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ASIA FILES
The 21st century world order changing in ways which the previous generation could not have easily imagined. One of the primary factors in the current transition from a unipolar world order to a multipolar world order - is the emergence of the continent of Asia as an economic and geopolitical tiger. Leading the charge for the new plurality in international relations is China, followed by India, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and the Asean group members. Follow 21WIRE's Asia Files for key news, insights and though-provoking features on this up-and-coming global regional powerhouse...
Another Game Changer: After DeepSeek, China’s Manus Surpasses Open AI in Benchmark Tests
March 20, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Yong Jian | The Chinese A.I. software sector continues to outperform the US and Europe.
U.S. Chip-Making Dream Awakes to Labor Crisis Reality
March 18, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Michael Moats | It’s still not clear where exactly the US plans to find the skilled engineers needed to staff all its planned new microchip plants.
SUNDAY SCREENING: The Real Impact of the Silk Road (2024)
March 16, 2025 By Leave a Comment
SUNDAY SCREENING | Our weekly documentary curated by the editorial team at 21WIRE.
How China Could Take Taiwan – Without Firing a Shot
March 13, 2025 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | Here is the military and economic alternative to engaging in all-out war.
China’s Foreign Policy: Five Takeaways From The Third Session
March 7, 2025 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets the press on the sideline of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress.
China’s ‘Two Sessions 2025’: Policy Roadmap For The Year Ahead
March 7, 2025 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | Key takeaways from Beijing’s government work report.
Why America is Worried About China’s New Canal in Cambodia
February 24, 2025 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | Both Vietnam and America are extremely worried about the geostrategic implications of this new development.
Inside China’s ‘Secret’ Laser Facility
February 17, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Asia Times | Yes, you heard that right: China, and not the US, is taking the lead in laser fusion.
Why China’s New AI Model DeepSeek Just Won the Tech Race
January 28, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Cyrus Janssen | Understanding China’s incredible leap-frog move past the US artificial intelligence industry.
Trump to Threaten India With Sanctions Over Russian Oil?
January 24, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Andrew Korybko | Trump’s secondary sanctions could derail India’s relationship with both US and Russia.
South Caucasus Instability and New Battle for the ‘Middle Corridor’
January 21, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Freddie Ponton | This key region is now prone to instability as US strengthens ties with Armenia and whilst sanctioning both Georgia and Azerbaijan.
China Isn’t Panicking Over Trump, As Tariffs Could Backfire
January 20, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Asia Times | IMF believes Trump’s tariffs could end up hurting US economy more than China.
US Missile Shield Failing Against China, Russia and North Korea
January 15, 2025 By Leave a Comment
Gabriel Honrada | Outdated U.S. systems and limited interceptor capability have causes U.S. to fall way behind Asia and Russian defense architecture.
Trump 2.0: Unable to Tame Inflation, His Trade War May Backfire – Starting with Asia
December 18, 2024 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | While Asia is bracing for impact, the largest risk here might be to the United States itself.
China Hits Jackpot: World’s Largest Gold Deposit Found, Worth Over $80 Billion
November 30, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Science Alert | Another boon for BRICS?
Trump vs China: Asia Braces Itself for Tariff Wars, More Saber Rattling
November 14, 2024 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | The problem with Trump’s tariff-heavy response to Washington’s new number one boogeyman, China.
BRICS Coin – The Unit vs The Dollar
October 4, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Blake Lovewell | A brief overview of the key building blocks of the BRICS financial system including the ‘Unit’.
Why the World’s Largest Democracy Isn’t Buying ‘Freedom of Speech’ US-style
September 20, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Kanwal Sibal | The United States are trying to weaponize the global information space – starting with implementing a new global censorship regime.
Pre-emptive Strike: Will China Dump Dollars When U.S. Fed Eases Interest Rates?
September 3, 2024 By Leave a Comment
21WIRE | Beijing may see the prudence in lowering its exposure to US debt in the event that Washington continues to escalate over Taiwan.
