As leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)’s 21 member countries prepare to gather in San Francisco this week, the world is rightfully given a respite from the concept of the Indo-Pacific, which has recently dominated geopolitical discourse.
The conventional evolutionary path starts with a trade network, progresses to a production network, and culminates in a science and innovation network.
The global trading system is currently grappling with significant challenges brought about by a multitude of transformations. These include economic competition, geopolitical divisions, security concerns, and aggressive unilateral actions under the umbrella of technology.
Three events in the United States over the last few months have seemingly changed for the better the landscape of racial bias against Asians, notably Chinese.
On January 13 next year, six months hence, voters in Taiwan will cast their ballots in Taiwan’s quadrennial presidential, vice presidential, and legislative elections.