Economic interdependence in the Asia-Pacific and beyond has facilitated China’s use of economic statecraft – the manipulation of trade or investment ties for political purposes. Beijing has become more active at using both coercion and inducements in attempts to shape the actions of governments as well as companies. While China’s economic statecraft has altered the … Read more
Advertisement After a hiatus since 2019, Beijing will host its third Belt and Road Forum on October 17 and 18. China will certainly do its best to promote the achievements, as well as the planned upgrades, of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during the forum, which doubles as a celebration of the BRI’s 10th … Read more
Advertisement The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Una Bērziņa-Čerenkova – director of the China Studies Centre at Riga Stradins University, head of the Asia program at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs, and … Read more
Advertisement In recent years, a host of studies have analyzed instances of coercion from China, with a particular emphasis on Beijing’s punitive economic measures. Frequently cited examples include China’s restrictions on Australian wine, Norwegian salmon, and South Korean tourism after their respective governments drew the wrath of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership. While this coercion … Read more
Videos | Economy | East Asia Christina Lai, Kazuto Suzuki, and Wonho Yeon discuss the de-risking calculus for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Advertisement With the United States leading the charge, more and more countries are growing concerned about economic over-reliance on China. From supply chain disruptions to economic coercion, the risks are ever-more apparent. But for close neighbors … Read more
Advertisement Beijing’s recent decision to prohibit use of semiconductors from the U.S. firm Micron in equipment for critical infrastructure has further drawn South Korea into the conflict between the United States and China over the development of China’s domestic semiconductor industry. However, it also has implications for how the United States and its allies deal … Read more