Archive
2020
Thailand Imposes ‘Severe’ State of Emergency to Quash Pro-Democracy Protests
By Sebastian Strangio
While the move will dampen public protests, it will do little to address the concerns that have pushed so many Thais into the streets.
Why Trump’s Anti-China Policy Falls on Deaf Ears in Southeast Asia
By Dino Patti Djalal
No Southeast Asian nation has been willing to support the Trump administration's hostile and ideological position on China.
Harry Harding on the Rapidly Changing US-China Relationship
By Shannon Tiezzi
What happened to U.S.-China relations? Professor Harding offers his thoughts on the past, present and future.
Indonesian Special Envoy Visits China in Show of Cooperation
By Eleanor Albert
As Indonesia and China mark 70 years of relations, ties are marked by a tension between economic cooperation and ongoing maritime frictions.
Xi Pays Tribute to Reform and Opening – and Deng Xiaoping
By Shannon Tiezzi
This week’s celebration of Shenzhen, the original SEZ, comes amid a general trend of sidelining Deng.
China and the Quad: From Sea Foam to Indo-Pacific NATO
By Abhijnan Rej
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent remarks on the Quad are a substantial shift in tone.
China’s Bid to Conquer Russia’s 5G Market Should Worry the Kremlin
By Danil Bochkov
Russia’s overdependence on Chinese 5G equipment has implications for the country’s technological development and security.
After Outrage, Indian Brand Pulls Ad with Interfaith Couple
By Associated Press
The ad featured a Muslim man and his Hindu wife, with the tagline: “A beautiful confluence of two different religions, traditions and cultures."
From Prison to Parliament: Meet Kyrgyzstan’s New Prime Minister
By Catherine Putz
Until October 6, Sadyr Japarov was serving an 11.5 year prison term for hostage-taking. He's now prime minister of Kyrgyzstan.
Japan’s Approach to Ghana Is a Blueprint for African Development
By Henri Kouam and Sarmad Ishfaq
Japan’s “tech-centric” development strategy provides an alternative option to the assistance China offers.
Australia Looks to Tighten Government Oversight of University Agreements With China
By Robert Potter
The move is overdue, as public entities and state governments have proven unable to fully vet their agreements with China.
Hong Kong’s National Security Law Creeps Into Education Sector
By Jessie Lau
Critics warn free discussion in schools is under attack amid new restrictions on teaching topics.