Political Risk

BMI View: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has promised political reform and to clean up the government, following a corruption scandal that has tainted the top ranks of the ruling Chinese... 2006-10-04

BMI View: The popularity of Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang has fallen to its lowest level since his appointment in June 2005, as debates over democracy and the proposed introduction... 2006-10-02

BMI View: In addition to its growing presence in Asia and Africa, China is continuing to forge deeper economic, political and military ties with the Western Hemisphere. Upcoming meetings... 2006-09-14

The issue of whether Pyongyang will conduct a nuclear test is at the forefront of our attention, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Il reportedly prepares to visit China, and his country... 2006-09-07

The forthcoming meeting between South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun and US President George W. Bush in mid-September is likely to underscore divisions between the two countries over... 2006-09-05

BMI View: South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun's ruling Uri party suffered a further setback in the by-elections held on July 26, failing to win a single seat. The defeat came just... 2006-08-02

BMI View: While the market-oriented policies of China's leadership have succeeded in achieving rapid economic growth, they have brought with them rising inequality and environmental... 2006-07-27

Beneath the headlines of North Korea's missile tests lies the issue of the long-term future of the communist state. Conventional wisdom holds that if the North Korean regime of Kim... 2006-07-25

BMI View: The decision to re-open border trade at the Nathu La pass between southwest China and northeast India reflects improved relations between the two countries, which have long... 2006-07-10

BMI View: Despite surviving a recall vote that could have resulted in his removal from office, President Chen Shui-bian's political career remains under fire. Even if Chen resists... 2006-07-06