At a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of a crucial battle in the Pacific, two daughters of men who served there reflected on the lessons of war.
Tag Archives: Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
We Went on a Lanternfly-Killing Rampage. They’re Still Here.
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that ecologists have urged the populace to squish on sight, is back, infesting the New York City area.
In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties
Against a backdrop of rising regional tensions with China, the U.S. secretary of state reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to defending Manila.
Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Risks Undermining U.S. Efforts With Asian Allies
The Biden administration has built an economic and diplomatic strategy in Asia to counter China, assuring friendly countries that the U.S. is in the region for the long haul.
China Is Playing Hardball with Troubled Debtors. That’s Dangerous for All of Us.
When one country defaults, lenders start worrying that others will do the same.
Biden Should Cut Off the Gas Revenues That Fund Myanmar’s Junta
He should cut off the gas revenues that fund Myanmar’s junta.
The U.S. is losing its military edge in Asia, and China knows it
America can no longer deter China without help from its allies.
Export Bans on Malaysian Chicken and Indian Wheat Prompt Fears
Restricted so far in the name of domestic food security: Indian wheat, Malaysian chicken and Indonesian cooking oil. Experts warn of unwanted consequences.
China Is Beating the U.S. in the Battle for Influence in Asia
Biden’s Plans Will Do Little to Shore Up U.S. Leverage
Biden Vows to Defend Taiwan, But China Has The Upper Hand
Biden pledges to defend Taiwan against China but U.S. is outgunned
Biden to Begin New Asia-Pacific Economic Bloc With a Dozen Allies
The goal is a resurgence in U.S. influence in the region, especially vis-à-vis China, after Trump’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Elephants in Mourning Spotted on YouTube by Scientists
It is difficult to catch Asian elephants responding to deaths of herd members in the wild, but online videos helped researchers observe the behavior.
Poor Countries Face a Mounting Catastrophe Fueled by Inflation and Debt
Russia’s war in Ukraine is combining with a global tightening of credit and an economic slowdown in China to sow misery in low- and middle-income countries.
North Korea’s Covid Outbreak Continues to Worsen
Nearly 1.5 million people have presented with a fever and 56 have died in what the country said was its first outbreak, according to state media.
Biden to Host Southeast Asian Leaders as He Tries to Return Focus to China
The leaders at the two-day summit in Washington will discuss a variety of topics, but the president plans to use it to show a united front against Beijing.
American Importers Accuse Shipping Giants of Profiteering
Carriers are exploiting the supply chain chaos to breach contracts and jack up rates, importers say in asking for federal intervention.
With Us or With Them? In a New Cold War, How About Neither.
Old geopolitical foes are facing off after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but much of the world is refusing to take sides.
How the Supply Chain Crunch is Hurting California Farmers.
As shipping companies concentrate on the most lucrative routes from China to California, almond growers are struggling to transport their wares.
Japan Still Closed to Most Travelers, Despite Asia Reopening
Countries across region are reopening borders to tourists, but Japan continues to turn them away. And the country is not rushing to change things.
In Asia, Coronavirus Rules Fall Away, With a Big Caveat
Daily life in the region was once regulated by a snarl of virus restrictions. That is changing fast — except in mainland China, which is still rolling out lockdowns.
High Death Rate in Hong Kong Shows Importance of Vaccinating the Elderly
Covid has surged in a number of Asian countries that had once held the virus at bay. Vaccination levels have largely determined how deadly those waves would be.
Asia is still enduring its first Omicron surge, while Europe may get a second.
Cambodian Temple, Once Overcrowded, Wants Tourists Back
Cambodia has been open to foreign tourists for months, but in this time of Covid, few have made the trip, making it possible to imagine that you alone have rediscovered the glorious temple complex.
Blinken Says U.S. Has a ‘Long-Term Future’ in the Pacific Islands
The secretary of state promised a new embassy in the Solomon Islands and help on issues like climate change, as Washington vies with Beijing for influence in the region.
Cambodia’s Internet May Soon Be Like China’s: State-Controlled
Under a new decree, all web traffic will be routed through a government portal. Rights groups say a crackdown on digital expression is about to get worse.
Chinese Tourists Aren’t Coming Back Any Time Soon
Even before Omicron’s arrival, China was discouraging its citizens from traveling abroad. That has had a huge impact on global tourism.
To Counter China, Austin Vows to Shore Up Alliances With Others in Region
“America is a Pacific power,” the defense secretary said as he laid out a strategy to block efforts by China to dominate the region.
As World Shuts Borders to Stop Omicron, Japan Offers a Cautionary Tale
Japan, which has been very cautious throughout the pandemic, is again barring all nonresident foreigners. There is an economic and human cost.
As ‘Nutcracker’ Returns, Companies Rethink Depictions of Asians
Ballet companies are reworking the holiday classic partly in response to a wave of anti-Asian hate that has intensified during the pandemic.
Supply Chain Shortages: Your Questions Answered
Confession: We didn’t even have a logistics beat before the pandemic. Now we do. Here’s what we’ve learned about the global supply chain disruption.
What AUKUS Means for U.S.-China Great Power Competition
As experts hail the AUKUS agreement, the Biden administration should ensure it does not reflect a self-defeating concept of great power competition.
How Asia, Once a Vaccination Laggard, Is Revving Up Inoculations
Several countries are now on track to surpass the United States in fully vaccinating their populations, lifting hopes of a more permanent return to normality.
China’s Leaders Are Having Fun With Us. Who Can Blame Them?
We need a better strategy to counter China than submarines. Biden should get back into the TPP trade deal.
Australia’s Submarines Make Waves in Asia Long Before They Go to Sea
Some nations fear an accelerated arms buildup in a region where larger countries have already ramped up their military spending or capabilities.
Australia’s Submarine Deal Adds to Asia Arms Buildup
Some nations fear an accelerated arms buildup in a region where larger countries have already ramped up their military spending or capabilities.
AUKUS Still Leaves Australia at Risk Against China
Australia has thrust itself into a central role in America’s rivalry with China.
Why ‘Shang-Chi’ Isn’t a Hit in China
Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie has yet to be released in the mainland amid fierce debate over its back story and star.
Students in Philippines Enter Second Year of Remote Schooling
The closure is spawning a backlash in a country where many people do not have access to a computer or the internet at home. Most schools in the United States and Britain have resumed in-person instruction.
Google Could Be Violating Labor Laws With Pay for Temp Workers
The company realized months ago that it could be running afoul of pay laws in a number of countries but has been slow to fix the problem, according to internal documents.
The World Is Still Short of Everything. Get Used to It.
Pandemic-related product shortages — from computer chips to construction materials — were supposed to be resolved by now. Instead, the world has gained a lesson in the ripple effects of disruption.
Don’t Let the Fossil Fuel Industry Pivot to Toxic Plastics and Chemicals
As we confront climate change, focusing on a single metric, like greenhouse gas emissions, could leave other harmful practices unaddressed.
Asian Composers Reflect on Careers in Western Classical Music
For all their shared experiences, each of these five artists has a unique story of struggles and triumphs.
Pandemic Surges Again in Many Parts of the World, Fueled by Variants
The highly contagious Delta variant is on the rise, and countries that hoped they had seen the worst of Covid-19 are being battered again.
Georgia Attacks Prompt a Muted Reaction in Asia
Six of the eight victims were of Asian descent. But in China and South Korea, debate over the violence played out with far less intensity than it did in the United States.
President Biden Takes 1st Tentative Steps to Address Global Covid-19 Vaccine Shortage
Under pressure to play catch-up on “vaccine diplomacy,” President Biden says he will help finance vaccine manufacturing capacity but is still resisting exports of doses.
Biden Takes First Tentative Steps to Address Global Vaccine Shortage
Under pressure to play catch-up on “vaccine diplomacy,” President Biden says he will help finance vaccine manufacturing capacity but is still resisting exports of doses.
‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’: Chaos Strikes Global Shipping
The pandemic has disrupted international trade, driving up the cost of shipping goods and adding a fresh challenge to the global economic recovery.
‘Like a Warm Hug From an Angel’
For a handful of cultures across the globe, the Arab world among them, these distinct blankets deliver not only an impossibly warm, soft hug but a great sense of belonging.
Biden Inherits Growing Risks on Nuclear Arms Control
With Russia, China and North Korea all modernizing their nuclear arsenals, and Iran enriching, allies want U.S. reassurance. But they are less inclined to believe it.
Future of Pacific Islands Forum Is in Doubt After Palau’s Exit
The future of an 18-nation group is in doubt after Palau abandoned it over a leadership dispute.