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Moe Thuzar quoted by Modern Diplomacy: “The 2020 Myanmar Election and China: Push and Pull factor in ‘Paukphaw’ friendship”

 

This article was published by Modern Diplomacy on 26 November 2020.

 

 

New Fences on the China-Myanmar Border: Separation or Containment?

 

China has reportedly started erecting fences along its border with Myanmar. The move could be seen as a Chinese attempt to manage the Covid-19 pandemic in Myanmar, but some observers have alluded other motives to Beijing.

 

 

“‘Shrimp among whales’: South Korea avoids taking sides” – Op-Ed by Thomas Wilkins and Jiye Kim on Think China

 

This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as Fulcrum Commentary 2020/189 “South Korea and America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: Yes, But Not Quite” and republished by Think China on 30 November 2020.

 

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by The Straits Times: “Asean played central role in driving RCEP trade pact, contrary to perception it is China-led”

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 27 November 2020.

 

 

“Malaysia’s 2021 budget passed: Muhyiddin lives to fight another day” – Op-Ed by Francis Hutchinson and Kevin Zhang in Jakarta Post

 

This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as Fulcrum Commentary 2020/190 Malaysia’s 2021 Budget Passed: Muhyiddin Lives to Fight Another Day and republished by The Jakarta Post on 30 November 2020.

 

 

Jayant Menon quoted by Lianhe Zaobao: “明天“早报讲堂”聚焦 冠病对东南亚底层影响”

 

This article is published by Lianhe Zaobao on 27 November 2020.

 

 

John Lee quoted by Asia Times: “US-China detente hopes rising in SE Asia “

 

This article was published by Asia Times on 28 November 2020 and quoted from ISEAS Perspective 2020/33 “Beyond 2020: Indo-Pacific Strategy under a Democrat White House”

 

 

Vietnam – US Relations Under the Biden Administration

 

Vietnamese should not pine over President Trump’s loss and fret over Joe Biden’s victory too much.

 

 

Malaysia’s 2021 Budget Passed: Muhyiddin Lives to Fight Another Day

 

Despite opposition from within and without, the Perikatan Nasional coalition has passed Malaysia’s 2021 Budget on the second reading. Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, however, will still face considerable turbulence going forward.

 

 

“Now more than ever, Southeast Asia values a firm American security presence” – Op-Ed by Joseph Liow in Think China

 

This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as Fulcrum Commentary 2020/186 “Biden and Southeast Asia: When Foreign Policy Begins at Home” and republished by Think China on 27 November 2020.