East Asia Digest by Ambassador Gautam Bambawale | April 2020
H I G H L I G H T S • Overview • Developments in China• Developments in Japan• Developments in South Korea• US-China Trade and Technology War I Overview China:• China quietly increases number of deaths in Wuhan city due to Corona virus by 50%• China’s Economy contracted in Q1• Leadership meetings held in Beijing• […]
East Asia Digest by Ambassador Gautam Bambawale | May 2020
I Overview China:• The “2 Sessions” to be held soon• Australia presses the World Health Assembly to undertake an independent investigation into the causes of spread of Covid-19• Indian and Chinese border patrols cross paths in the Himalayan border region• Diamer-Bhasha Dam and Power Station construction awarded to a China – Pakistan JV Japan:• Japan […]
East Asia Digest by Ambassador Gautam Bambawale | June 2020
I Overview China:• India – China Border Imbroglio• China issues a White Paper on its efforts to tackle Covid-19• Resurgence of Covid-19 in Beijing• US and China top diplomats meet in Hawaii Japan:• PM Abe announces a second stimulus package• Japan’s handling of Covid-19• Japanese Defense Minister warns of China’s intentions in Asia South Korea: […]
