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Beijing’s Hammers

China brings in hardliners to implement National Security Law in Hong Kong, making it gut check time for those who want freedom.

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Blair Ericson Blair Ericson

Need To Know: July 1

The news shaping policy.

  1. China’s National Security Law Ends Political Freedom In HK

  2. ASEAN Unity On South China Sea

  3. Anti-China Militants Attack Pakistan Stock Exchange

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Blair Ericson Blair Ericson

Need To Know: June 28

The news shaping policy

  1. India’s Surprising Economic News

  2. China Braces For USD Sanctions

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Blair Ericson Blair Ericson

Need To Know: June 24

The news shaping policy.

  1. Taiwan Sends In The Marines

  2. EU Talks Tough To China

  3. Do Soaring Power Prices Pose Trouble In Laos?

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Blair Ericson Blair Ericson

Need To Know: June 21

The news shaping policy

  1. India Hits Huawei

  2. Hong Kong’s Shattered Economy

  3. North Korea Bombs South Korea Liaison Office

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Blair Ericson Blair Ericson

Need To Know: June 10

The news shaping policy.

  1. China rushes more troops to India border. What does it really mean?

  2. Will Vietnam-EU trade pact spark China exodus?

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Blair Ericson Blair Ericson

Need To Know: June 7

The news shaping policy.

  1. India Moves Closer To The Quad

  2. Duterte Changes Mind About American Agreement

  3. Cambodia Denies Giving China Base

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