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Tariff Turbulence: How Trump’s Mexico Tariffs Could Shift Gears in the U.S. Auto Market
Tariffs on Mexican imports could further elevate the comparative advantage of Chinese EV makers at the cost of U.S. automakers.
Trump Is Fulfilling His Campaign Promises; Plus, How Beijing Is Handling the Brewing U.S.-China Tariff Battle
Trump’s administration is following through on its campaign promises to implement tariffs, but China has become more resilient and prepared to counter U.S. economic pressure.
Bangladesh Could Turn to China as Trump Pulls Aid From the Country
The Trump administration’s decision to freeze foreign aid to Bangladesh could undermine U.S. strategic interests by pushing Bangladesh closer to China.
Faced With Rapidly Aging Society, China Releases Long-Term Plans on Dementia and Eldercare Services
Beijing has rolled out policy frameworks aimed at expanding eldercare and dementia services for an aging China but it is unclear how effective they will be.
Rebalancing China’s Economy: Stimulus, Confidence, and Self-Sufficiency
Despite President Trump’s threat of steep tariffs, the real challenge for Chinese policymakers lies at home.
Singapore’s Ruling PAP Faces Its Most Competitive Election Ever
Despite the People’s Action Party’s historical dominance in Singaporean elections, recent trends and internal challenges suggest the opposition may achieve unprecedented gains in the upcoming national election.
Xi and Trump Speak Via Phone
General Secretary Xi Jinping and President-elect Donald Trump held a call in advance of Trump's inauguration which included discussion of substantive issues.
What Do Trump’s Appointments Tell Us About His Asia Policy?
President-elect Donald Trump’s Asia policy emphasizes security concerns and a tougher stance on China while criticizing key regional partners and prioritizing trade imbalances.
What Is the Chinese Pension System and Why Are Its Problems Hard to Fix?
As the Chinese society ages, China not only loses its comparative advantage in labor but also faces a severe pension funding challenge. Chinese leaders have competing priorities but they do not have the resources to fund them all.
Vietnam Struggles to Avoid the Trump Administration’s Glare
Vietnam’s rising trade surplus with the United States may threaten its close strategic and economic bilateral ties under the second Trump administration.
Could the Myanmar Junta Rapidly Collapse Like al-Assad?
With the sudden collapse of the al-Assad regime in Syria, analysts and fighters in other long running civil wars are wondering whether their country could be next.
