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Famine and Democratic Backsliding: The Long-Term…
When essential resources become increasingly scarce, authoritarian figures and institutions are emboldened to act…
The Seventeenth Philippine President
The recent 2022 Philippine election came as a shock to the international community. What exactly were the factors…
‘Zero Covid’: At What Cost?
China's zero-COVID approach involves indiscriminate and mass PCR testing, forced quarantines, and indefinite…
The Aftermath: China’s Dynamic Zero COVID Strategy
Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times. They discuss…
Eyes on China: Beijing’s Response to the Ukraine…
Throughout history, Beijing has consistently aligned itself with Russia, especially in its efforts to…
Opinion | The Failure of South Korea’s Democracy
Yoon Seok-youl — the candidate for the conservative PPP — was elected South Korea’s thirteenth president.
Slow Integration in Quebec: An Immigrant Perspective
With issues like the language barrier, employment discrimination, and the non-recognition of foreign credentials,…
Safe Bet or Safety Risk? China’s Mixed…
Among the world’s deadliest, coal mines in China are reminiscent of an age gone by, with much of the globe…
China Under the Spotlight: How the 2022 Winter Olympics…
Countries like Canada and the United States have expressed their discontent at China hosting the games. This comes…
China and Russia: A Complicated History
The relationship between China and Russia has a deep — and not always amicable — history. Their rapprochement in…
The New Nation: Bougainville’s Struggle for…
In 2027, the world will see the first newly independent country since South Sudan in 2011. Bougainville, an…
Ethnic Diversity in China: A Strategic Tool?
The Beijing Olympics opening ceremony showcased China's ethnic diversity, but it is more than just a message of…