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This week on China 5: U.S.-#China tensions at #apec2024, PLA Navy flexes muscles in Hong Kong, videos boost agrotechnology, overtures to overseas Chinese, and Beijing updates dual-use export control list. Subscribe now to get the full breakdown of the top 5 things you need to know about #China every Friday: https://lnkd.in/eteSxi32 ???????? U.S.-China Tensions at #APEC2024: The growing economic rift between the U.S. and China was evident at #APECPeru2024 as Xi Jinping criticized #trade barriers and economic fragmentation and called for efforts to stabilize supply chains to sustain global commerce. The U.S.-China rivalry is reshaping global trade, with APEC nations at its center. The choices APEC nations make will shape trade routes, alliances, and global economic stability. - Lizzi C. Lee ??PLA Navy Visits Hong Kong: A PLA Navy fleet visit to #HongKong showcased Beijing’s upgraded defenses and its resolve to safeguard national sovereignty and security. The PLA Navy’s visit underscores China’s commitment to deterring pro-independence movements and sends a clear signal to foreign governments about its firm stance on Hong Kong’s sovereignty. - Jie Gao ??Videos Boost Agrotechnology: Chinese agricultural technicians are using short-form video platforms to create educational content for farmers hoping to maximize crop yields. As China’s agricultural sector battles #climatechange, sharing information and best practices can help farmers identify innovative solutions and new technology to increase crop yields. - Taylah Bland ??Overtures to Overseas Chinese: Addressing a meeting of the China Overseas Friendship Association (COFA) on Nov. 18, Wang Huning, a top political advisor to the Chinese leadership, emphasized that COFA should unite Chinese people all over the world to promote Chinese-style modernization. As many Chinese organizations face increasing scrutiny in the West, COFA is becoming more active in #HongKong, #Macao, #Taiwan, and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. - Lobsang Tsering ??China Introduces Comprehensive Dual-Use Export Control List: The Ministry of Commerce unveiled a comprehensive list of dual-use items subject to export controls under a 2020 law that seeks to modernize China’s #export control regime. The modernized export control regime enhances China’s ability to engage in tit-for-tat retaliation should the U.S. hit it with more export bans. -Qiheng Chen

Veteran journalist Richard Lui emphasizes the nuances of voting blocs when looking at the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Check out the full conversation with political scientist Karthick Ramakrishnan about #election data outcomes and Asian Americans at work: https://lnkd.in/gQdREFFW #AsiaSociety #AsiaSocietyNY #electiondata #politics #USElection

The fight against #cancer requires global solutions. Asia Society Policy Institute and Cure4Cancer’s latest report showcases the U.S.-#Australia Cancer Alliance as a blueprint for addressing disparities in cancer care, from clinical trial access to equitable precision oncology. Drawing from the strength of this partnership, this report calls for the simultaneous expansion of multilateral collaboration across the Asia-Pacific, a region that represents the world’s largest and fastest-growing economy, and where cancer care disparities are vast. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gSy2iB6F We gratefully acknowledge our partners and supporters in this initiative, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Chinese Thoracic Oncology Group (CTONG), BloombergNEF, Forbes China 福布斯中国, Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia, AstraZeneca, Amgen, BeiGene, and Boehringer Ingelheim. #Cure4Cancer #healthcare #globalhealth #cancerresearch #australia #asiapacific #asia #health #cancer #policy

Cancer remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, claiming 10 million lives each year and straining #healthcare systems. Asia Society Policy Institute and Cure4Cancer present Advancing Global Health Equity: Expanding the U.S.-Australia Cancer Alliance Toward an Asia-Pacific Collaborative to Save Millions of Lives. As the second installment of the Advancing Global Health Equity series, the report dives into the U.S.-Australia alliance and highlights how international collaboration—through precision oncology, clinical trials, and regulatory harmonization—can save millions of lives and reduce disparities in cancer care across the Asia-Pacific. Drawing from the strength of this partnership, this report calls for the simultaneous expansion of multilateral collaboration across the #AsiaPacific, a region that represents the world’s largest and fastest growing economy, and where #cancer care disparities are vast. We gratefully acknowledge our partners and supporters in this initiative, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Chinese Thoracic Oncology Group (CTONG), BloombergNEF, Forbes China 福布斯中国, Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia, AstraZeneca, Amgen, BeiGene and Boehringer Ingelheim. Read the full report and visit us at:?https://lnkd.in/gSy2iB6F

“I think the question marks about America’s polity and constitution remain...it would be incredibly unwise to consider those questions closed," Columbia University professor Adam Tooze said about the U.S. election during a conversation with Asia Society's President and CEO Kyung-wha Kang. Watch the full conversation from Asia Society Switzerland's State of Asia conference here: ?https://lnkd.in/eQWJjaap #AsiaSociety #AsiaSocietySwitzerland #USElection #election #constitution #politics #AdamTooze

STATE OF ASIA 2024?kicked off with an insightful opening session featuring?Kyung-wha Kang, former Foreign Minister of South Korea and President & CEO of Asia Society, and?Adam Tooze, Professor of History at Columbia University. Together, they examined the state of the world just two days after the U.S. election, which will see Donald Trump return to the White House. Here are some key takeaways from their discussion: ?? Flexibility is Essential in a Changing World: Europe’s enduring commitment to Transatlanticism will come under pressure as the Trump administration is likely to distance itself from the transatlantic alliance. ?? The U.S. Viewing Asia Primarily Through the Lens of China Could Trigger Profound Tensions: America’s domestic divisions, lack of strategic direction, and blurred vision of the future are key concerns, with far-reaching effects on its global relationship. ?? Countries in Asia Are Seeing Shifts, Too: A number of Asian countries experienced an era of extraordinary economic growth, but the costs have been high. Over the past two generations, the pursuit of a better life has paradoxically led to declining birth rates and shrinking populations, as many choose to forgo having children due to the high personal and financial costs involved. ?? For a deeper dive into the conversation and to watch the full session, visit our website for the complete key highlights and video:?https://lnkd.in/eHYyr9NU All pictures by André Hengst #AsiaCompetence #StateOfAsia2024 #StateOfTheWorld #USelection

With new leadership coming into the White House and the European Union, pressure on its relationship with Russia, and a cautious thaw in Sino-Indian tensions, #India’s strategy of multi-alignment will be tested on multiple fronts. In South Asia, political changes in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka also add layers of complexity to India’s neighborhood diplomacy. On Dec. 5, join the Asia Society Policy Institute for an in-depth discussion on India’s foreign policy priorities for 2025. The virtual discussion, moderated by James Crabtree, TOY Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute and Asia Society Switzerland, will feature Farwa Aamer, Director of South Asia Initiatives, Asia Society Policy Institute, Akshay Mathur, Senior Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute's Delhi office, and Ambassador Nirupama Menon Rao, former Foreign Secretary of India. ?? Event: India's Foreign Policy in 2025: Navigating a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape ?? Date and Time: Thursday, Dec. 5, 9:00-10:00 a.m. ET ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eb5-Y_Dk

The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change stands out as one of the most challenging yet hopeful accomplishments of the 21st century. How did this groundbreaking deal come together, and what does it mean for our future? ?? On Dec. 3, join Todd Stern, former U.S. Chief Negotiator on Climate Change, Shuo Li, Director of China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute, and Lili Pike, a reporter for Foreign Policy, as they discuss how one of the most significant international #climate agreements was forged. ?? Event: Former U.S. Climate Envoy Todd Stern on the Paris Agreement & the Future of Climate Progress ?? Date and Time: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET ?? Location: 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUMHMMpD #ClimateChange #COP29 #climate #ParisAgreement

Sino-American ties are reaching new lows. A new book looks back to the 1970s, when the relationship began, to question whether “people’s diplomacy” at sub-governmental levels can influence political trends. Read Anatol Klass's review in China Books Review: https://lnkd.in/e6BMz-D5

ASPI hosted a #COP29 side event in #Baku today on "Governance for Strengthening SDG-Climate Synergies" with TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute, German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU), TERI School of Advanced Studies, & Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA). ?? Here are key takeaways from the panel: “The big opportunity around carbon market is that revenue can be used to help industry invest in technology that's not yet commercially available, support vulnerable households, support impacted workforces, and also finance adaptation measures in relation to the #SDGs.” - Alistair Ritchie, Director of Asia-Pacific Sustainability at Asia Society Policy Institute “Integrating #climate and #SDG agendas require policies that are interconnected yet adaptable, fostering multilateral cooperation to achieve shared goals. - Vibha Dhawan (TERI) “We can observe a shrinking operating space, and the ambition has to be of policymakers to increase that operating space or maintain the existing operating space by investing into ambitious #climatepolicy making.” - Anna-Katharina Hornidge (WBGU) “While there is a normative knowledge role that the UN is playing, there is still a need for strong political mandates, and one of the ways where this mandate can be brought in is to integrate #SDGs and #climate reporting.” - Shailly Kedia (TERI) “This #COP is specifically known as the ‘finance COP’, and one of the integrating issues is the linkage between the #finance and the #sustainabledevelopment.” - Gopal Sarangi (TERI-SAS) “#Adaptation is not a short-term issue, it is a long-term issue, and therefore you need to have a plan to ensure long-term financing so as to advance the adaptation efforts across the country.” - Dr. Md. Golam Rabbani (BRAC) “Strategies must be transformed into tangible, impactful projects and actions on the ground, both in vulnerable countries and in vulnerable communities. And the #climatecrisis demands nothing less than our immediate commitment.” - Syeda Rizwana Hasan (Advisor, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bangladesh)