Op Eds

“雄心勃勃皇京港正失去动力?” – Op-Ed by Francis Hutchinson in Lianhe Zaobao

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2019/78 “The Melaka Gateway Project: High Expectations but Lost Momentum?” by Francis E. Hutchinson and translated for publication by Lianhe Zaobao on 8 October 2019.

Dr Francis Hutchinson is Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Malaysia Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“Huaren or huaqiao? Beijing respects the difference and is not coercing foreigners to toe its line” – Op-Ed by Wu Xiaoan in SCMP

 

This article was first published as Trends in Southeast Asia 2019/14 
“China’s Evolving Policy towards the Chinese Diaspora in Southeast Asia (1949–2018)” by Wu Xiao An and adapted for publication by South China Morning Post on 7 October 2019. 

Guest writer, Dr Wu Xiaoan is a professor of history at Peking University and director of its Centre for the Study of Chinese Overseas. 

 

“A misguided ‘fear of China’ threatens Malaysia’s economy” – An Op-Ed by Tham Siew Yean in East Asia Forum

 

This article was published by East Asia Forum on 2 October 2019. 

Dr Tham Siew Yean is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“Indonesian politics: The beginnings of a youth rebellion?” – An Op-Ed by Max Lane in TODAY

 

This article was published by TODAY on 30 September 2019.

Dr Max Lane is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“China learning, unlearning, relearning” – An Op-Ed by Wang Gungwu in The Straits Times

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 28 September 2019.

Professor Wang Gungwu is Chairman, Board of Trustees of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“China’s rise this time is different” – An Op-Ed by Wang Gungwu in East Asia Forum

 

This article was published by East Asia Forum on 29 September 2019. 

Professor Wang Gungwu is Chairman, Board of Trustees of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“So much for eradicating corruption in Indonesia” – An Op-Ed by Deasy Simandjuntak and Aninda Dewayanti in CNA

 

This article was published by Channel Newsasia on 27 September 2019. 

Ms Aninda Dewayanti is Research Officer with the Indonesia Studies Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute while Dr Deasy Simandjuntak is Associate Fellow at the same programme.

 

“The power of Big Tobacco and Indonesia’s massive smoking problem” – An Op-Ed by Siwage Dharma Negara in Channel Newsasia

 

This article was published by Channel Newsasia on 26 September 2019.

Dr Siwage Dharma Negara is Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator of Indonesia Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“The Umno and PAS tie-up: Good tactics, bad strategy?” – An Op-Ed by Francis Hutchinson in The Straits Times

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 24 September 2019.

Dr Francis Hutchinson is Senior Fellow and Coordinator of Malaysia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“More Serious Drama outside the Thai Parliament” – Op-Ed by Termsak Chalermpalanupap in Khmer Times

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Commentary 2019/76 on 13 September 2019 and adapted for publication by Khmer Times on 18 September 2019. 

Dr Termsak Chalermpalanupap is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.