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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

Joseph Yi is an associate professor of political science at Hanyang University (Seoul) and received Heterodox Academy's 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Courage. Wondong Lee is a research professor at the Center for International Studies, Inha University. [1]

Official and underground priests unsatisfied with Assembly and participating bishops The emphasis on "independence" and "autonomy" does not bode well for dialogue between China and the Vatican. [2]

Michael Field is a veteran Pacific writer and journalist. Wang Yi, left, lock arms with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on May 26: Wang's strategic overreach put him off balance. [3]

BEIJING -- China has signaled support for African efforts to strengthen security through Foreign Minister Wang Yi's latest tour of the continent as attacks by militant groups threaten economic development. [4]

PoliticsMystery video suggests power struggle in China Exiled businessman's revelations cast doubt on Xi-Wang alliance Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Qishan, right, head of China's anti-corruption watchdog, tries to get the attention of Pre... [5]

A popular Chinese adage – “a fence is fixed by three stakes, a capable man is aided by three mates” – expresses the need for external assistance, regardless of one’s outstanding qualities. [6]

BEIJING/SHANGHAI A feeling of deja vu is building in cross-Pacific diplomacy. China and the U.S. are sparring over trade, just as Japan and the U.S. did in the 1990s. Into the fray may step a man who only just retired: Wang Qishan. [7]

Liam Gibson is a Taipei-based geopolitical analyst and the founder of Policy People, a podcast and newsletter platform for think tank experts. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-06 · 42% match

South Korea's 'militant democracy' authoritarianism

Joseph Yi is an associate professor of political science at Hanyang University (Seoul) and received Heterodox Academy's 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Courage. Wondong Lee is a research professor at the Center for International Studies, Inha University.

[2] MM asianews.it · 81% match

Official and underground priests unsatisfied with Assembly and participating bishops

Official and underground priests unsatisfied with Assembly and participating bishops The emphasis on "independence" and "autonomy" does not bode well for dialogue between China and the Vatican.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-06-07 · 48% match

China loses its way in the South Pacific

Michael Field is a veteran Pacific writer and journalist. Wang Yi, left, lock arms with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on May 26: Wang's strategic overreach put him off balance.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-01-11 · 44% match

China's Wang Yi offers Africa aid against terrorism

BEIJING -- China has signaled support for African efforts to strengthen security through Foreign Minister Wang Yi's latest tour of the continent as attacks by militant groups threaten economic development.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-04-25 · 43% match

Mystery video suggests power struggle in China

PoliticsMystery video suggests power struggle in China Exiled businessman's revelations cast doubt on Xi-Wang alliance Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Qishan, right, head of China's anti-corruption watchdog, tries to get the attention of Pre

[6] TH thediplomat.com · 2015-01-19 · 42% match

The Éminence Grise of Zhongnanhai

A popular Chinese adage – “a fence is fixed by three stakes, a capable man is aided by three mates” – expresses the need for external assistance, regardless of one’s outstanding qualities.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-08 · 42% match

The master of China's US debt might be the next vice president

BEIJING/SHANGHAI A feeling of deja vu is building in cross-Pacific diplomacy. China and the U.S. are sparring over trade, just as Japan and the U.S. did in the 1990s. Into the fray may step a man who only just retired: Wang Qishan.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-12-20 · 41% match

Breaking China's grip on rare earths should be an AUKUS mission

Liam Gibson is a Taipei-based geopolitical analyst and the founder of Policy People, a podcast and newsletter platform for think tank experts.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-04-21 · 41% match

China's Wang Yi touts South Pacific ties in Papua New Guinea visit

SYDNEY -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lauded diplomatic achievements with Papua New Guinea on his visit to the country Saturday, part of Beijing's initiative to strengthen ties with the Pacific Island nations.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-10-14 · 41% match

The man who clothes Asia: Uniqlo chief Tadashi Yanai

TOKYO -- Tadashi Yanai turns up to the interview in his Uniqlo mask and a cardigan over a button-down shirt, striding into his Tokyo office meeting room.

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