The changing face of Chinese governance
Author: Ryan Manuel, Bilby Chinese President Xi Jinping had only just launched his third term in power when questions about…
Japan eyes more nuclear power for energy security
Author: Parul Bakshi, JNU Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed Japan to reevaluate its energy strategy once again. A sharp…
PNG’s tax on monopolists is counterproductive
Author: Maholopa Laveil, Lowy Institute The Papua New Guinea (PNG) government continues to punish the non-competitive sectors within its economy.…
Under Xi Jinping, China’s development will power the global economy and strengthen world peace
This is the primary task to ensure China becomes a modern socialist country. During this year’s two sessions, Xi underlined…
As it happened: the takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s ‘two sessions’ 2023 press conference
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Permacrisis can’t be the future of US–China relations
Author: Editorial Board, ANU Confusion, miscommunication, lies, crude posturing, finger-pointing— last month’s ‘balloongate’ was the contemporary US–China relationship in microcosm.…
Oscars 2023 as it happened: Michelle Yeoh makes history with best actress win, as Everything Everywhere wins best picture and five other Academy Awards
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Ballooning mistrust in the US–China relationship
Author: Paul Heer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs Washington and Beijing’s response to the appearance of a Chinese surveillance balloon…
How stock exchanges can help Asia be a leader on gender equality and diversity
Bonnie Chan, co-chief operating officer of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), speaks during a special market closing ceremony on…
Biden scraps Trump’s Air Force One update, keeps its iconic look
The US president’s plane is getting a paint job – and it looks a lot like the old one. Joe…