East Asia
Taiwan Encircled: Insights from China’s Large-Scale Military Exercises
China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan signal a strategic intent to isolate the island, highlighting potential implications for regional stability and US involvement.
How One Photo Led to Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce’s Dethronement and a Global Racism Reckoning
Sarah Dzafce’s brief reign as Miss Finland ended in controversy after a viral photo sparked accusations of racism, igniting debate in Finland and across East Asia. The fallout reached politicians, airlines, and global audiences, forcing Finland to confront uncomfortable questions…
China Deploys Record Naval Fleet Across East Asian Waters Amid Rising Tensions
China has massed more than 100 naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian seas, marking an unprecedented show of maritime strength and raising concerns among regional powers.