The New US Perception of China
The American perception of China has gone through an intriguing transition over the last century. Once, compassion was dominant. Today, increasing hostility is prominent with rumbles of a serious trade war in the air.
China,South Asia
China-India Border Dispute: Stabilizing Military Relations is Key to Peace
The unresolved boundary question has evolved to become the characteristic feature of India-China relations. Having been peaceful and stable for over six decades since the 1962 War, it was the 2017 Doklam stand-off that brought back the boundary dilemma to the fore.
Politics,China,Southeast Asia
China-ASEAN Relations: Adjustment and Cooperation Needed
Economy,China
China and Neoliberalism
Politics,China
Politics,Economy,China
China’s New Arctic Policy Needs Close Analysis
Now that the dust has settled on China’s big policy announcement, it is time to take a fresh look at China’s Arctic Policy and assess what it means for the US and the other five states that have a coastline on the Arctic Sea: Canada, Greenland (Denmark), Russia, Norway, and Iceland.
Politics,China
Xi Jinping and the Removal of Presidential Term Limits in China
China scrapped its presidential two-term limit, allowing President Xi Jinping to seek a third term in 2022. The change was criticized by numerous Western pundits as “dangerous,” “regressive,” and “potentially disastrous.” Are such criticisms warranted?
Security,Hotspots,China
The South China Sea Disputes: Will Taiwan’s Role Be Enhanced?
Taiwan’s interests and role in the South China Sea disputes have essentially been officially ignored. With the election of US President Donald Trump and appointment of John Bolton as National Security Advisor, its influence and involvement may increase substantially.
Politics,China
China’s 13th NPC and Xi Jinping’s Ambitions
China’s 13th NPC closed on March 20, 2018 with a speech given by President Xi Jinping and a press conference by Premier Li Keqiang. Macroeconomic announcements and formation of Xi’s new team were the two most eagerly watched items.
Economy,China,Southeast Asia
Chinese Coal Investments Firing Up the Indonesian Economy
China is embarking on several mega-projects to supply coal and build new power plants in Indonesia to boost the economy, which has been held back by electricity shortages. China may use these projects as references and applications for its BRI projects.
Security,Hotspots,China
Australia’s China Policy: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
In the wake of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s pilgrimage to Washington, Australia is edging ever closer to publicly choosing between China and the US in its Asia security policy. It may well become reality and with the choice comes consequences.
Politics,Economy,China
US-China Trade Spat Unlikely to Worsen Despite Deficit
Contrary to Trump’s comments at the World Economic Forum, a trade war remains unlikely despite the ongoing US-China trade deficit, as criticism of China is part of the campaign narrative and making China a scapegoat for things going wrong is old hat.
Politics,China
The New Concept of “Sharp Power” in International Politics: A Critique
Christopher Walker and Jessica Ludwig penned an article entitled “The Meaning of Sharp Power: How Authoritarian States Project Influence.” In this piece the authors coin a new term, sharp power, for observers of global affairs.
