Topic
Economy
China, France, and the Political Economy of Defense Modernization in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Southeast Asian nations have tended to lean toward European partners in their quest for military modernization. Could China present an affordable alternative?
California Just Overtook Japan’s Economy: A Wake-up Call for Japanese Policymakers
By Sayaka Ohshima
The symbolic moment of California surpassing Japan in economic size reflects deeper structural stagnation.
China’s First Law to Promote Private Enterprise: What Does It Mean?
By Catherine Tai and Andrew Wilson
China’s new private enterprise law promotes fair competition and equal treatment, yet also signals that private enterprise is welcome only as long as it serves the Communist Party’s broader political objectives.
Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips
By Sribala Subramanian
The sale of advanced AI processors came up during a recent phone call about the Trump administration's tariffs.
The China-US AI Race Enters a New (and More Dangerous) Phase
By Marina Yue Zhang
A new tech cold war is underway -- and accelerating.
Why China-US Trade Talks May Not Lead to a Comprehensive Deal
By Raj Verma
If the U.S. pressures China to free-float the yuan, increase market access, and go for full capital account convertibility, a trade deal is unlikely.
Mae Sot’s Emergence as a Cheap Refugee Labor Hub
By Luke Hunt
A conversation about exploitation and quick profits with Dave Welsh from the Solidarity Center.
The India-Pakistan Clashes Took an Economic Toll on Afghanistan
By Muhammad Murad
The India-Pakistan border closures were yet another reminder of the importance of Chabahar port as an alternative for Afghanistan's trade.
Beyond the Tariffs: Liberation Day’s Impact on South Asia
By Tushar Shetty
Priyanka Bhide, Uzair Younus, Umesh Moramudali and Jyoti Rahman discuss how tariffs will impact India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Asia’s Role In the US Shipbuilding Surge
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Colin Grabow.
Why the China-US Trade War Truce Won’t Last
By Peter Draper and Nathan H. Gray
The May 12 announcement is best viewed as a truce that does not shift the underlying structural reality: the U.S. and China are locked into a long-term cycle of escalating strategic competition.
Time for China to Ditch Commercial IOUs – Like Japan Just Did
By David Tingxuan Zhang
Ending these abusive payment tools could empower SMEs and bolster private sector confidence.
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