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From Balancing to Coalition-Building: The US, Taiwan, and Asia’s Grand Reshuffling—Event in Review
A summary of the event, co-hosted by the Rajawali Foundation Institute of Asia and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
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Can the US Regain the Lead in the Microchip Race?
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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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework holds value, but it’s unclear if it will counter China’s influence says Senior Economist David Dapice
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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The Ukraine War’s Impact on Sino-European Relations
Sino-European relations are reaching a tipping point writes Philippe Le Corre.
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Edward Cunningham on China’s Climate Face-offs and Trade-offs
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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Hong Kong as the Canary in the Coal Mine
Ash Fellow and Former Hong Kong Legislator Dennis Kwok on China’s growing assertiveness
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Dennis Kwok on the Inevitable End of “One Country, Two Systems”
Former Legislative Council member Dennis Kwok explores the future of the CCP as seen from Hong Kong.
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Elizabeth Plantan on Opportunities and Constraints for Civil Society in China
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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Yinxian Zhang on Chinese Citizens’ Changing Views on Democracy
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.
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The End of Party Rejuvenation? Jérôme Doyon Explores
The Chinese Communist Party’s recruitment trends show that it is attracting fewer young people, but state employment continues to entice young Chinese, says China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellow Jérôme Doyon.