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Tion Kwa
Tion Kwa is a Fellow at the Asia Society.
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China’s Synchronized Anachronism
Tion Kwa Series: The Asian Century 2008-08-20The Chinese economy may be more market-oriented today than ever before, but the mass conformity on display at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was a disturbing throwback to the Mao era. Indeed, it is difficult to reconcile such sublimation of individuality in the service of the state with modern norms.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 3308
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Malaysia’s Opposition Reborn
Tion Kwa Series: The Asian Century 2008-03-11Malaysia’s opposition parties have managed their strongest electoral result since independence from Britain in 1957, cutting the ruling coalition’s parliamentary majority to below two-thirds and winning five of 13 states. But serious opposition now requires serious leadership.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 14204
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Thaksin Returns
Tion Kwa Series: The Asian Century 2008-02-29Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has returned to Bangkok 17 months after being deposed in a military coup, repeatedly denying that he will reenter politics. But there are already clear signs that he has no intention of staying away from the limelight.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 14213
