A British Union flag in front of Big Ben in London. Photo: Bloomberg A British Union flag in front of Big Ben in London. Photo: Bloomberg
A British Union flag in front of Big Ben in London. Photo: Bloomberg
Phar Kim Beng
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Asian Angle by Phar Kim Beng

Why Brexit strengthens Beijing’s hand in the South China Sea

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations hits 50, it should ponder the fate of the European Union – the body that inspired its creation. But Hong Kong and Singapore have reasons to be cheerful

Phar Kim Beng
Phar Kim Beng

Updated: 11:20am, 4 Jul, 2017

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A British Union flag in front of Big Ben in London. Photo: Bloomberg A British Union flag in front of Big Ben in London. Photo: Bloomberg
A British Union flag in front of Big Ben in London. Photo: Bloomberg
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