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Opinion pieces by scholars on China and its workings in Asia and beyond

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CHINA'S MEDIATION IN THE THAILAND-CAMBODIA CONFLICT
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CHINA'S MEDIATION IN THE THAILAND-CAMBODIA CONFLICT

Between Regional Influence and Global Ambitions


WOMEN’S EMANCIPATION AND NATIONAL REJUVENATION
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WOMEN’S EMANCIPATION AND NATIONAL REJUVENATION

Navigating State Narratives and Social Media Debates


DUAL SIGNALLING OF CHINA'S 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN
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DUAL SIGNALLING OF CHINA'S 15TH FIVE-YEAR PLAN

Navigating Domestic Expectations and Projecting Global Ambitions


MYANMAR AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER IN CHINA'S MARITIME SILK ROAD
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MYANMAR AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER IN CHINA'S MARITIME SILK ROAD

Navigating Regional Opportunities and Challenges in the Bay of Bengal


THE DALAI LAMA'S SUCCESSION AND THE TIBETAN FLAG
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THE DALAI LAMA'S SUCCESSION AND THE TIBETAN FLAG

How Tibet features in China's Trans-Himalayan Ambitions?


IS CHINA THE IDEAL TORCHBEARER FOR THE GLOBAL SOUTH?
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IS CHINA THE IDEAL TORCHBEARER FOR THE GLOBAL SOUTH?

The Political Pull of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for Global South Countries


EUROPE'S STRATEGIC CALCULATIONS IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
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EUROPE'S STRATEGIC CALCULATIONS IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH

Does the EU Prefer India over its "Systemic Rival" China for Global South Leadership?


NAVIGATING CHINA’S GIG ECONOMY: STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN FLEXIBILITY AND WORKER PROTECTION
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NAVIGATING CHINA’S GIG ECONOMY: STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN FLEXIBILITY AND WORKER PROTECTION

Insights into Policy Reforms and Social Implications


HOW CHINA’S LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NAVIGATES BEING ONLINE
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HOW CHINA’S LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY NAVIGATES BEING ONLINE

Queer Online Activism in China – Part 5


NAVIGATING CHINA’S QUEER SPECTRUM
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NAVIGATING CHINA’S QUEER SPECTRUM

Unravelling China's LGBTQ+ Activism Landscape - Part 4


ASSESSING CHINA’S POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMIC RECOVERY
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ASSESSING CHINA’S POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Tackling Structural Issues to Ensure Sustainability


A SURVEY OF PUBLIC OPINION IN NEPAL: India and China in Competition
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A SURVEY OF PUBLIC OPINION IN NEPAL: India and China in Competition

This article is based on field surveys the author conducted in Kathmandu, Nepal in April 2023.


CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY'S POLITICAL INCURSIONS
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CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY'S POLITICAL INCURSIONS

Deciphering How The CCP is Engaging With Political Parties in South Asia


PLACING INDO-CHINA RELATIONS IN THE REGIONAL SECUIRTY COMPLEX THEORY
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PLACING INDO-CHINA RELATIONS IN THE REGIONAL SECUIRTY COMPLEX THEORY

Understanding the Future of Indo-China Interactions in West Asia


FUTURE OF CHINA'S 'NEW ASIAN SECURITY CONCEPT'
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FUTURE OF CHINA'S 'NEW ASIAN SECURITY CONCEPT'

In the Emerging Regional Security Landscape


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