This viewpoint provides an important perspective for examining the current situation in East Asia: Right-wing forces in Japan ...

The Composite Map of the Ming Empire (Da Ming Hunyi Tu) reflects the political situation in AD 1389 but was likely painted much later. Original Chinese labels were later covered with Manchu on paper ...

Experts and scholars attend an academic roundtable discussing "Ryukyu and Okinawa in the Postwar 80 Years" held at the Department of History of Peking University on December 6, 2025. Photo: Xing ...

Spotlight on East Asia, a region steeped in history and now helping to write the future of our world. We'll break down the ...

Unpacking the Local Impact of China’s Mega-Projects on Kyrgyzstan’s Regions The geopolitical impact of the Arab states on the trajectory of Asian history was enormous: it swept away old states and ...

The East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) plays a crucial role in shaping the regional climate and ecosystem. It is a key driver of seasonal precipitation patterns that sustain agricultural productivity ...

ISHIBA SHIGERU’S time as Japan’s prime minister is coming to an end. His party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is in crisis: following the departure of its long-time coalition partner, it risks ...

Pope Francis greets a child in traditional dress during a welcome ceremony at the presidential palace in Dili, Timor-Leste, Sept. 9, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) Pope Francis departed from Port ...