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China’s New Weapon in the US Trade War: The Export Control Law

China’s New Weapon in the US Trade War: The Export Control Law

By Shannon Tiezzi
China now has an answer to the United States' Entity List. How will Beijing use its version?
South Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency

South Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency

By Ankit Panda
What should South Asian states expect from the United States under Joe Biden?

Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency

Southeast Asia and the Coming Biden Presidency

By Ankit Panda
Will a Biden administration renew attention on Southeast Asia?

The Long-Term Implications of Ant Group’s Delayed IPO

The Long-Term Implications of Ant Group’s Delayed IPO

By Pan Yuanyuan
In the long run, the regulation of Ant Group will contribute to a more stable – and thus more favorable – business environment in China.

China and the Coming Biden Presidency

China and the Coming Biden Presidency

By Ankit Panda
How will U.S. President-elect Joe Biden manage the U.S.-China relationship?
How China’s Legal System Enables Intellectual Property Theft

How China’s Legal System Enables Intellectual Property Theft

By Daniel Rechtschaffen
China’s recent improvements in IP protection can’t overcome the fact that its legal system will never offer a level playing field.

What Lies Ahead for US Foreign Policy After the Elections?

What Lies Ahead for US Foreign Policy After the Elections?

By Abhijnan Rej
The close race indicates lasting shifts in American politics which will spill over to U.S. international engagements.
China’s Fifth Plenum: Old Goals and Shifting Priorities

China’s Fifth Plenum: Old Goals and Shifting Priorities

By Tristan Kenderdine
There's much more than technoindustrial policy in China’s Fifth Plenum communique, especially when compared to the 2015 outcomes.

Denuclearization, Diplomacy, and Beyond: North Korea Plans for 2021

Denuclearization, Diplomacy, and Beyond: North Korea Plans for 2021

By Ankit Panda
Kim Jong Un’s year did not go as planned. What lies ahead for the Korean Peninsula?

What Can Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry Learn From Japan?

What Can Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry Learn From Japan?

By Gary Xie and Sophie Grant
Taiwan’s semiconductor industry will require major restructuring if it wishes to maintain its competitive edge in the crowded global market.

Sri Lanka’s Changing Relationship to Chinese Loans

Sri Lanka’s Changing Relationship to Chinese Loans

By Umesh Moramudali
Both the share and the type of loans from China are changing as Sri Lanka wrestles with persistent balance of payment issues.
The Pandemic and Power Shifts in Asia

The Pandemic and Power Shifts in Asia

By Ankit Panda
The coronavirus pandemic has affected Asian power shifts in a serious way.

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