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East Asia

Housing three of the world’s largest economies and most influential nations — China, Japan, and South Korea — as well as Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, and Taiwan — East Asia is a vital center of gravity in the Asia-Pacific. East Asia’s economic development has transformed the economic and strategic dynamic beyond Asia as well, boosting growth and trade across the globe. At the same time, festering historical disagreements, long-standing instability on the Korean Peninsula, enduring maritime disputes, and China’s growing military power raise a number of security concerns for the region and the world.

ASPI’s work on East Asia focuses on enhancing cooperation and dialogue within the region and between its countries and the United States. It also aims to develop mechanisms to enhance regional security, prosperity, and sustainability. For instance, ASPI is working to create a roadmap for linking carbon markets in China, Japan, and the South Korea to facilitate trilateral cooperation and their emissions reduction efforts. It is also engaged in a major initiative to decrease misperceptions and increase cooperation and trust between the U.S. and China. Through public events and expert commentary, ASPI also furthers understanding of the region in the rest of the world.

Featured Initiatives

  • Belt and Road Initiative Martix Data Visualization
    report

    Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative

    Recommendations to ensure beneficial and sustainable BRI outcomes.
  • Donald J. Trump and Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit

    The Avoidable War: An Alternative Future for U.S.-China Relations

    An initiative seeking to manage distrust and conflict between the U.S. and China.
  • China Dashboard Page Image
    interactive

    The China Dashboard: Tracking China's Economic Reform Program

    Using hard data to analyze China's economy under Xi Jinping.
  • Chinese workers ride in a boat through a large floating solar farm project under construction by the Sungrow Power Supply Company on a lake caused by a collapsed and flooded coal mine on June 13, 2017 in Huainan, Anhui province, China. The floating solar field is billed as the largest in the world. (Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

    Toward a Northeast Asia Carbon Market

    ASPI initiative to create a roadmap for linking the carbon markets in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
  • The Asia Society Policy Institute convened a Trade Policy Commission in Australia that examined the current trade architecture in the Asia-Pacific. Members include, from left to right, Yoichi Suzuki, Mari Elka Pangestu, Peter Grey, Wendy Cutler, Jong-hoon Kim, and Tu Xinquan. (Julia Bergen/Asia Society Australia)

    Building a High Standard and Inclusive Asia-Pacific Trade Architecture

    An initiative aimed at promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific.
  • East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur on November 22, 2015

    Securing Peace in Asia

    An ASPI initiative to strengthen regional security institutions in Asia.
  • Globe - Asia
    interactive

    Asia’s New Pivot: Evolving Ties Between East and West Asia

    Exploring the strategic implications of growing ties between major countries in the Middle East and Asia.

Reports

Solar panels in Shanghai
report

Progress & Priorities for Asia’s Climate Finance en Route to COP28

A new report on priorities for Asia to close its climate finance gap and steer towards net zero emissions by mid-century.
The 2024 Taiwanese Elections: A Primer - Supporters of Terry Gou
paper

The 2024 Taiwanese Elections: A Primer

Read about the candidates running for Taiwan's 2024 elections and what the outcome could mean for future relations between China, Taiwan, and the United States.
CHINA-JAPAN-DIPLOMACY-DISPUTE-PROTESTS
paper

Future Crises in the Indo-Pacific: The Shadow of Chinese Public Opinion

Read about how Chinese popular opinion shapes the outcomes of geopolitical crises in the Indo-Pacific in this issue paper by Andrew Chubb.

Brothers Forever banner #2
paper

The Beijing-Moscow Axis: Evolving European Perspectives

Philippe Le Corre analyzes the Russia-China relationship from a European perspective and finds that most EU states are alarmed by the stronger relationship and condemn China's support of Russia.
China-Russia banner #3
paper

Together and Apart: The Conundrum of the China-Russia Partnership

Philipp Ivanov writes about the forces unifying and dividing China and Russia in 2023, how the two countries’ relationship is affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the future trajectory and global impact of the relationship.
China-Russia banner #9
paper

Unease, Not Confidence, Defines China’s “Partnership” with Russia

Lyle Morris examines China's calculations on Sino-Russian relations and finds that China’s unconditional support for Russia’s war of aggression may be wavering, as Beijing seeks ways to bring about an end to the conflict.
Brother Forever banner #8
paper

Interpreting Xi Jinping's Shifting Strategy on the Russia-Ukraine War

Guoguang Wu reviews the trajectory of China’s policy on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, analyzing Xi’s calculations, miscalculations, and recalculations.
Shanghai in Mist
paper

China’s Economy Ahead of the Third Plenum: The End of the “China Miracle”?

Bert Hofman writes about the state of the Chinese economy ahead of the Third Plenum.
Chinese seek jobs amid slowing economy
paper

The End of Experimentation and Aspiration in Xi Jinping’s China

This is the first in a two-part series by Diana Choyleva where she explores how the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping has changed the fundamental incentives driving the behavior of key groups in China and beyond.

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Video

Opportunities for Asia's Climate Leadership in 2023: The G20 and COP28
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 /  New York

Opportunities for Asia's Climate Leadership in 2023: The G20 and COP28

Amitabh Kant, Lana Nusseibeh, Hana AlHashimi, and Kevin Rudd discuss opportunities for Asian economies to reduce emissions while enhancing their economies, trade, and peoples’ livelihoods.
Watch Now
Reimagining the TPP: Revisions that Could Facilitate U.S. Reentry
Policy
 /  New York

Reimagining the TPP: Revisions that Could Facilitate U.S. Reentry

Wendy Cutler, Clete Willems, and Bob Davis discuss the new ASPI report that offers recommendations for improvements and updates to the agreement which could potentially facilitate U.S. re-entry.
Watch Now
Reshaping Trade: The Rise of Asia and Next-Generation Challenges
Current Affairs
 /  Washington, D.C.

Reshaping Trade: The Rise of Asia and Next-Generation Challenges

Wendy Cutler, Tim Groser, Yeo Han-koo, Elizabeth Chelliah, Kurt Tong, and Candi Wolff discuss Asia Society Policy Institute’s latest report on Asia’s critical role in the future of trade negotiations.
Watch Now

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    China

    ASPI's projects and analysis on China.
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    Japan

    ASPI's projects and analysis on Japan.
  • North Korea Military Parade

    North Korea

    ASPI's projects and analysis on North Korea.
  • Lotus Lanterns at Jogyesa

    South Korea

    ASPI's projects and analysis on South Korea.

Commentary

  • article

    U.S. Made the Most of APEC Given What it Had to Work With

    ASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler analyzes the accomplishments made at November's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting in Nikkei Asia.
  • report

    Progress & Priorities for Asia’s Climate Finance en Route to COP28

    A new report on priorities for Asia to close its climate finance gap and steer towards net zero emissions by mid-century.
  • article

    Decoding Xi’s "Tone-Changing" U.S.-China Speech in San Francisco

    Jing Qian decodes President Xi Jinping's speech at a welcome dinner following the Woodside bilateral summit with President Joe Biden on November 15, 2023.
  • Building Trade Ties with Japan’s Emerging Female Leaders

    Professional development program for Japanese early career female trade experts, now recruiting for the 2024 program!
  • article

    Analysis on U.S.-China Sunnylands Statement

    Incoming Director of ASPI's China Climate Hub Li Shuo writes about the recent U.S.-China Sunnylands Statement.
  • paper

    The 2024 Taiwanese Elections: A Primer

    Read about the candidates running for Taiwan's 2024 elections and what the outcome could mean for future relations between China, Taiwan, and the United States.
  • article

    The U.S. and China’s Resurgent Climate Cooperation is a Big Deal

    Kate Logan writes on U.S.-China climate cooperation ahead of APEC
  • article

    China-Saudi RMB Settlement Will Insulate the Oil Trade From U.S. Sanctions

    Christopher Vassallo writes about how China is taking steps to steel its trade in Saudi oil from foreign financial sanctions, just as it seeks to protect its physical trade routes – all without having to supplant the dollar globally.
  • paper

    Future Crises in the Indo-Pacific: The Shadow of Chinese Public Opinion

    Read about how Chinese popular opinion shapes the outcomes of geopolitical crises in the Indo-Pacific in this issue paper by Andrew Chubb.

  • paper

    The Beijing-Moscow Axis: Evolving European Perspectives

    Philippe Le Corre analyzes the Russia-China relationship from a European perspective and finds that most EU states are alarmed by the stronger relationship and condemn China's support of Russia.
  • paper

    Together and Apart: The Conundrum of the China-Russia Partnership

    Philipp Ivanov writes about the forces unifying and dividing China and Russia in 2023, how the two countries’ relationship is affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the future trajectory and global impact of the relationship.
  • paper

    Unease, Not Confidence, Defines China’s “Partnership” with Russia

    Lyle Morris examines China's calculations on Sino-Russian relations and finds that China’s unconditional support for Russia’s war of aggression may be wavering, as Beijing seeks ways to bring about an end to the conflict.
  • paper

    Interpreting Xi Jinping's Shifting Strategy on the Russia-Ukraine War

    Guoguang Wu reviews the trajectory of China’s policy on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, analyzing Xi’s calculations, miscalculations, and recalculations.
  • paper

    China’s Economy Ahead of the Third Plenum: The End of the “China Miracle”?

    Bert Hofman writes about the state of the Chinese economy ahead of the Third Plenum.
  • paper

    The End of Experimentation and Aspiration in Xi Jinping’s China

    This is the first in a two-part series by Diana Choyleva where she explores how the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping has changed the fundamental incentives driving the behavior of key groups in China and beyond.

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