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Asia Daily: March 2, 2026

Asia’s political landscape saw several notable moves in early March 2026. China’s top advisory body set its agenda for the CPPCC session, while Japan rushed its fiscal 2026 budget and adopted a cautious stance on the Iran‑Israel conflict. South Korea’s ruling party faced a steep plunge in poll numbers and the government convened emergency meetings over Middle‑East tensions, and Indonesia secured a reduced U.S. tariff rate. Meanwhile, advances in Chinese humanoid robotics and Southeast Asian navies’ quantum initiatives highlighted the region’s growing tech focus.