Chong Ja Ian
@chongjaian.bsky.social
Political scientist from 🇸🇬. Works on security & foreign policy in NE & SE, major power competition. AcademiaSG co-editor. Non-Resident Scholar, Carnegie China. Currently teaches at the National University of Singapore. Comments mine alone.
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The lesson of China’s broadening interference in the education systems of democratic countries is that if we want academic freedom, we will have to pay for it.
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China Is Exposing the Fault Lines in British Universities
Principles are fine, if you can afford them. Britain is starting to appreciate the vulnerabilities of its higher-education funding model after learning how one of its universities halted a research pr...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The lesson of China’s broadening interference in the education systems of democratic countries is that if we want academic freedom, we will have to pay for it.
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A group of Chinese H-6K bombers recently flew near Taiwan to practice “confrontation drills”, Chinese state media reported late on Sunday (October 26, 2025), publicising the action just a few days before the U.S. and Chinese presidents are due to meet in South Korea.
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Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan
China's bombers conducted drills near Taiwan ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, heightening regional tensions amid ongoing sovereignty disputes.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A group of Chinese H-6K bombers recently flew near Taiwan to practice “confrontation drills”, Chinese state media reported late on Sunday (October 26, 2025), publicising the action just a few days before the U.S. and Chinese presidents are due to meet in South Korea.
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Amazing news! "The Nose Knows: Foreignness and Fortune in China" was just selected by Little Venice Film Festival (London 22-28 October) via FilmFreeway.com!
October 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Amazing news! "The Nose Knows: Foreignness and Fortune in China" was just selected by Little Venice Film Festival (London 22-28 October) via FilmFreeway.com!
Terima kasih banyak kepada Bonnie Glaser dan Dana Marshall Jerman Amerika Syarikat untuk bercakap dengan saya tentang hubungan rumit Asia Tenggara dan Republik Rakyat Tiongkok.
#SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #AsiaTenggara #PRC #China #Cina #Tiongkok #RRT
#SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #AsiaTenggara #PRC #China #Cina #Tiongkok #RRT
October 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Terima kasih banyak kepada Bonnie Glaser dan Dana Marshall Jerman Amerika Syarikat untuk bercakap dengan saya tentang hubungan rumit Asia Tenggara dan Republik Rakyat Tiongkok.
#SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #AsiaTenggara #PRC #China #Cina #Tiongkok #RRT
#SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #AsiaTenggara #PRC #China #Cina #Tiongkok #RRT
A big thanks to @bglaser.bsky.social & the folks at @gmfus.bsky.social for reaching out & taking the time to talk about SEAsian relations with 🇨🇳, with all its various complications. #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #China #PRC
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China Global Podcast - Episode #111 - Dr. Chong Ja Ian
YouTube video by The German Marshall Fund of the United States
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October 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A big thanks to @bglaser.bsky.social & the folks at @gmfus.bsky.social for reaching out & taking the time to talk about SEAsian relations with 🇨🇳, with all its various complications. #SoutheastAsia #ASEAN #China #PRC
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Spoke on air about the 1st 2 days of 🇸🇬‘s 15th Parliament. #Singapore #Politics
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The Big Story: 2nd day of Parliament sitting - Key discussions on school bullying, graduate opportunities and elections | Awedio by SPH
Today’s the second day of Parliament’s sitting. Among the topics discussed were school bullying, where Education Minister Desmond Lee outlined ongoing public consultations and the push for...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Spoke on air about the 1st 2 days of 🇸🇬‘s 15th Parliament. #Singapore #Politics
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One of the most scientific, rational, pragmatic takes on Taiwan politics.
September 17, 2025 at 4:38 AM
One of the most scientific, rational, pragmatic takes on Taiwan politics.
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The casualties were caused by airstrikes and shelling used to provide cover for a flotilla returning to Mandalay from Bhamo in southern Kachin State
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16 civilians killed as Myanmar junta fleet makes its way down the Ayeyarwady
The casualties were caused by airstrikes and shelling used to provide cover for a flotilla returning to Mandalay from Bhamo in southern Kachin State
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September 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The casualties were caused by airstrikes and shelling used to provide cover for a flotilla returning to Mandalay from Bhamo in southern Kachin State
Read more:
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📰 @waiwainu.bsky.social on #Myanmar junta's sham elections:
"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.
We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.
We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Myanmar's junta grabbed power in a coup. Now the country is going to the polls
Nearly five years ago, Myanmar's military seized power, plunging the country into a bloody civil war that left the junta internationally isolated. Now, with no end to the conflict in sight, Myanmar is...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
📰 @waiwainu.bsky.social on #Myanmar junta's sham elections:
"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.
We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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"This is not an exit strategy, this is a trap.
We need to understand that this will only prolong the violence & the conflict, and the junta's disastrous strategy in the country."
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Yohanes Sulaiman is an associate professor of international relations at Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani in Bandung, Indonesia and a non-resident fellow with the National Bureau of Asian Research.
September 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Yohanes Sulaiman is an associate professor of international relations at Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani in Bandung, Indonesia and a non-resident fellow with the National Bureau of Asian Research.
Natalie Sambhi is Founder and Executive Director of Verve Research, Senior Policy Fellow at the Asia Society Australia, and Non-Resident Fellow with the Brookings Institution’s Foreign Policy Program. She is also a lecturer with the Australian War College.
September 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Natalie Sambhi is Founder and Executive Director of Verve Research, Senior Policy Fellow at the Asia Society Australia, and Non-Resident Fellow with the Brookings Institution’s Foreign Policy Program. She is also a lecturer with the Australian War College.
along with the safety of the hundreds of thousands of Indonesian citizens working in Taiwan should Beijing escalate the use of force across the Taiwan Strait. Host Ian Chong examines these issues with guests Natalie Sambhi and Yohanes Sulaiman.
September 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
along with the safety of the hundreds of thousands of Indonesian citizens working in Taiwan should Beijing escalate the use of force across the Taiwan Strait. Host Ian Chong examines these issues with guests Natalie Sambhi and Yohanes Sulaiman.
and addressing Beijing’s rising prominence across Southeast Asia. Of concern as well is the pressure Chinese exports are placing on small and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia,
September 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
and addressing Beijing’s rising prominence across Southeast Asia. Of concern as well is the pressure Chinese exports are placing on small and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia,
Indonesia has been trying to find its footing as a major international player over the past decade. These efforts include trying to deepen investment and trade relationships with the People's Republic of China while skirting around differences over territorial claims
September 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Indonesia has been trying to find its footing as a major international player over the past decade. These efforts include trying to deepen investment and trade relationships with the People's Republic of China while skirting around differences over territorial claims
Natalie Sambhi 是 Verve Research 的创始人兼执行董事、亚洲协会澳大利亚分会的高级政策研究员，以及布鲁金斯学会外交政策项目的非驻会研究员。同时，她也是澳大利亚战争学院的讲师。Yohanes Sulaiman 是印尼万隆亚尼·阿赫马德将军大学的国际关系副教授，以及美国亚洲研究局的非驻会研究员。
September 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Natalie Sambhi 是 Verve Research 的创始人兼执行董事、亚洲协会澳大利亚分会的高级政策研究员，以及布鲁金斯学会外交政策项目的非驻会研究员。同时，她也是澳大利亚战争学院的讲师。Yohanes Sulaiman 是印尼万隆亚尼·阿赫马德将军大学的国际关系副教授，以及美国亚洲研究局的非驻会研究员。
在过去十年间，印尼一直努力寻找自身作为国际重要角色的定位。在与中华人民共和国加深投资与贸易关系的同时，雅加达积极绕开领土主张分歧的问题，并应对北京在东南亚影响力日益上升的趋势。双边关系值得关注的议题包括中国出口对印尼中小企业带来的压力，以及在台海局势若因北京动用武力而升级时，数十万在台湾工作的印尼公民的安全问题。在本集节目中，卡内基国际和平基金会·中国中心非常驻学者莊嘉颖邀请到两位来自印尼的专家学者 Natalie Sambhi 和 Yohanes Sulaiman 一起探讨这些议题。
September 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
在过去十年间，印尼一直努力寻找自身作为国际重要角色的定位。在与中华人民共和国加深投资与贸易关系的同时，雅加达积极绕开领土主张分歧的问题，并应对北京在东南亚影响力日益上升的趋势。双边关系值得关注的议题包括中国出口对印尼中小企业带来的压力，以及在台海局势若因北京动用武力而升级时，数十万在台湾工作的印尼公民的安全问题。在本集节目中，卡内基国际和平基金会·中国中心非常驻学者莊嘉颖邀请到两位来自印尼的专家学者 Natalie Sambhi 和 Yohanes Sulaiman 一起探讨这些议题。
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My book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is out!
I am incredibly grateful for such kind endorsements from @DafyddFell , @chongjaian.bsky.social and @josephwongut.bsky.social.
Pre-orders are arriving now, and it is available in the link below!
I am incredibly grateful for such kind endorsements from @DafyddFell , @chongjaian.bsky.social and @josephwongut.bsky.social.
Pre-orders are arriving now, and it is available in the link below!
September 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
My book "Contested Taiwan: Sovereignty, Social Movements, and Party Formation" is out!
I am incredibly grateful for such kind endorsements from @DafyddFell , @chongjaian.bsky.social and @josephwongut.bsky.social.
Pre-orders are arriving now, and it is available in the link below!
I am incredibly grateful for such kind endorsements from @DafyddFell , @chongjaian.bsky.social and @josephwongut.bsky.social.
Pre-orders are arriving now, and it is available in the link below!
也可以順便收聽我們之前有關南韓、馬來西亞、越南和日本的節目喔！我們的節目在Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube和其他podcast平台都能收聽！
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
也可以順便收聽我們之前有關南韓、馬來西亞、越南和日本的節目喔！我們的節目在Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube和其他podcast平台都能收聽！
Ｍendengar episode kami sebelumnya tentang Korea Selatan, Malaysia, Vietnam dan Jipun juga! Tersedia pada Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube dan platform yang lain didepatkan podcast-podcast!
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Ｍendengar episode kami sebelumnya tentang Korea Selatan, Malaysia, Vietnam dan Jipun juga! Tersedia pada Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube dan platform yang lain didepatkan podcast-podcast!
Do also check out our previous episodes covering South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Japan! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, and elsewhere you get your podcasts.
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Do also check out our previous episodes covering South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Japan! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, and elsewhere you get your podcasts.
在這期卡納基中國「中國與世界」podcast的最後一集中，我很榮幸歡迎 Natalie Sambhi 和 Yohanes Sulaiman 與我一起聊🇮🇩🇨🇳關係。在這期節目中，我和各地的專家探討了不同東亞國家如何拿捏與中國多面向的互動。Natalie 和 Yohanes 與我分享🇮🇩是怎樣處理與🇨🇳的經濟往來、（非）領土爭端，以及對淺在危機和突發事件的看法。一個相當有趣的觀察是印尼近年的經濟成長和經濟失效，都與中國相關。想要瞭解更多，請點擊收聽！
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
在這期卡納基中國「中國與世界」podcast的最後一集中，我很榮幸歡迎 Natalie Sambhi 和 Yohanes Sulaiman 與我一起聊🇮🇩🇨🇳關係。在這期節目中，我和各地的專家探討了不同東亞國家如何拿捏與中國多面向的互動。Natalie 和 Yohanes 與我分享🇮🇩是怎樣處理與🇨🇳的經濟往來、（非）領土爭端，以及對淺在危機和突發事件的看法。一個相當有趣的觀察是印尼近年的經濟成長和經濟失效，都與中國相關。想要瞭解更多，請點擊收聽！
Mereka menjelajah cara🇮🇩melihat ikatan ekonomi, (bukan) pertikaian, dan kemungkinan jangka dan krisis yg melibatkan🇨🇳bersama saya. Menariknya, kembangan and kekecewaan ekonomi🇮🇩baru-baru ini kedua-duanya terikat kepada🇨🇳. Mendengar untuk diketahui lebih lanjut!
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Mereka menjelajah cara🇮🇩melihat ikatan ekonomi, (bukan) pertikaian, dan kemungkinan jangka dan krisis yg melibatkan🇨🇳bersama saya. Menariknya, kembangan and kekecewaan ekonomi🇮🇩baru-baru ini kedua-duanya terikat kepada🇨🇳. Mendengar untuk diketahui lebih lanjut!
Untuk episod terakhir musim podcast Cina dalam Dunia tentang bagaimana negara Asia Timur mengurus hubungan dgn🇨🇳, saya sangat gembira mengalu-alukan Natalia Sambhi dan Yohanes Sulaiman.
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Untuk episod terakhir musim podcast Cina dalam Dunia tentang bagaimana negara Asia Timur mengurus hubungan dgn🇨🇳, saya sangat gembira mengalu-alukan Natalia Sambhi dan Yohanes Sulaiman.
Interestingly, even as cooperation w🇨🇳has been a part of🇮🇩's recent economic growth, it also contributes to some of the frustrations in SEAsia's largest country. Tune in to find out more!
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Interestingly, even as cooperation w🇨🇳has been a part of🇮🇩's recent economic growth, it also contributes to some of the frustrations in SEAsia's largest country. Tune in to find out more!