Political Risk

The popularity of President Chen Shui-bian is at an all-time low, amid continued corruption allegations.

Israel's defence exports to China have strained relations with its key ally, the US. The countries are holding a 'discreet dialogue' (in the words of the Foreign Ministry) to resolve... 2005-10-10

On becoming party leader in November 2002 and President in March 2003, Hu initially adopted a much more populist approach to government than his predecessor, Jiang Zemin. Hu showed... 2005-10-10

South Korea's young democracy is once again in a period of crisis. Amid reduced power in the National Assembly and increased political infighting, President Roh Moo-hyun is making... 2005-10-10

The Chinese government is stepping up attempts to isolate Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the run-up to local elections in Taiwan... 2005-09-16

The two Koreas are technically still at war, after a truce ended the 1950-53 Korean War. But since an unprecedented summit of the two countries' leaders five years ago, Pyongyang... 2005-09-16

According to a statement from Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang, the Chinese government has agreed to let all 60 local lawmakers, including some strong critics of the Chinese... 2005-09-16

The two Koreas are developing warmer ties at both a political and economic level. BMI View: Although we view reunification of the peninsular as highly likely, it would be both disruptive... 2005-09-01

Talks between the six regional powers over disarmament of North Korea's nuclear weapons are in recess after negotiators failed to reach an agreement on the scope and pace of dismantling... 2005-08-12

Ma Ying- jeou, the popular mayor of Taipei, has been elected as the KMT's new leader.