The Pacific--Archive Category: Blog

By Donald K. Emmerson - 24 Dec 2018

Comment on "Chinese Influence and American Interests"

"Chinese Influence and American Interests: Promoting Constructive Vigilance" is an important and timely report. It deserves translation into Chinese and wide circulation inside the PRC.

By Christina Neuquelman - 09 Jan 2018

5 Signs Russia is Changing the Way It Does Business

By Wen Xin Lim - 22 Nov 2017

Alibaba’s Singles Day is More Than Just a Phenomenon in China

US and ASEAN Seek Better Trade Ties

During US President Donald Trump’s visit to Asia, his administration will seek reciprocal economic ties with trade partners in Asia-Pacific. Trade talks and discussions about market penetration for US companies and US-produced goods are thus to be expected.

By Wen Xin Lim - 07 Nov 2017 | 0 comments Readmore...

Why is Southeast Asia Increasingly Important to the United States?

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently completed his voyage to Southeast Asia, after attending the August 2017 ASEAN Forum in the Philippines and thereafter visiting Malaysia and Thailand.

By Wen Xin Lim - 22 Aug 2017 | 0 comments Readmore...

Fresh Air and Free Speech? A Reflection on the Yang Shuping Incident

The commencement address of a Chinese citizen, Yang Shuping, at the University of Maryland sparked an uproar in China. Not only did Chinese netizens heavily criticize her for what they deemed as “untruthful” comments, they also disparaged her for insulting China.

By Wen Xin Lim - 01 Jun 2017 | 0 comments Readmore...

China Warns Firms to be Cautious over Brexit

Chinese Ambassador Liu Xiaoming has advised companies operating in the UK to be cautious, especially those whose European offices are headquartered in Britain. Brexit would affect China’s exports that rely on London-based entries into the EU market.

By Marcus P. Knudsen - 26 Apr 2017 | 0 comments Readmore...

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Latest Trade and Investment Numbers

Recently, the Big Data Report of Trade Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative revealed that the 64 countries participating in BRI contributed to 16 percent of the world’s GDP and 43.4 percent of the world’s population.

By Wen Xin Lim - 17 Apr 2017 | 1 comments Readmore...