China
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The Tariff War Will Cost Malaysia More Than Trade
US tariffs threaten the Malaysian economy beyond the simple reduction of trade, placing the crucial solar panel and semiconductor industries on a careful balance. Western and Chinese firms comprise a significant amount of Malaysia’s production capacity in these sectors, but the tariffs are pressuring many to leave. To maintain its…
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New Kid on the Bloc: Timor-Leste and the Future of ASEAN
ASEAN is at a pivotal geopolitical crossroads – global powers such as the US and China jostle for influence in Southeast Asia, with the organization often finding itself on the short end of the stick. Timor-Leste stands at the heart of it all, where the nation is on the brink…
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Singapore’s Crypto Clampdown: Can Regulation Build the Next Fintech Hub?
As global regulators scramble to restore trust in digital finance, Singapore is charting a path that few others dare to follow. While much of the crypto world eyes a rebound driven by new capital, token launches, and looser rules, Singapore is moving in the opposite direction—tightening consumer protections, raising compliance…
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The First 15 Years of China’s Reform and Opening-Up: A Critical Restructuring of Incentives
Out of three decades of political and economic volatility came a shift in Chinese economic policy in 1978, bringing about a transition into the market economy China is today. The first 15 years of China’s 1978 reforms is a unique story, achieving fundamental economic changes unseen in its authoritarian hierarchical…
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May Fourth and Modern China: Nationalism, Memory, and the CCP’s Security State
What kind of country is China going to become? China continues to dominate headlines and remains a central focus for policymakers, analysts, and commentators in the West. Yet, scholarly opinions are more divided than ever on how to address the so-called “China Challenge.” As China grows markedly more powerful—while maintaining…
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