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EMERGING TRENDS IN ASIA-PACIFIC THROUGH THE PRISM OF U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS

This is not a day-by-day prediction of events, but rather a look at the strategic trends exposed by a new administration in Washington and the economic and public health events of 2020.

Martin YupangcoFebruary 1, 2021Asia, china, covid, covid-19, usa, U.S., Joe Biden, President, 2021, Business, Finance, ASEAN, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Xi Jinping, Economics, South China Sea

NATIONAL SECURITY LAW GIVES CITY A PROMISING FUTURE

Security and stability is good for business and ends the political gridlock distracting the government. Even the threat of US sanctions seems to be receding. New law also makes China feel more secure about Hong Kong.

Martin YupangcoJuly 3, 2020hong kong, Martin Yupangco, bernard chan, national security law, china

PHILIPPINES OUTLOOK NOT AS VOLATILE AS DUTERTE'S RHETORIC

Duterte’s sharp criticisms of the US have piqued concerns in Washington. But the trajectory for the Philippines is not nearly as concerning as Duterte’s unsettling rhetoric might suggest. And Duterte’s “pivot” toward China is neither radical nor surprising.