Hong Kong taking cue from Beijing in its response to Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
Moments after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan, Hong Kong leader John Lee joined other mainland government departments in condemning the trip.
Hazards and hopes for S-E Asia: A view from the World Bank
Despite global shocks, the region has new opportunities; but to benefit, countries will need to change policies.
Taiwan tensions mark a low in US-China relations, but it could have been worse
Despite the unprecedented muscle-flexing in the Taiwan Strait, Beijing has stopped short of taking more drastic action that would severely hurt ties with the US.
Indonesia’s ‘polygamous’ game in dealing with China and the US
Indonesia knows doing business with China is more profitable, but also feels more comfortable with the presence of the US in the region.
Pineapples and high-speed rail: Mission of economy for Indonesia and China
All things considered, it is essential that Indonesia and China remain undistracted from agendas or noises coming from outside the region.
Is Taiwan headed the Ukraine way?
One thing is clear: the world doesn't need, or cannot afford, another Ukraine-like situation.
Asean community can no longer tolerate Myanmar junta
Punitive action may have been chosen to sow fear of arbitrary death, which may be the military’s last resort to exert control as it loses ground in Myanmar.
How Indonesia can lead Asean in ending the Myanmar crisis
There are already very high expectations, both from within Myanmar and from the international community, toward the Indonesian chairmanship.
China’s response to Pelosi’s visit must balance retaliation against open conflict, say analysts
But in all China's retaliation, it appears so far that only Taiwan has been targeted.
The multi-edged weapon to protect America’s chipmaking lead over China
The recently passed Chips and Science Act is designed to weaken China's chipmaking capabilities and give the US greater influence in the global semiconductor industry.