Tai Wei Lim
Tai Wei Lim is Adjunct Research Fellow at East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore and Senior Lecturer at Singapore University of Social Sciences.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Politics,Hotspots
US Embassy’s Relocation to Jerusalem: Beijing’s View
The majority of Chinese state media appears to consider the current US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem as unfortunate and untimely. The stronger op-eds in the Chinese state media conceptualize the decision as an avenue that may incur retaliation against the US.
Economy,Southeast Asia
Sino-Thai Railway and Relations
Politics,East Asia
Political Leadership in East Asia
East Asia
Strongman Politics in East Asia
The strongman leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn partners to his style of leadership. Partners include other strongmen in the world like President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines and President Donald Trump of the US.
Politics,East Asia
Cross-Strait Relations: Chinese Perspectives after the 19th Party Congress
Chinese scholars argue that President Xi’s position on Taiwan appears unchanged, i.e., peaceful reunification based on “One Country, Two Systems” and the eight points drawn up by Jiang Zemin, and relying on the aspirations of Taiwanese to advocate for reunification.
Security,East Asia,South Asia
US, China, India and Japan: Maritime Powers in the Indian and Pacific Oceans
There are four maritime powers in the Indian Ocean Basin and the Pacific Ocean: the US, China, India and Japan. All four have powerful blue water navies and have contributed to peace and security in the region.
Politics
Trump’s Asia Tour: North Korean Nuclear Threat at Top of Agenda
US President Donald Trump has officially started his maiden visit to Asia. He will visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines and will emphasize the need for the international community to work with the US on the North Korean nuclear standoff.
Politics,Economy,China
China’s Politics and Economy: Where To from Here?
While President Xi has amassed great powers, he is also facing formidable challenges confronting China. He has to manage China’s maturing economy, upgrade quality of life for the middle class, and ensure sustainable growth with less detriments to the environment.
Politics,China
China’s 19th Party Congress and Implications for Hong Kong
The 19th Party Congress will be a public line-up of top officials who will be handpicked by President Xi to navigate China’s future. After the Congress, China is likely to align Hong Kong’s economic development closer to its own interests and national priorities.
Economy,China
China Invests in Canada’s Alberta Oil Sands
China’s major investment in Canada’s energy sector, in particular the Alberta oil sands, marks China’s continuing diversification strategy away from overdependence on Middle Eastern crude oil.
