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China’s reopening, America’s challenge
Commentary
China’s reopening, America’s challenge
China is likely to emerge from its Covid-19 isolation a more potent competitor for influence in Asia. First published in The Straits Times.
Attack shows US can’t take its eyes off Iran
Commentary
Attack shows US can’t take its eyes off Iran
Originally published in The Australian.
New tax increase on PNG banks raises concerns
Commentary
New tax increase on PNG banks raises concerns
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 23 December 2022.
PNG’s sovereign wealth fund struggles to get off the ground
Commentary
PNG’s sovereign wealth fund struggles to get off the ground
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 23 November 2022.
Park the hyperbole about Wong’s historic visit
Commentary
Park the hyperbole about Wong’s historic visit
The two countries may be renegotiating a fresh framework for diplomatic ties, but they are doing it with palpable wariness on both sides. Originally published in the Australian…
Protests in China are nothing new, but these are different
Commentary
Protests in China are nothing new, but these are different
Originally published in The Sydney Morning Herald.
Why “Covid zero” is now the biggest China threat
Commentary
Why “Covid zero” is now the biggest China threat
China is stuck in the lockdown mentality because it initially worked. It’s now strangling the economy and beginning to trigger serious unrest. Originally published in the…
Papua New Guinea can feed Japan’s energy appetite
Commentary
Papua New Guinea can feed Japan’s energy appetite
Originally published in the East Asia Forum.