Volume 23 Issue 5

Articles from Volume 23 Issue 5

After Two Sessions, Xi Turns Focus to U.S. Challenge

03.17.2023 John S. Van Oudenaren

On March 10, at the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), Xi Jinping was unanimously "reelected" president (主席) of the People’s Republic...

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Why Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election is Wide Open

03.17.2023 Matthew Fulco

Introduction Shortly after Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) suffered the worst loss in its 37-year history, Nikkei Asia Review published an article entitled “Taiwan’s...

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The Chinese Steel Industry: Three Pathways to Green Steel

03.17.2023 Chin Hsueh

Introduction On February 6, the China Meteorological Association (CMA) published the 2022 China Climate Bulletin (中国气候公报) (China Climate Bulletin, February 7). The annual report provides...

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How China Prolongs Myanmar’s Endless Internal Conflicts

03.17.2023 Antonio Graceffo

Introduction Since 1949, Myanmar has experienced the world’s longest ongoing armed conflict. Following the February 2021 coup, which overthrew the government of Aung San Suu...

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National People’s Congress: Premier Li Keqiang Sidesteps Xi’s Economic Approach, Focuses on Reviving Modest Growth

03.06.2023 Willy Wo-Lap Lam

On Sunday, Premier Li Keqiang presented his final Government Work Report (Report) to the National People’s Congress (NPC) laying out broad economic goals while largely...

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