Big Take Asia

Chasing the Ancient Stolen Statues of Cambodia

Xi Jinping Loves Soccer. Why Is China’s Team So Bad?

China’s persistent failure to achieve international football success stems from a fundamental mismatch between its top-down, state-engineered sports model and the grassroots, organic nature of the game. While this centralized approach produces Olympic champions in disciplined sports like diving and gymnastics, it stifl...

Why China Is Flashing Its Military Muscle

Asia’s AI Stock Frenzy Is a Warning Sign for Global Markets

China’s Instagram Gets Ready to Go Public

Xiaohongshu is preparing for a potential IPO in Hong Kong, signaling a strategic shift for the Shanghai-based lifestyle platform. With approximately 400 million active users—predominantly young, affluent women—the app has evolved from a travel recommendation site into a dominant search engine for lifestyle hacks and co...

The Iran War’s Lasting Scars Across Asia

China Tightens Its Grip on Billions in Offshore Wealth

Huge AI Bonuses Spark South Korea Tech Wealth Fight

Indonesia’s $15 Billion Free Lunch Experiment

Weekend Listen: China vs the US: Kishore Mahbubani on a Zero-Sum Rivalry

SoftBank’s $60 Billion OpenAI Bet Sparks Concerns

The Biggest Takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit

The recent Beijing summit between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping marks a significant diplomatic effort to stabilize bilateral relations following years of geopolitical friction. While the event lacked major policy breakthroughs, it established a foundation for future engagement, including reciprocal visits scheduled t...

Modi Is More Powerful Than Ever — Even as India’s Economy Strains

Weekend Listen: Will the Xi-Trump Summit Be Over Before It Starts?

Beijing’s Veto of Meta’s Manus Deal Signals Shift in the Global AI Race

Weekend Listen: Writer Amitav Ghosh on Why India Has Lost Its Way

North Korea’s Nuclear Program Reaches Tipping Point for the US

China’s Tech Grip Threatens India’s Manufacturing Ambitions

How Hormuz Closure Could Squeeze Asia’s Staple Crop

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