renewable energy, experts say. China dominates the sector, with positive implications for the climate and their economy.
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China in diplomatic push to isolate Japan in feud over Taiwan issue
No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.
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One year on from martial law crisis, South Korea celebrates its democracy's resilience
One year on from failed presidential power grab, South Korea celebrates its resilient democracy, and tries to heal deep political divisions.
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A bitter dispute between China and Japan has moved to the cultural front
A bitter dispute between East Asia's biggest powers, China and Japan, has moved to the cultural front. With both sides unwilling to back down, experts say it could be a protracted feud.
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Gender inequality accelerates Japan's rural depopulation
Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.
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Trump cuts tariffs after meeting with China's leader
President Donald Trump lowered his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods to 47% after meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Thursday.
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Trump says he's confident of a deal ahead of Xi meeting
President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, who he's set to meet Thursday.
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Exploring the link between Japan's depopulation and gender inequality
Gender inequality is accelerating young Japanese women's flight from rural areas to the cities, further depressing the country's already low birthrate.
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Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during upcoming Asia trip
President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
