List of Asia articles
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Two men in suits stand on a stage as white confetti flutters through the air around them. The man at center has his arms raised in celebration, while the other man holds one of his raised hands. Both clutch bouquets of flowers. Who Can Lead a Divided South Korea?
Early elections will decide the country’s future relationship with Washington.
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A surfer carrying a surfboard passes a poster for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Bondi Beach in Sydney. The Australian Election Wasn’t Just About Trump
A landslide for the center-left could inspire social democratic parties worldwide.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of the People's Action Party waves to supporters as he celebrates at the party's gathering centre during the general election results, in Singapore on May 3. Why Singapore’s Ruling Party Won Yet Again
Voters return Lawrence Wong to power as a steady hand amid a global trade war despite simmering concerns over inequality.
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An illustration shows red tape lines crossing over and entrapping a semiconductor chip. Is It Too Late to Slow China’s AI Development?
The U.S. has been trying to keep its technological lead through export restrictions, but China is closing the gap.
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Villagers brave monsoon rains in an area in Bangladesh struck by Cyclone Aila. From Flooded Shores to Uncertain Futures
Bangladeshi climate refugees are streaming into India—and revealing the strained future of global migration.
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A grid of rectangles shows 12 fiction book covers. The Novels We’re Reading in May
From the Gulf as a modern Wild West to sisterhood in Singapore.
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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 26, 2023. India Makes Diplomatic Push for Military Action Against Pakistan
At the United Nations, New Delhi seeks to build a case for self-defense after a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir.
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Indian Border Security Force soldiers stand guard near the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Amritsar, India, on May 1. What Washington Can Do About India-Pakistan Escalation
Saber-rattling between the two nuclear-armed South Asian countries has surged after a terror attack in Kashmir.
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te walks past soldiers at a naval base in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on Oct. 18, 2024. Trump Should Rein In Taiwan
President Lai Ching-te’s rhetoric increases the risk of war with China.
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Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi following a meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea in Tokyo on March 22. Trump’s Volatility Is Pushing Asia Toward Beijing
But fears over China’s intentions could limit its regional gains.
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U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Jan. 21. How Trump Could Use Tariffs to Attract Investment
The administration already has a blueprint—and now needs to make it work.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 27. Trump’s First 100 Days Reveal a ‘Strongman’s’ Unprecedented Weakness
No U.S. president has ever surrendered global power so quickly.
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People hold a candlelight vigil to denounce a militant attack against tourists in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 23. Kashmir Attack Shatters Illusion of Calm
New Delhi said normalcy had returned to the region, but the deadly violence against tourists shows that it needs to strengthen its defenses.
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Children pose for a picture as they visit a movie theater to watch the animated film Ne Zha 2 in Beijing on Feb. 16. The Cartoon That Shows China’s Bet on Consumption
“Ne Zha 2” signals where Beijing wants the economy to head.
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Viet Cong soldiers in the fog of the jungle during the Vietnam War in a black and white photograph The Haunting Legacy of the Vietnam War
Reflecting on one of the first forever wars, 50 years on.
