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Director of SOAS China Institute Steve Tsang spoke to The New York Times on the UK’s immigration ban on a Chinese citizen who is described as being a ‘close confidant’ to Prince Andrew. nyti.ms/3VDZcnc


Director of SOAS China Institute Steve Tsang helps unpack the Chinese spy scandal that infiltrated the British establishment, with POLITICOEurope. politi.co/3VHkQH8

“Yoon’s rapid demise is a tribute to the robustness of Korean democracy.” Professor Ha-Joon Chang on South Korea’s political fallout with Financial Times. on.ft.com/4flDrj1

“The path to upholding Yoon’s impeachment remains challenging.” SOAS PhD candidate Yoon Walker writes for The Conversation and reflects on South Korea’s political crossroads and the looming trial of the nation’s president. bit.ly/3OZedw2


“South Korea has been in a difficult point for quite a while now, although recent developments are likely to worsen economic relations and the exchange rate.” Dr Owen Miller speaks to The Londoners on the uncertainty in South Korea. bit.ly/3ZKZkTf

"The events of the past month have thrown South Korea into political chaos." SOAS PhD scholar Yoon Walker writes for The Conversation on the impeachment of South Korea’s president and how it sets the stage for future political turmoil. bit.ly/4hlTzCH

“The issues that matter are really not in the cross hairs of the government and that might be why confidence is low.” Research fellow George Magnus from SOAS China Institute speaks on China’s falling currency amid fears of US tariffs, with the Guardian. bit.ly/4gKA5HG

SOAS China and Inner Asia Research Fellow Prof. Robert Barnett shares comments with The New York Times on the rescue efforts as earthquakes hit remote Tibet. bit.ly/4jhe2KC


Director of SOAS China Institute Steve Tsang spoke to BBC Radio Scotland on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to China, as part of the UK government’s hopes to reset relations with the state. Listen bit.ly/3C1A2Z7

History of Africa scholar Dr Marie Rodet joined an expert panel on BBC World Service to discuss the motivations of West African nations and their desires for the French government to withdraw military forces from their territories. Listen back bit.ly/40bSIgU



Dr Jakob Klein from SOASFoodStudiesCTR featured on the latest episode of ‘The Food Chain’ on BBC Radio 4 to discuss the ‘great rice debate’ - and campaigns used in China to promote the potato as a healthier alternative. Listen bit.ly/42kiMJd

Director of SOAS China Institute Steve Tsang offers insight to Financial Times on the complexities of China’s falling population, in parallel to the boost in births across the country. bit.ly/40nxxby

“Comics and animations allow us to delve into emotional spaces that statistics simply cannot convey.” Following the “Stories of Migration” launch at SOAS Gallery with @posnegorg, read the new feature from The Guardian on some of the amazing work showcased. theguardian.com/global-develop…

SOAS Development Prof. Naomi Hossain Naomi Hossain comments on UK MPs withdrawing a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints that it was biased. bit.ly/4houkiQ

Prof. Nick Westcott provides insight with The i Paper on how Iran's nuclear efforts could scale up after the Gaza ceasefire. bit.ly/3WuBqKH