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.
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paperThis paper takes stock of China’s planning and reform efforts across the domains of climate, energy, and industrial upgrading
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articleAlistair Ritchie and Yi Chen write that China is tackling data integrity issues within its carbon market, but more efforts are urgently needed to establish effective controls and minimize complications brought on by other policy drivers.
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speechKevin Rudd's opening remarks at an Asia Society event featuring Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China.
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articleIn an article in the Financial Review, Philipp Ivanov writes about how a pivot to Asia is no longer a policy option for Moscow, it’s absolutely necessary.
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articleAcross four papers, this series seeks to put the number 19.3%, China's urban youth unemployment rate, in context and explain how it is experienced by young people in China today.
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speechAlistair Ritchie presented at the 13th International Greenhouse Gas Conference on the EU ETS and its role in achieving carbon neutrality in the EU, as well as lessons for ETSs in Asia.
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articleAnalytical brief on Japan's climate change targets post-COP26.
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paperASPI's Center for China Analysis Senior Fellow Christopher Johnson writes about Xi Jinping's challenges in 2022 and how he is still predicted to continue as China's top leader after the 20th Party Congress.
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paperASPI's Center for China Analysis Senior Fellow Christopher Johnson writes on the mechanics, rules, "norms," and the realities of power ahead of China's 20th Party Congress.
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reportSummary report on key learning points from the 2022 climate and energy policy study tour to the EU and U.S.
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articleWhat to know about the U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship.
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interviewAsia Society and ASPI President Kevin Rudd sat down with The Wire China's David Barboza to discuss the themes of his new book on U.S.-China relations.
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speechKevin Rudd delivers remarks on the challenges facing China's economy in 2022.
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articleWhat to know about the latest IPCC WG3 report on climate mitigation.
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articleWhat to know about Vice Premier Liu He's urgent meeting of China's Financial Stability and Development Committee.