Daily Archives: November 30, 2019

South Korea-Japan Tensions 2019: A Singaporean view KB Teo The current South Korea-Japan tensions are related to historical grievances and trade conflicts.  There are no winners in a trade war. Seoul, wisely, has a keen interest to end the dispute as soon as possible. The recent South Korea-Japan tensions arose due to a loss ofContinue reading “South Korea-Japan Tensions 2019: A Singaporean view”

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Xi-Modi 2019 Summit:  Start of a New Era? KB Teo SYNOPSIS In the 1950s, when China-India ties were close, New Delhi was among the first states to recognise Mao Zedong’s new China. All this changed with the 1962 border war. The recent Xi-Modi summit in India was aimed at ushering in a new prosperous “Chindia”Continue reading “Xi-Modi 2019 Summit: Start of a New Era?”

Hong Kong Turmoil 2019: A Dismal Future? KB Teo SYNOPSIS There are three main causes.  One, fear over Beijing’s growing control. Two, erosion of its “freedoms”.   Three, the high costs of living. Many Hong Kong people cannot afford decent housing. COMMENTARY Under the 30 June 1997, China-UK Handover Agreement, Beijing promised to maintain HongContinue reading “Hong Kong Turmoil 2019: A Dismal Future?”

The South China Sea Disputes: Makings of a New Cold War? KB Teo SYNOPSIS Tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) have somewhat abated but the latent flashpoint remains.  In October 2018, a near collision took place between an American and Chinese warship. The US has attacked Beijing’s expansionism. In  September 2018, Japan conducted its first-everContinue reading “The South China Sea Disputes: Makings of a New Cold War?”