One shared birthday. One unpredictable world. Trump and Xi — born June 14 and 15, yet possibly at the same moment due to the 12-hour time difference between NYC and Beijing. A coincidence? information.dk/udland/2025/05…

Quoted. An insightful piece by William Zheng Wei China should consider using advanced tools such as artificial intelligence, which would create less disturbance compared to the inspectors knocking on officials’ doors. #China #AI #Governance #SurveillanceState

Xi wants clean governance, but officials still drink like it’s the 90s. 🍻 After several booze-fueled banquet deaths, Beijing cracks down—again. “One-size-fits-all” rules, but zero-size appetite for deeper reform. #China #AntiCorruption #CadreCulture

Prof Wu Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy suggested: “Decreasing diversity in Hong Kong universities may not be a problem now, but the situation may be different a decade or two down the road if Hong Kong’s focus for growth has to shift away from its alignment with mainland China.” Magdalene Fung

China: 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 with strong austerity and anti-corruption at the core. Quoted. “The latest anti-corruption drive will definitely harm the economy,” said Alfred Wu Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy theguardian.com/world/2025/aug…

quoted. "Xi Jinping is trying to showcase that he is very strong, that he is still powerful and well received in China," said Alfred Wu, Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Alfred Wu Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy notes that the region’s continued appeal will depend on broader geopolitical and economic conditions. “Whether the boom can persist long-term depends on the global landscape,” he said. “If Sino-US relations ease, Southeast Asia’s current appeal could fade.”

Quoted: “Xi Jinping clearly wants to challenge the post-World War II global order dominated by the United States and show that China is a reliable and legitimate alternative,” said Alfred Wu Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy . Explore this gift article from The New York Times. nytimes.com/2025/09/01/wor…

A thoughtful analysis — grateful to be cited: "Singapore-based analyst Alfred Wu characterised this year’s proceedings as an attempt by Xi to “showcase that he is very strong, that he is still powerful and well received in China”.

Quoted. Wu of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy said: “Institutional and legal safeguards are essential for lasting anti-corruption [impact], but decisive action against individual officials remains an important part of enforcement.” sc.mp/bydf9?utm_sour…

A hard reality! “The emphasis on internal stability and control has, in many ways, taken precedence over previous commitments to reform and openness,” said Wu Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy , noting that overseas students are a key embodiment of China’s “opening door” policy. cnn.com/2025/09/12/chi…

Quoted. Alfred Wu Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy . "People assume that the situation is getting better, that everything is moving in the right direction, that U.S.-China tensions will be eased to some extent but I'm thinking this is not the case, actually it's quietly escalating."

A Strong Piece by Ken Moritsugu . Quoted. “He’s delegating,” Wu Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy said. “It’s not a decentralization or structural change. He’s just asking people to do things on his behalf.” apnews.com/article/china-…