Read the latest news, commentary, and analysis from the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia.
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The Ash Center and Rajawali Foundation’s discussion on the Indo-Pacific focused on the evolving geopolitical dynamics between the U.S., China, and Taiwan, highlighting the complexity of Taiwan’s political identity and its strategic importance in regional security.
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Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia Director Tony Saich, argues that Xi Jinping is telegrahing his intention to remain the dominant political force in China well into the next decade.
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President Biden hopes the passage of the CHIPS Act will jumpstart American microchip production. But as Jason Hsu explains, subsidies will only go so far in the global competition to gain dominance in the semiconductor industry.
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The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) could be beneficial for member countries, but without a regional trade agreement, a new administration could raise tariffs or otherwise change the terms of trade.
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Sino-European relations are reaching a tipping point writes Philippe Le Corre.
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The Chinese Communist Party is at a climate change crossroads, and how they choose to navigate it will shed light on their true priorities, says Director of the Asia Energy and Sustainability Initiative Edward Cunningham.
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Ash Fellow and Former Hong Kong Legislator Dennis Kwok on China’s growing assertiveness
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Former Legislative Council member Dennis Kwok explores the future of the CCP as seen from Hong Kong.
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Though philanthropy and select NGOs are growing, other players in China’s civil society are coming under increased scrutiny and repression, outlines former Ash Center Fellow Elizabeth Plantan.
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As support for the CCP endures into a new century, Chinese citizens call into question the value of democracy details former China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellow Yinxian Zhang.