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Part 3: How China Undermines Democracy
Chinese spying on Western campuses is rampant.
Worse? Universities don’t care.
China Pulls Back In The Galwan Valley
But if the goal is to repair its relationship with India, it’s likely too little, too late.
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.
National Security Law Fallout In Taiwan
Most Taiwanese no longer see themselves as Chinese. Their government warns that could get them arrested in Hong Kong.
Gun, Meet Foot: China’s Self-Defeating India Policy
Tactically cunning. Strategically foolish.
Need To Know: July 1
The news shaping policy.
China’s National Security Law Ends Political Freedom In HK
ASEAN Unity On South China Sea
Anti-China Militants Attack Pakistan Stock Exchange
Need To Know: June 28
The news shaping policy
India’s Surprising Economic News
China Braces For USD Sanctions
Part 2: How China Undermines Democracy
China wants to create an authoritarian empire with itself at the center.
It’s doing it by corrupting local elites with cash.
Need To Know: June 24
The news shaping policy.
Taiwan Sends In The Marines
EU Talks Tough To China
Do Soaring Power Prices Pose Trouble In Laos?
Need To Know: June 21
The news shaping policy
India Hits Huawei
Hong Kong’s Shattered Economy
North Korea Bombs South Korea Liaison Office
Part 1: How China Undermines Democracy
China is building the perfect police state.
And, it’s exporting it.
Why Isn't China Bragging About Border Clash With India?
China started a fight with India, and killed 20 Indian troops. So how come Xi’s hyper-nationalist China isn’t bragging?
Need To Know: June 17
Special Edition.
India and China’s deadly clash in the Galwan Valley.
Need To Know: June 13
Special Edition:
Tensions within Chinese Communist Party go public. What does it mean?
Overview: How China Undermines Democracy
The Soviet Union couldn’t make billionaires.
China can. That’s why it’s so dangerous.
Need To Know: June 10
The news shaping policy.
China rushes more troops to India border. What does it really mean?
Will Vietnam-EU trade pact spark China exodus?
Need To Know: June 7
The news shaping policy.
India Moves Closer To The Quad
Duterte Changes Mind About American Agreement
Cambodia Denies Giving China Base
Curious Case of South Korea: Conclusion
South Korea’s existential choice: having democracy and freedom or not having democracy and freedom.
Curious Case of South Korea: Part 5
Nowhere does South Korea’s past poison its future more than with Japan.
Bad because if China’s a problem, Japan is part of the solution.