ASIA: Weekly politics update
Below is the weekly update of political developments across East Asia. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. US/CHINA: New US export controls are nail in the coffin for Huawei The US Commerce Department issued f… Become a member to read […]
THAILAND: Expect more protests, and maybe politics entering uncharted territory
Protesters on Sunday held the largest anti-government gathering since the 2014 coup, with crowd estimates ranging from 10,000 – 15,000. The high turnout will likely encourage the movement, which now calls itself the Free People, to hold more demonstrations over the next few weeks… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CHINA: New “dual circulation” policy aims to hedge decoupling risks
New economic strategy reflects the Chinese leadership’s recognition that they can no longer rely on unfettered access to foreign export markets and key foreign inputs. China is not abandoning globalization, but Beijing is seeking a hedged integration that preserves the benef… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Post Card – Estonia: A country of many faces
Natural beauty and tech savviness make this small state a perfect remote-working destination I write this overlooking a quiet bay on the Western coast of Estonia. Nearest civilization is about half an hour’s drive away. The only background ‘noise’ is crickets and birds. Estoni… Become a member to read the rest of this article