Asia – Pacífico
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Crece comercio con Asia: Importaciones desde Taiwán se disparan 400% en un año
Las importaciones mexicanas provenientes de Taiwán registran un aumento de 400 por ciento anual en febrero de 2026, al pasar de 1.5 a 7.5 mil millones de dólares en un…
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Australia and Japan Sign Contracts for $7bn Warships Deal
The Transition from Middle-Power Diplomacy to Hard Power Realism By mid-April 2026, the security partnership between Australia and Japan has transitioned from symbolic joint exercises to a massive integration of…
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North Korea’s Easter Ballistic Launches: Strategic Signaling in a Volatile Pacific
The Transition from Deterrence to Proactive Escalation By April 19, 2026, North Korea’s military posture has transitioned from periodic deterrence displays to a pattern of proactive escalation. The Al Jazeera…
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China Is Planning Decades Ahead on Clean Energy. The U.S. Has Other Priorities.
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert take The China clean energy strategy outlined in its latest Five-Year Plan highlights a long-term national commitment to dominate low-carbon technologies. In contrast, the United…
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Should the US restrict Chinese investment in clean energy?
The urgent need to meet climate goals has placed the United States at a strategic crossroads. Policymakersmust decide whether to restrict Chinese investment in the clean energy sector to protect national security or welcome it to speed up the energy transition. A recentanalysis by the Brookings Institution explores the risks, benefits, and the need for clear “red lines.” Identifying the Core Security Risks The debate is…
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The Electrostate Era: China’s Strategic Leapfrog
The Transition from Oil Dependency to Electrical Sovereignty By mid-April 2026, the global energy landscape has transitioned from a crisis of supply to a crisis of Infrastructure Sovereignty. The CFR…
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Australia’s Energy Scramble: Security Amidst Regional Volatility
The Transition from Export Giant to Domestic Vulnerability By mid-April 2026, Australia has transitioned from its role as a secure global energy exporter to a state of domestic uncertainty. An…
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How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last?
Brookings. Commentary Podcast The Brookings podcast How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last? analyzes the scale, causes, and implications of the ongoing China real estate crisis duration. The discussion…
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The U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Council on Foreign Relations. The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? The backgrounder The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? analyzes the dynamics shaping the U.S.-China trade relationship…
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Taiwan Explained
Council on Foreign Relations. Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved The backgrounder Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved…
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Environmental Sabotage: The Cyanide Allegations at Second Thomas Shoal
The Transition from Maritime Harassment to “Ecological Siege” By April 2026, the long-standing dispute over the Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal) has transitioned from water cannon confrontations to accusations of…
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APEC Host Economy Policy Dialogue on Energy Successfully Held in Nanchang, Jiangxi
On March 17, 2026, the city of Nanchang became the center of regional energy strategy as the APEC Host Economy Policy Dialogue on Energy took place. This event served as…
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The 71st APEC Energy Working Group Meeting held in Nanchang
The city of Nanchang recently hosted the 71st APEC Energy Working Group (EWG) Meeting, marking a significant step forward for regional cooperation. During this event, delegates from various member economies…
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What does China want from a Trump-Xi summit?
The upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping represents a critical turning point for global stability in an increasingly volatile international landscape. According to a recent analysis by the…
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Berkshire emite US$1.700 millones en bonos denominados en yenes en su primera operación sin Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway emitió bonos denominados en yenes por 272.300 millones de yenes, equivalentes a unos US$1.700 millones, en su primera operación de este tipo tras la salida de Warren Buffett…
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East Asia & Pacific Economic Update (April 2026)
World Bank Group. Industrial Policy in the Digital Age East Asia’s growth model is under pressure, and the industrial policy digital age Asia challenge is becoming central. The traditional model…
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China Is Running Multiple AI Races
Brookings Institution China Is Running Multiple AI Races Published on March 9, 2026, this commentary by Kyle Chan — Fellow at the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings —…
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Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation
The Transition from “Cordon Sanitaire” to Direct Engagement By April 2026, the cross-strait relationship has transitioned from a period of absolute diplomatic silence—a “cordon sanitaire”—to a controversial and “rare” direct…
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The Pivot to Beijing: Southeast Asia’s Strategic Recalibration
The Transition from “Hedging” to “Pragmatic Alignment” By April 2026, the nations of Southeast Asia have transitioned from a policy of “hedging”—balancing relations between Washington and Beijing—to a posture of…
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The Nuclear Pivot: Security and Energy in a Post-Globalized Asia
The Transition from Extended Deterrence to Strategic Autonomy By early 2026, the geopolitical landscape in Asia has been fundamentally altered by the Iran war and the perceived overextension of U.S.…
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Cambodia’s Cybercrime Law: Governance vs. The Shadow Economy
The Transition from “Safe Haven” to Legislative Crackdown By April 2026, Cambodia has transitioned from a passive observer of its internal “scam compounds” to an active legislator seeking to reclaim…
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A tale of two countries
Brookings. The real estate crises in 1990s Japan and contemporary China This article, presented at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (Spring 2026), analyzes China’s ongoing real estate adjustment and…
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Exportaciones de BYD aumentan un 65% por los altos precios del petróleo
Las exportaciones y ventas en el extranjero de BYD aumentaron 65% en marzo, impulsadas por el encarecimiento del petróleo derivado de la guerra con Irán, lo que reforzó el atractivo…
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How China can survive without the Strait of Hormuz
The Vulnerability of the World’s Largest Importer As of April 2026, China finds itself in a high-stakes balancing act as its primary source of “discounted” energy—Iran—is targeted by U.S.-Israeli kinetic…
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The North Korean Infiltration of the Digital Supply Chain
The Attack on “Invisible Software” and Critical Infrastructure In March 2026, cybersecurity researchers identified a massive hacking campaign linked to groups from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The…
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Japan business mood, inflation expectations rise but Iran war clouds outlook
The Paradox of Improving Sentiment Amidst Regional Conflict On April 1, 2026, the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) quarterly “Tankan” survey revealed that business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved to…
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Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalposts: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit
Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Washington unfolds in a moment where international politics feels unstable and constantly shifting. Global crises, changing U.S. priorities and unexpected developments shape the context of the…
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Trump, Xi, and the Case for Strategic Calm
Introduction First, U.S. – China relations have shifted from confrontation toward a more restrained phase, where both sides test limits while avoiding escalation. From Escalation to Recalibration Initially, tariff wars…
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Japan’s Energy Picture Fifteen Years Post – Fukushima
Introduction Fifteen years after Fukushima, Japan is gradually reshaping its energy strategy while balancing security, sustainability, and public trust concerns. Post-Disaster Shift Initially, Japan shut down nearly all nuclear reactors…
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Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalpost: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit
Strategic Context Initially, the Washington visit occurs amid rising geopolitical turbulence, especially the U.S. – led war involving Iran, which reshapes diplomatic priorities and compresses Japan’s strategic options. Shifting Priorities…