Tai Wei Lim
Tai Wei Lim is Adjunct Research Fellow at East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore and Senior Lecturer at Singapore University of Social Sciences.
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Society,Security
The Use of AI and Robotics in Weapon Systems
New technologies can bring military applications to new heights. The X-41 Common Aero Vehicle Falcon program is a glimpse of the future. The X-41 operates like a missile that can fly at high altitude and carry nuclear and non-nuclear warheads.
Politics,China
China’s 13th NPC and Xi Jinping’s Ambitions
Economy,China,Southeast Asia
Chinese Coal Investments Firing Up the Indonesian Economy
Economy,Central Asia
Russia’s Latest Moves in the Eurasian Economic Union
The Eurasian Economic Union, started in 2015 by Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, followed by Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, is now acknowledged as one of the world’s major blocs organized for intra-regional cooperation and trade.
Economy,Security,Southeast Asia
Maritime Security in Southeast Asia
Facilitated by under-the-radar low-tech boats, collusion with local corrupt officials, and integration with legal trade and activities, piracy in Southeast Asia remains a challenging problem. Multinational agencies are cooperating to counteract.
Politics,China,East Asia
Sino-Japanese Ties and the Political Thaw in Northeast Asia
On January 27-28, 2018, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono visited Beijing to improve bilateral relations between the two countries. The Chinese side reciprocated and publicly announced its intention to improve relations with Japan.
Economy,China,Southeast Asia
China’s Continuing Regional Efforts in 2018
China’s activities in Southeast Asia indicate that the region remains an important one. The leadership of some countries in Southeast Asia are aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative’s vision of infrastructural connectivity.
Economy,East Asia
Abe’s New Year Address Prioritizes Economic Revival
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe needs the cooperation of Keidanren for persuading Japan’s large MNCs to raise their wages to stimulate consumer spending. These are all necessary ingredients for Abenomics to work and run its full course.
Economy,China
The 2017 Sino-Canadian Investment Reset
Canada’s economic exchange with China started in the 1960s with wheat exports to China. Today, 50 percent of Canadian exports to China are based on natural resources and the Canadian government believes that they have more resources to offer.
Politics,Hotspots
US Embassy’s Relocation to Jerusalem: Beijing’s View
The majority of Chinese state media appears to consider the current US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem as unfortunate and untimely. The stronger op-eds in the Chinese state media conceptualize the decision as an avenue that may incur retaliation against the US.
