Region: East Asia Taiwan – Threat of Chinese live fire exercises and air and naval incursions rises as US House speaker visit nears Economy Geopolitics
Region: East Asia China – Government will maintain reopening policies despite rising COVID-19 death toll Economy Public Health Stability
Region: East Asia South Korea – New Indo-Pacific strategy signals growing alignment with US foreign policy Economy Geopolitics
Region: East Asia China – New real estate policies will reduce threat of mortgage strikes and protests in coming year Economy Stability
Region: East Asia China – Visa retaliation policies reflect broad continuity in assertive foreign policy Economy Geopolitics Public Health
Region: East Asia Japan – Revision of three key defence documents will accelerate militarisation of region Economy Geopolitics
Region: Southeast Asia Philippines – President will improve relations with China, likely securing greater investment Economy Geopolitics
Region: East Asia China – Government will continue easing public health restrictions in coming months Economy Public Health
Region: East Asia Japan – Government will proceed with plans to boost defence spending despite domestic opposition Business Economy Geopolitics Stability
