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China will prioritise domestic over foreign policy

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CHINA

President Xi Jinping in a speech commended the accomplishments of China’s leadership since he came to power over a decade ago. At a time when China faces growing economic…

Russian security strategy reflects siege mentality

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RUSSIA

The document describes a confrontational relationship with Washington and its European allies, and asserts Moscow's right to respond to their "unfriendly actions" however it sees…

Politics undermine Macau’s diversification plans

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MACAU

However, Macau’s economy has become ever more dependent on gambling, and governance has become no more inclusive or consultative. Even mainland China has outpaced Macau in its use…

Beijing stock market intervention poses political test

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CHINA

Beijing's policy focus on crisis management.

Islam may define 2019 Indonesian election strategies

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INDONESIA

The Jakarta governor election was marked by Islamist groups’ support for Anies and opposition to his rival, now-former governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (often called “Ahok”), a…

Balkanisation of the internet will rise

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INTERNATIONAL

This intervention is an inevitable consequence of the maturing of the digital economy and the fact that countries have different regulatory preferences. China was the first to do…

China's NPC meeting sends policy and political signals

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CHINA

The National People's Congress (NPC) ran March 5-15 and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from March 3-13. Both bodies are routinely characterised as…