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No. 79 | October 18, 2023

The TUTIT Corridor: Turkey and China Bid to Retain East-West Trade Preeminence

No. 78 | September 29, 2023

Post-Consumerist Sentiment and Lying Flat in China

No. 77 | September 20, 2023

Indonesian Energy Policy at a Crossroads

No. 76 | August 25, 2023

China’s Real Estate Crisis Might Be the First Domino in an Economic Disaster

No. 75 | August 18, 2023

South Korea Housing Market Crunch

No. 74 | July 27, 2023

Chinese Central Committee Publishes Strategy to Stimulate Private Economy

No. 73 | July 21, 2023

Indonesia’s Plan to Relocate the Capital

No. 72 | July 21, 2023

Status Quo on the Taiwan Question Under Pressure: Perspectives from Beijing and Washington

No. 71 | July 18, 2023

China Issues Measures on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sphere

No. 70 | July 13, 2023

China Emphasizes Dual Circulation and the Lower-Tier Economy

No. 69 | July 10, 2023

HDFC Bank Merger: A Digital Transformation of India’s Financial Sector

No. 68 | July 7, 2023

China’s Solar Investment Surges, but Will It Last?

No. 67 | July 6, 2023

China Restricts Exports of Critical Metals Used in Semiconductors and Solar Panels

No. 66 | July 4, 2023

Pakistan Secures Critical Agreement with the IMF as Elections Loom

No. 65 | June 29, 2023

Major Shakeup at Alibaba Offers Clues on China’s Digital Politics

No. 64 | June 27, 2023

Japan’s Release of Fukushima Nuclear Plant Water a Test of East Asian Public Opinion

No. 63 | June 14, 2023

ASEAN Launches Cross-Border Payment System to Promote Regional Connectivity

No. 62 | June 8, 2023

At Shangri-La Dialogue, a Search for US-China Guardrails

No. 61 | May 31, 2023

China’s Double-Edged Fintech Ecosystem: Promoting Both Development and Surveillance

No. 60 | May 26, 2023

Thailand Edges Closer to New Government in Break With Recent Past

No. 59 | May 15, 2023

Japan’s G7 Presidency: Turning to the Indo-Pacific and Engaging the Global South

No. 58 | May 10, 2023

Japan Launches Landmark Immigration Schemes to Compete for Global Talent

No. 57 | May 1, 2023

Macau Recovers as Chinese Tourists Return, While Hong Kong Seeks to Win Back Lost Talent

No. 56 | April 24, 2023

Walking the Tightrope: Business and Politics at the 2023 China Development Forum

No. 55 | April 18, 2023

Behind China’s Demographic Decline: Economic Demands Pose a Headache for Young Graduates and the CCP

No. 54 | April 11, 2023

Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship: Can Jakarta Deliver?

No. 53 | April 4, 2023

The Netherlands and Japan Join the U.S. Alliance Against Chinese Semiconductor Development

No. 52 | March 30, 2023

China Brokers a Deal Between Saudi Arabia and Iran: the Deeper Forces Shaping a New Middle East

No. 51 | March 29, 2023

The Development of Asia’s Private Space Industry

No. 50 | March 24, 2023

India’s Approach to Data Governance

No. 49 | March 20, 2023

South Korea and Japan Try Again to Overcome Bitter Historical Memories

No. 48 | March 13, 2023

China’s Two Sessions Present Institutional Reforms, Key Personnel Appointments

No. 47 | March 8, 2023

Opportunities and Risks for China’s E-Commerce Sector

No. 46 | March 7, 2023

China Unveils Global Security Initiative. Amid Ukraine War, Increased Focus on Security Role

No. 45 | February 28, 2023

What to Expect from Canada’s New Indo-Pacific Strategy?

No. 44 | February 24, 2023

Chinese Video Game Developers Navigate Both Sides of the Great Firewall

No. 43 | February 23, 2023

The New Competition Over Generative AI: A View from China

No. 42 | February 15, 2023

The Adani Saga Delivers a Reality Check to India’s Economy

No. 41 | February 14, 2023

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: An ASEAN-led Vision

No. 40 | February 7, 2023

Indonesia’s New Industrial Policy to Join the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

No. 39 | January 31, 2023

The Age of Solar Decoupling: China and the West

No. 38 | January 24, 2023

Top Risks Facing China’s Electric Vehicle Battery Sector

No. 37 | January 13, 2023

How Is Travel Changing in Post-Pandemic Asia?

No. 36 | January 6, 2023

China’s New Foreign Minister Qin Gang: What Will Change in Beijing’s Foreign Policy?

No. 35 | January 2, 2023

Japan Issues a New National Security and Defense Strategy. Impact of Evolving Security Environment Extends Beyond Military Buildup

No. 34 | December 22, 2022

China’s Covid Surge Looms Over Economy: When Will It End?

No. 33 | December 14, 2022

China’s Reopening After Nationwide Protests: From Incremental to Swift Change

No. 32 | December 7, 2022

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen Resigns as Party Leader After Stinging Defeat in Local Elections

No. 31 | November 29, 2022

A Rescue Plan for China’s Real Estate Market: How Far Will Beijing Go?

No. 30 | November 18, 2022

Notes From Islamabad: Pakistan Nears Breaking Point. Army Chief to Exit Amid Economic Crisis

No. 29 | November 8, 2022

China and Chips. The Biden Administration Moves Against China’s Semiconductor Industry

No. 28 | October 31, 2022

Behind Xi Jinping’s Plans for a New Chinese Economy: Political Leadership Shaped by Technological Imperative

No. 27 | October 24, 2022

Xi Jinping Wins Record Third Term in Power. Clean Sweep for Xi’s Inner Circle

No. 26 | October 17, 2022

The 20th Party Congress Opened In Beijing. Xi Jinping Delivers Report Short on Surprises

No. 25 | October 4, 2022

India’s Semiconductor Gambit: This Time Is Different

No. 24 | September 26, 2022

Questions and Concerns about the War in Ukraine: India and China Rethink Relations with Russia

No. 23 | September 13, 2022

Japan Prepares to Intervene in Energy Market Ahead of Winter Demand; Asia Gas Prices Set to Rise Further

No. 22 | September 1, 2022

Thai PM’s Suspension Increases Political Uncertainty. Economic Fundamentals Remain Positive

No. 21 | August 30, 2022

A Return to the 2015 Nuclear Deal Promises to Open the Iranian Oil Spigot

No. 20 | August 23, 2022

Electricity Amendment Bill Promises to Shake the Indian Power Sector

No. 19 | August 16, 2022

China Growth Slows with Covid Restrictions and Real Estate Crisis Weakening Demand

No. 18 | August 9, 2022

Pelosi Visits Taiwan and China Responds: Welcome to the New Normal

No. 17 | July 28, 2022

South Asia in Turmoil: The Crisis in Sri Lanka Reaches a Boiling Point, While Bangladesh Requests Help from the IMF

No. 16 | July 18, 2022

Violence in Karakalpakstan Is a Blow to Image of “New Uzbekistan” and Efforts to Court Foreign Investment

No. 15 | July 11, 2022

US-China Trade War Tariffs: The State of Play After Inflation

No. 14 | July 1, 2022

The New Energy Landscape in Asia: Profound Shifts After the War in Ukraine

No. 13 | June 24, 2022

As China Enters Final Preparations for National Congress, Rumors Abound. The November Gathering Is Already Shaping Policy

No. 12 | June 17, 2022

United States Launches New Economic Initiative in Indo-Pacific. Twelve Other Countries Join, But for Now Symbolism Reigns

No. 11 | June 2, 2022

A New Buzzword From China: “National Unified Market.” Impact Will Take Time but May Be Profound

No. 10 | May 25, 2022

Labor Party Returns to Power in Australia. Social and Economic Changes Explain the Outcome. No Geopolitical Shifts Expected

No. 9 | May 17, 2022

With Decisive Win, Ferdinand Marcos Jr Is the New President of the Philippines. Return of the Marcos Family Happens Amidst Growing Geopolitical and Economic Challenges

No. 8 | May 12, 2022

Sri Lanka Shaken by Protests and Repression. The Economic and Political Emergency May Herald Similar Crises in the Region

No. 7 | May 5, 2022

Faced With Stronger Headwinds, South Korea Looks for a New Strategy. President Yoon Wants a Break With the Past

No. 6 | April 29, 2022

Indian FinTech Gains Escape Velocity. The Sector Is a Bright Spot in India’s Race for Global Economic Influence

No. 5 | April 22, 2022

Aiming for greater food security, China bets on technology and a new global supply chain

No. 4 | April 18, 2022

A New Security Agreement With China Turns Solomon Islands Into New Focus of Global Geopolitical Rivalry

No. 3 | April 12, 2022

New Prime Minister in Pakistan after prolonged crisis. Military gains leverage, economic outlook worsens

No. 2 | April 7, 2022

The Future of Covid Zero in China After the Shanghai Lockdown: No Fundamental Change Before October

No. 1 | April 1, 2022

After Ukraine, Russia looks to China for a lifeline; China treads a cautious path