Xi, Kim meeting raises questions; cause for optimism in Asia
Kim Jong-un’s visit to Beijing this past week has raised questions and is a cause for muted optimism across Asia. The visit is the latest in a series of goodwill gestures that…
Japan
Japan government’s response to paper scandal heightens distrust
A Yomiuri Shimbun editorial highlights the poor response by the Abe government to the charges of altering official papers. The latest case involving alterations to official…
Japan cuts small bluefin tuna quotas
The Fisheries Agency plans to reduce next season’s quota for small Pacific bluefin tuna that can be caught. The Fisheries Agency plans to reduce next season’s quota for small…
Maintain maximum pressure, not misled by Pyongyang’s smiling facade
An editorial in the Yomiuri Shimbun argues that maximum pressure must be maintained on North Korea, despite its recent charm offensive. Having won South Korea over to its side,…
China’s influence over the Maldives a cause for concern
China’s growing influence over the Maldives is a cause for concern according to this editorial from the Yomiuri Shimbun. The political situation in the Maldives, an island…