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Thomas Daechsel

The Precarious Position of Hong Kong’s Sovereignty

Thomas Daechsel Nov 30, 2016

On October 12, two young legislators from Hong Kong, Baggio Leung and Yau Wai-ching, used their Legislative Council oath-taking ceremony as an opportunity to denounce China and promote their pro-independent Hong Kong sentiments. During the…
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South China Sea: The Stand-Off Explained

Thomas Daechsel Oct 31, 2016

Rodrigo Duterte, the current President of the Philippines, recently stated the country will no longer challenge China’s claims in the South China Sea. This comes only weeks after China has warned Singapore to stay out of the disputes…
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Faltering but Firm: Why China’s Grip on Myanmar Isn’t Going Anywhere Just Yet

Thomas Daechsel Oct 3, 2016

Aung San Suu Kyi’s recent diplomatic trip to Beijing at the end of August should put to rest Chinese fears of losing influence in Myanmar. Recent developments in the past year have seemingly signified that Myanmar was beginning to look at…
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