The atmospherics surrounding the recent National People’s Congress all came down to one question: when exactly will China become the world’s biggest economy? Communist Party leader Xi Jinping didn’t offer a specific answer. But it’s clear that the new reform team Xi has assembled is accelerating the timeline by prioritizing consumption over investment. There’s not a […]Continue Reading
An ongoing government campaign is pushing for a more holistic approach to education. Parents and analysts are optimistic, but concerns still remain
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Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has affirmed to the public his trust in his daughter’s political abilities, saying that his daughter will be a “more capable” prime minister than him.Continue Reading
While it may look like the United States is being tough and forceful in Ukraine, the reverse is true. The US is showing incredible weakness, and it is wearing it on its sleeve. Let’s start with Ukraine. The US has gone all out to try and help Ukraine win a victory over the Russians. The Biden […]Continue Reading
“When it comes to what the Chinese communists have done in the past, the defence ministry can have a grasp on it, and will consider the worse scenario,” he said. “During the president’s overseas visit, the defence ministry has contingency plans for all moves” by China, Po added, declining toContinue Reading
To mark this year’s International Women’s Day, a number of extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post’s Women of the Year.Continue Reading
If Governor Yi Gang’s staff at the People’s Bank of China had been planning a vacation in 2023, it might be time to cancel. The PBOC’s surprise move on March 27 to lower the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for financial institutions by 25 basis points is the first official acknowledgment that troubles from Silicon Valley […]Continue Reading
The recent purge of several apparently Western-leaning officials in Hanoi has led to some trepidation among foreign diplomats about whether Vietnam’s broader foreign policy is shifting decidedly toward Beijing. Deputy prime ministers Pham Binh Minh and Vu Duc Dam were removed (though it was said they “resigned”) from the Politburo and then their government posts […]Continue Reading
MANILA – “I would say, ‘Do you need to be contained? Are you expanding? Are you an expansionist power?’ To a very great extent, the United States was the champion for China’s rise. And in no way are we seeking to contain China. But we are seeking for them to play by the rules,” said […]Continue Reading
State news agency RIA Novosti said talks between the Russian and Chinese leaders lasted four and a half hours. The two will meet again for formal talks on Tuesday. Putin has welcomed Beijing’s statements on Ukraine as being indicative of a willingness to play a “constructive role” in ending theContinue Reading