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South Korea’s US pivot raises alarm for Beijing
Under President Lee Jae-myung, South Korea is anchoring its future with the US, strengthening security and economic ties while limiting strategic depth with China. Beijing faces shrinking influence as Seoul’s long-term orientation shifts westward, says academic Jin Kai. US President Donald Trump shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during a high honour presentation ceremony at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju on 29 October 2025.
Liquid AI: Why artificial intelligence can’t be locked down
No matter how strict the measures of isolation and blockade may be, completely stopping the transfer of technology, practical tools and equipment is nearly impossible. This was evident even during the Cold War — an era marked by fierce political and ideological clashes and a far less connected global economy than today. Understanding this challenge helps explain why technological exchange continues despite efforts to control it.
Exploring the internals of Express framework - Part 1
Disclaimer: This is purely for personal learning purposes, please do point out any inaccuracies listed in this article if I missed out anything! Information should be accurate as of 19 May 2025 so do take note of any changes made to the codebase after this date. Today we will be going through the basic high level implementation of Express Framework, mainly the initialisation, routing and server listening functionality. Next part will deep dive into more details.
Would Hegseth’s words be heard at Normandy? Rethinking double standards in WWII remembrance
Reflecting on US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech at Iwo Jima recently, academic Jin Kai points out that Japan’s strategic importance as a core ally in East Asian geopolitics has been prioritised, while the wartime history between the US and Japan has largely been relegated to the past. In international politics, can the same historical events, or different aspects of the same history, be interpreted in varied or tailored ways?
Political Polarization, Factionalism, and Military Influence: A Cautionary Tale from South Korea’s Recent Turmoil
The recent arrest of former South Korean Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun – the first person taken into custody over President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of martial law, which Kim allegedly proposed – has brought into sharp focus the unsettling intersection of political power, factionalism, and the enduring influence of military elite in South Korea’s domestic politics. Kim’s arrest has amplified concerns about the role of the military in governance.
America’s ‘breaking’ and ‘building’ of the world order
Academic Jin Kai observes that the US is still the only power with the goal, power and will to practice the construction of a world order. Seeing that the current world order no longer best serves its interest and it is now faced with unprecedented challenges from Russia and China, it will do what it takes to “break” the old order and “build” a new one. The other countries looking on can only adapt to the changes during this period of change.
US cannot avoid reality of world diversity
Illustration: Chen Xia/GT The latest statements of the US and Chinese defense chiefs in Singapore seem to suggest the latest positions of the two countries on the changing situation in the world and the region, as well as on the "ruling order" behind them.
Making China-US Ties More Resilient
An opinion article by Ryan Hass, director of the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, was widely circulated in social media and academia after Foreign Affairs published it in its November/October 2023 issue in late October 2023.
Making China-US Ties More Resilient - Jin Kai
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Cyberthon 2023 Pwn Challenge
Our agent has found a backdoor into a crucial APOCALYPSE infrastructure... except that it is blocked by a firewall, disguised by a wordle-like game. Can you help us to break in and retrieve the secrets within? For this challenge, participants were provided with a challenge.zip which contains the vulnerable program, source code, as well as the dynamically loaded libraries for the program.
Can the US Forge a New ‘Washington Consensus’?
The Debate | Opinion Increasingly alarmed by China’s rise, Washington is trying to backtrack on decades of economic principles to rebrand China as an enemy. In the late 1980s, the United States, supported by its dominant position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, proposed and widely advocated for the so-called Washington Consensus, which, among other ideas, called on governments to implement a free-market economy that emphasizes less government intervention.
Can the US Forge a New ‘Washington Consensus’? - Jin Kai
In the late 1980s, the United States, supported by its dominant position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, proposed and widely advocated for the so-called Washington Consensus, which, among other ideas, called on governments to implement a free-market economy that emphasizes less government intervention.
Can the US Forge a New ‘Washington Consensus’? - Tribune Content Agency (May 30, 2023)
The Diplomat May 30, 2023 By Jin Kai In the late 1980s, the United States, supported by its dominant position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, proposed and widely advocated for the so-called Washington Consensus, which, among other ideas, called on governments to implement a free-market economy that emphasizes less government intervention.
For Congress, TikTok's 'original sin' is being Chinese
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew (center) testifies at a US Congressional hearing on March 23, 2023. The hearing, which was supposed to discuss data security and protection of children, was described by many netizens as a barbaric witch-hunt and pure bullying. Photo: VCG US Congress hearing on TikTok earlier in March caught the attention of the media and the public in the US and abroad.
The Trouble With South Korea’s THAAD Upgrade
Asia Defense | Security | East Asia The U.S. has found a perfect wedge to divide Seoul and Beijing. Recently, U.S. Forces Korea has started to upgrade its Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system deployed in Seongju, a small county about 130 miles south of Seoul, South Korea. Out of all the stated reasons for this upgrading – to protect South Korean people from North Korea’s missile threats – one statement is especially worth noting.
Perceptions and attitudes of kidney supportive care among elderly patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and dialysis healthcare professionals in China: a qualitative study | BMC Nephrology | Full Text
This investigation employed a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews anchored in phenomenological research principles, guided by Colaizzi’s seven-step analytical framework [16]. This method delves into experiences, elucidating the conceptual perception of a patient’s ailment and by furnishing a holistic representation of an experiential phenomenon, uncovers its fundamental architecture.
‘Empathy Diplomacy’: A New Key to Unlocking East Asia’s Geopolitical Quagmire?
The Debate | Opinion The long-term solution to tensions in East Asia is for the neighboring countries to start taking each other’s security concerns more seriously. The geopolitical chessboard in East Asia has become more delicate with results of the South Korean presidential election.
Will South Korea Join the US Effort to Insulate Supply Chains From China?
The Koreas | Economy | East Asia Pressure from Washington to align with the U.S. decoupling effort is growing, but it’s a tall order for South Korea. U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and the ROK Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jongmoon met in Seoul to co-chair the Sixth U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue (SED), Dec. 17, 2021.
USS Connecticut’s Collision Proves the Need for China-US Crisis Management
The Debate | Opinion The incident highlights several potential crisis points, from militarization in the South China Sea to lack of transparent communication. The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) departs Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for sea trials following a maintenance availability, Dec. 15, 2016.
The Biden Administration’s China Sanctions Dilemma
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy | East Asia Washington keeps adding new sanctions on China, despite a distinct lack of results. Credit: Depositphotos The Biden administration recently stepped up its sanctions against China, in particular over the Hong Kong issue, notably by issuing a “warning” on July 16 about the “Risks and Considerations for Businesses Operating in Hong Kong” and imposing sanctions on seven deputy directors of the central government’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong.
How Trump Fueled Anti-Asian Violence in America
Trans-Pacific View | Society Trump’s encouragement of white supremacy and his strident anti-China rhetoric proved a toxic combination for Asian Americans. If there is anything that can be more callous, more vicious, and more capable of gripping and crushing people’s hearts during the pandemic than the COVID-19 virus, hate crimes and xenophobic violence against racial minorities and vulnerable groups are definitely at the top of the list.
Why Isn’t South Korea Buying Chinese Vaccines?
The Koreas | Diplomacy | East Asia Like many Asian countries, Seoul is having troubling sourcing vaccines. But unlike its neighbors, South Korea has so far refused to turn to a ready supplier: China. This article is free The Diplomat has removed paywall restrictions on our coverage of the COVID–19 crisis. Credit: Depositphotos Despite the great success of the South Korean government in virus detection and community quarantine early last year, the outbreak has shown a rebound in recent times.
Management | Finding Firmer Ground Report | The Carter Center
Management To jump to the Grandview Institution's section, please click here. How Nongovernmental Actors Can Improve Crisis Management in U.S.-China Relations By Rachel Esplin Odell 2-12-2021 There are certain issues in the U.S.-China relationship where the two countries have fundamental differences and where permanent or complete resolution of those differences is unlikely in the short term....
After a Humbling Election Experience, Will the US Change Its Tune on China?
The Debate | Opinion The 2020 U.S. election undermines Washington’s bid to act as a beacon for the world. Credit: USDA photo by Lance Cheung Putting aside the outcome, the 2020 U.S. election has already sent a substantially confusing message to the world: The United States, which has always proclaimed itself as the benchmark and beacon of the democratic world, has seen its pride hit hard by the crumbling of its system.
Why International Sanctions on Hong Kong May Not Work as Expected
Pacific Money | Diplomacy | Economy | East Asia The moves announced so far are mostly symbolic – and far from enough to change Beijing’s calculus. Credit: Flickr/ Studio Incendo After the passage of the National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong, there were diverse reactions from the international community.
How Identity Politics Overshadowed Hong Kong
China Power | Society | East Asia An interview with Wong Tsz Yuen, senior reporter at Phoenix TV, on the past, present, and future of Hong Kong through the lens of “identity politics.” Credit: Unsplash Over a decade ago, when I attended a small-group seminar on China in Seoul, the speaker politely insisted that all attendees identify their “country of origin.” One young man paused for around five seconds before affirming that he is from China, but later “clarified” that he is from Hong Kong.
Why Is America Dusting off Its Anti-Communist Playbook?
China Power | Opinion | East Asia Why, at this particular moment, is Washington so persistently intent on fighting China, especially the so-called “evil” communist regime? Credit: U.S. State Department photo The United States has recently stepped up its attacks on China’s government, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), to levels not seen since the heyday of Cold War-era anti-communist hysteria.
America’s Hong Kong approach does more harm than good
The governance of Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, has been a highly contested issue between China and the United States for quite a long time and for a number of reasons. All seems to be connected with Hong Kong’s unique “role” between mainland China and the international community, particularly the Western world, which has long valued Hong Kong’s special location — economically, ideologically, and geopolitically.
America’s Hong Kong Approach Does More Harm Than Good
The Debate | Opinion Washington intends to signal its resolve to Beijing, but Hong Kong is not reliant on U.S. goodwill. Credit: Pixabay The governance of Hong Kong, a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, has been a highly contested issue between China and the United States for quite a long time and for a number of reasons.
Hong Kong and China’s National Security
The Debate | Opinion Shouldn’t national security be universal and equal? Protesters set up blockades during a protest against Beijing’s national security legislation in Hong Kong, May 24, 2020. Credit: AP Photo/Kin Cheung Political values and concepts of governance are built against different cultural and ideological backgrounds. Hence, there are differences in respect to political forms, state apparatuses, and the methods of governance across different countries.
What Are America’s Interests in Hong Kong?
The Debate | Diplomacy | East Asia The hardnosed new U.S. approach to Hong Kong may actually end up undermining U.S. interests in the region. Credit: Pixabay Unfortunately, the COVID-19 epidemic has failed to bring the world together like a common threat should have.
China’s ‘Whole-of-Government’ Pushback on the Coronavirus
China Power | Politics | East Asia Outlining the steps taken so far by Beijing to combat the epidemic. Credit: Pixabay International media and public attention have recently focused on China’s epidemic situation amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. The United States, soon followed by other countries, even began restricting entry by Chinese nationals.
The Americans Are Coming? Washington’s China Pushback and Its Uncertainties
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy | Opinion | East Asia The U.S. has been moving toward a “whole-of-government” approach to counter China for years, but the ultimate impact remains uncertain. Credit: Flickr/ futureatlas.com In 2011, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) showed a two-episode series on China’s rise, which was titled “The Chinese Are Coming.” In this documentary, China’s economic expansion throughout the world was described in a vivid but largely questioning narrative.
US Travel Industry to Chinese Tourists: What Trade War?
Asia Life | Diplomacy | Society The U.S. travel industry is redoubling its efforts to engage with Chinese tourists while waiting out the trade war. Credit: Nicolai Berntsen / Unsplash Washington, D.C., has dangled hotel discounts tied to the Chinese Lunar New Year. Arizona has promoted its outdoor attractions to draw visitors during another popular Chinese holiday. San Francisco has expanded its social media presence on Chinese apps to market year-round travel to millennial tourists.
Don’t Let a New Rift Between China and the West Be Torn Over Hong Kong
The Debate As turmoil continues in Hong Kong, U.S. intervention stands to make things worse. Credit: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein The small river bends southward, Flow to Hong Kong to have a look. Pearl of the Orient, my love, Is your demeanor still the same? …… The sea wind has blown for five thousand years, Each tear tells about your dignity. Let the sea tides accompany me to bless you, Don’t forget my never-changing yellow face.
Pence Doubles Down on ‘Tough on China’ Messaging
China Power | Diplomacy | East Asia At a recent speech, the U.S. vice president reprised his “bad cop” on China role. Credit: Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour On October 24, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gave his second big speech on China at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. The speech, first planned for this past June, was initially delayed ahead of the G-20 meeting in Japan where U.S. President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the summit.
The Investment War With China
Pacific Money | Economy | East Asia Part one of this broader examination takes stock of Chinese stocks and the ramifications of delisting. Credit: Pixabay The United States-China trade war began in 2018 and has dominated headlines ever since.
U.S. Congressman Accuses China of ‘Visa Blackmail’ Due to Planned Taiwan Visit
China Power | Diplomacy | East Asia Representative Sean Patrick Maloney said Beijing denied visas to a U.S. congressional delegation due to their plans to also visit Taiwan.
US Announces Visa Restrictions for Chinese Officials Involved in Xinjiang Abuses
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy | East Asia The list of Chinese officials affected by the ban is not public. Credit: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik On Tuesday, the U.S. government announced new visa bans on Chinese Communist Party officials connected to China’s system of mass detention of ethnic Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Why China is Setting its Sights on Ukraine
China Power | Diplomacy | East Asia Beijing’s bid for geopolitical influence in Kyiv is increasing. Ukraine’s then President Viktor Yanukovych, third from left walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. Credit: AP Photo/Ng Han Guan As China continues to assert itself as an emerging world power, Europe remains a very important target.
Amid China-US Rivalry, India Maintains Low Profile in Nepal
The Pulse | Diplomacy | South Asia With Xi Jinping expected to visit Nepal soon, Kathmandu is caught between the BRI and the United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy. Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, left, poses with with Nepalese Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli during their meeting at prime minister’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
Greenland in US-Denmark-China Relations
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy Insights from Jonas Parello-Plesner. Credit: NASA Trans-Pacific View author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into the U.S. Asia policy.
A Firsthand Account of Huawei’s PR Drive
China Power | Diplomacy From infomercials to 5G licensing, Huawei is attempting to win Western hearts. In this July 30, 2019, file photo a woman walks by a Huawei retail store in Beijing. Credit: AP Photo/Andy Wong, File In June of this year, I received an email that said, in part, “We’re working…to create a series of digital short films, and wanted to reach out…to see if [you] would be a willing contributor. We’re due to be filming in China in mid-July.” Well, who wouldn’t jump at that?
Trump’s Maximum-Pressure-to-All Strategy Is Not Working
Flashpoints | Security | East Asia The U.S. president’s maximum pressure strategies are set to backfire. Credit: Flickr/ White House Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton resigned on September 10 for an alleged disagreement of opinion with the U.S. president, Donald Trump, toward multiple international issues, including Iran.
U.S.-China Trade War and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
A new era is dawning, presaged by dark clouds between the world’s two leading economies. By Jin Kai for The Diplomat September 09, 2019 The first industrial revolution, which commenced in the second half of the 18th century, was driven in large part by technological innovation — the steam engine. It was a prelude to the “machine age” which unfurled the rule of capitalism, driven by Britain, to the whole world. A century later, the second industrial revolution began.
Strategic patience the message
Comprehensive solution to Korean Peninsula issue involves core interests of a number of countries (CAI MENG / CHINA DAILY) President Xi Jinping made his first state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on June 20-21. In Xi’s words, his visit was aimed at both solidifying the traditional friendship between the two neighbors and pushing forward political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue.
Is America Seeking to End the Current International System?
China is often criticized as revisionist, but the United States under Trump seems more dissatisfied with the international order. By Jin Kai for The Diplomat June 04, 2019 When teaching, I used to sketch a diagram to help my students visualize the importance of a “constructive engagement” of China by the dominant United States within the international system.
5 Reasons Why China Is Not the Soviet Union
Construing China as a threat to the United States in the model of the old USSR overlooks important differences. The world is entangled with many problems including ethnic conflicts, cross-boundary disputes, economic turmoil, a growing climate crisis, and above all, insufficient and ineffective global governance. The clock is ticking. Yet there is no consensus among nations, especially the major powers, about what the world should be like and how they should collaborate to reach that goal.
From Pyongyang to Hanoi: Kim Jong Un’s Long March Through China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center right, is welcomed upon arrival by train, back, in Dong Dang in Vietnamese border town Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, ahead of his second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Image Credit: AP Photo/Minh Hoang As Trump and Kim meet in Hanoi, don’t forget about China’s resurgent ties with North Korea and Vietnam.
China and the US Are Destined for Peace, Not for War
The trade truce provides a chance for both sides to remember that they are not enemies. By Jin Kai for The Diplomat January 17, 2019 World politics throughout history can be very dramatic.
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