Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion
Opinion
China has no use for democracy. It needs a strong leader like Xi Jinping right now
- Chi Wang says China has no ideological basis for the development of a system that prizes personal freedom, nor any history with the rule of law
- The reality is, for the People’s Republic, strong leadership makes better sense
Illustration: Craig Stephens
India will soon surpass China to become the world’s most populous nation. Photo: Ceritalah
Opinion
Opinion
Ceritalah
If Asia is tired of ‘Emperor Xi’, it must get its head around India
- India is a misunderstood giant – an economic presence that is fast becoming a critical engine of world growth
- But economics is just the beginning. A heavy handed China means Southeast Asia desperately needs India to play a larger role in its future
India will soon surpass China to become the world’s most populous nation. Photo: Ceritalah