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DW Reporter James Chater
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James Chater

James Chater is DW's East Asia Correspondent. He focuses on the region's major geopolitical events, making sense of a rapidly evolving Asia-Pacific.

James has covered two Taiwanese elections, China's military buildup and live-fire drills around Taiwan, and the 2023 G7 summit in Hiroshima. He has also reported on the 2024 New Year's Day earthquake in western Japan.

Before moving to Taipei, James studied Modern Chinese Studies in the UK and US. He speaks Chinese.

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A panoramic view of protesters gathered in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, condemning President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law

South Korea's President Yoon under pressure to resign

South Korea's President Yoon under pressure to resign

Impeachment looms for South Korea's president after his attempt to impose martial law unleashed widespread outrage.
PoliticsDecember 6, 202402:27 min
Members of main opposition Democratic Party stage a rally against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

South Korea's political turmoil continues amid public anger

South Korea's political turmoil continues amid public anger

Prosecutors are investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol and two ministers for briefly imposing martial law on Tuesday.
PoliticsDecember 5, 202402:14 min
A Taiwanese naval officer looks though binoculars at a distant Chinese ship

US's East Asia allies brace for Trump presidency

US's East Asia allies brace for Trump presidency

Trump's "America First" approach could spark a trade war with China and leave allies like Taiwan to fend for themselves.
PoliticsNovember 11, 202402:09 min
View of a Chinese serviceman using binoculars on a Chinese vessel during the "Joint Sword-2024B" military drills conducted by China around Taiwan

China holds new round of war games around Taiwan

China holds new round of war games around Taiwan

China has ended a day of military drills around Taiwan — as a warning to the island's "separatist" forces.
PoliticsOctober 14, 202402:13 min
Chinese Coast Guard ship with bow number 5205, right, collides with Philippine Coast Guard vessel

Tensions over South China Sea dominate ASEAN summit in Laos

Tensions over South China Sea dominate ASEAN summit in Laos

Rising tensions between China and the Philippines will be one of the top issues discussed at the ASEAN summit.
PoliticsOctober 10, 202402:16 min
A security guard inspects a guard house that is being lifted off by powerful winds

Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan

Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan

Residents are hunkering down for the typhoon's full force as its eye passes over the island.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 3, 202402:01 min
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