India ridiculous to clamor about China-Pakistan MOU
India will eventually find that there is no room for its mentality of striving for sphere of influence to survive. Such logic will not be acceptable to any other country in this era.
Why 'Asian Era' will be globally embraced
The “Asian Era” has started and will for sure have its ultimate arrival in the annals of history.
RCEP, CPTPP and the Asian Century
We are thus witnessing the return, in full regalia, of the Asia Pacific to the center of world affairs. If China were to join the TPP11, and we could look at the possibility of a merger between the RCEP and the TPP11, that would be a real game-changer. It would certainly move us further along to what Kishore Mahbubani has referred to as the Asian Century.
Can enfeebled Washington still dominate Asia's configuration?
America may find it more and more difficult to take charge of Asia. Looking ahead, Asia is more likely to enter a multi-polar era rather than a bipolar system of confrontation between China and the US — let alone a unipolar system in which China replaces America.
FM Wang's Japan trip seeks certainty amid uncertainty
Ongoing strife in America and new trade deals in Asia mean Wang's trip to Japan is of great importance and is necessary.
Biden cannot eradicate Trump's toxic legacy
Under Biden, we may see a more active US at multilateral diplomatic activities held by ASEAN. But it will not be easy for Biden to completely eliminate Trump's negative “legacy.”
Restoration of US influence in Asia-Pacific faces constraints
The US government under President Donald Trump's "America First" policy, has shirked its responsibility to provide international public goods, and has even failed to fulfill its obligations to allies. This kind of pure "realpolitik" has brought it widespread criticism from the international community, and damaged its soft power and global influence.
We should jointly build an inclusive security architecture in Asia
Since the end of World War II, the US has influenced Asia. But more recently, Washington has been absent from important Asia-Pacific regional economic deals, such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the just sealed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). US' absence clearly illustrates that Asia is developing toward multi-polarity.
India needs to stop hurting itself and others, return to reason
The Modi government needs to listen more to these rational and objective voices and do more to restore the Chinese investors' confidence. It is still not too late to remedy this situation.
Aussie joins US crusade against China but receives only hollow praise
By throwing itself into the role of US' deputy sheriff, Australia has been pointlessly sacrificing its own national interests with no tangible gains in return.
Japan, Australia continue to pursue containment of China despite RCEP
Facing quasi-alliance between Japan and Australia, China should enhance its ability of counterattacking and stay alert for the possible threat that the quasi-alliance might bring.
Japan needs to double down with RCEP
As a country that lives off trade, Japan sometimes fails to guard its economic interests from irrelevant considerations. But the RCEP is just a trade arrangement.
New Delhi's ambivalent attitude toward RCEP
As a rising power, India should think about its role and the long-term development in Asia and beyond. This should be the attitude for India to develop its economy and diplomacy in a steadfast manner.
Biden drives a wedge between China and Japan in first call with Suga
The improvement in China-Japan ties does not come easily, and needs to be cherished more. It is hoped that the two countries can meet each other halfway and properly handle their divergences so as to open up new vistas of their bilateral relationship.
Myanmar election lays bare indifferent relations with West
Many Myanmar people's favorable impression toward the West began to decline.
Tokyo, Canberra won't sacrifice core interests for security cooperation
After Suga took office, Japan-Australia security cooperation has continued to move forward. Many analysts think the upcoming summit between Suga and Morrison will likely see a stronger consensus between the two for further security cooperation. However, such cooperation is more of political significance.
Anti-China moves in neighboring countries need more diplomatic attention
Biden coming into power no doubt offers China an opportunity to consider adjusting its diplomatic strategy.
Issues of human rights, religion likely to emerge in future India-US ties
It is within the realm of possibility to forecast that US-India relations may suffer severe strains in the future based on past tensions between the two over the past 20 years. Even with recent military cooperation, there are no guarantees of long term resolve.