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China Cracks Down on Journalism

Jane Perlez, who spent 7 years reporting in China and was the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times and is the host of “Face-Off: The U.S. vs China,” joins the podcast to discuss the journalism climate in China right now and the state of U.S.-China relations.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — March 27, 2025

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Next Steps for South Korea | The Capital Cable #109

South Korea is mired in an impeachment crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s December 2024 declaration of martial law. If the Constitutional Court upholds the impeachment motion, South Korea will hold a presidential election within 60 days.

Event — March 27, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

China Cracks Down on Journalism

Jane Perlez, who spent 7 years reporting in China and was the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times and is the host of “Face-Off: The U.S. vs China,” joins the podcast to discuss the journalism climate in China right now and the state of U.S.-China relations.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — March 27, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Military Reform & Student Protests in Indonesia

On March 20, the Indonesian House of Representatives  passed significant revisions to the 2004 Law on the Indonesian Armed Forces. After a series of clandestine deliberations conducted in luxury hotels, the amendments sped through the House less than a month after their introduction and President Prabowo Subianto’s written endorsement. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — March 27, 2025

Is Your Refrigerator Running? China’s Trade-In Programs and Plans to Boost Consumption

Ryan Featherston explains how China’s recent trade-in programs demonstrate the Chinese government’s thinking about the need for increased consumption. However, the “Two News” and their focus on both consumers and businesses reveal a mindset that has more continuity with supply-side policy than might appear on the surface. 

Blog Post by Ryan Featherston — March 27, 2025

The Risks of Rushing to Denial in the Taiwan Strait

The United States’ military strategy of rushing to denial in the Western Pacific may undermine its political strategy of “strategic ambiguity” over Taiwan if Beijing views it as an undeclared shift to “strategic clarity.”

Commentary by Sean Monaghan — March 24, 2025

Driving Diplomacy

Competition with China in the automotive sector is a challenge for Europe, but also presents opportunities. Coordination is needed at the EU level to develop local value chains and to ensure that strong EV demand rebounds, providing continued support for the industry.

Brief by Ilaria Mazzocco — March 24, 2025