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Dong Lei
Dong Lei is an independent observer of Chinese politics and history, with a particular interest in China’s evolving role in global affairs. He is currently writing a book on international relations, examining China’s strategic posture and its impact on the world order.
Dong Lei is an independent observer of Chinese politics and history, with a particular interest in China’s evolving role in global affairs. He is currently writing a book on international relations, examining China’s strategic posture and its impact on the world order.
Languages Spoken:
English
The election is an opportunity for the city to display maturity in the face of loss and prove civic participation can coexist with national security and solidarity.
Taipei’s current trajectory – refusing dialogue, consolidating power, courting Western applause – risks everything.
Any hope of turning the tide must begin with reflection, and people in the West should perhaps view China as a mirror so they can see themselves more clearly again.
As ideological restlessness grows across the world, the death of the right-wing activist reminds us that nationalism can become a force of destruction.
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Only with purposeful planning and coordinated policies can Hong Kong’s capital markets act as levers for innovation.
Trust in mediation depends on strong governance, and Hong Kong’s role in this domain must be reinforced through institutional integrity.
Their interactions help debunk Washington’s ‘China threat’ narrative and should give Beijing the courage to relax its censorship and trust Chinese youth.
Fresh geopolitical shifts underscore a need for leaders to transcend parochial interests and embrace a more holistic approach to governance.
In the face of deep mistrust, government on both sides must adopt a nuanced approach that balances competition with cooperation and seek common ground.
It would arrest the free fall in bilateral relations and show the world the two powers can still cooperate on transnational issues.
Neither the anger of Chinese nationalists at the first sign of an insult, nor the self-righteousness of critics in the West is helpful. Recognising cultural differences and proceeding with patience and tolerance is a first step towards better understanding.
In the ‘struggle’ to safeguard national security, self-criticism is implicit. Yet Hong Kong politicians on both sides often fail to reflect on their actions. We need leaders who can, through studying history, assess the mood accurately and discern where Hong Kong’s evolution within China can lead.
The protesters do not represent the majority, who want to protect the vulnerable elderly, even as Beijing hesitates to import mRNA vaccines amid geopolitical heat. The rest of the world should help, not inflame sentiment.
Washington expects help from China on Ukraine while maintaining a campaign of hectoring and humiliation, including on China’s refusal to condemn Russia, and Taiwan. Much as Nixon’s visit to Beijing reshaped US-China relations, so peaceful means can be found to end cross-strait tensions and the Ukraine conflict.
Blindly accepting the West’s ‘good-vs-evil’ narrative risks prolonging the crisis, and China is right to resist pressure to choose a side. Instead, it must focus on securing a speedy resolution to avert further bloodshed and a global food crisis.
The MTR Corp has profited handsomely as a major property developer and landlord. As calls for regulation grow, it must recall its civic duties as a mostly publicly owned company and commit to providing affordable housing.
