Posts by Wyatt Mingji Lim
Renaming NAFTA and not changing anything substantial is not a victory.
Written by Dan Murawski, Edited by Wyatt Mingji Lim.Cover Photo from Getty Images Being from Michigan and working in the finance department for one of the largest auto suppliers, I know a bit about how the industry works and I can tell you that there is a substantial amount of goods that are imported before…
Read MoreThe Inevitable Fate of Hong Kong and the Slippery Slope for China
As the protest rage on in Hong Kong since it started in March 2019 at the point of writing of this article, its probably nigh time for me to address the grim future that’s to come, which in my opinion, is inevitable. THE HONG KONG PRIDE (OR EGO) Hong Kong returned to China in 1997…
Read MoreThe perpetual failures of Opposition Parties in Singapore
Tan Cheng Bock’s announcement to enter Opposition Politics has created all sort of “whirlwinds” in Singapore politics. Right at the back of the “excitement” that surrounds the victory of Pakatan Harapan over the Barisan Nasional next door over in Malaysia – gave Opposition politicians and their supporters much to be excited and hopeful. However, I…
Read MoreUnravelling the water dispute mystery between Singapore and Malaysia
THE MATHS 1000 gallon = 4.54609 m3 malaysia sell raw water at 3 sen per 1000 gallonmalaysia buy treated water at 50 sen per 1000 gallonsingapore spend 2.40 ringgit to treat per 1000 gallonsingapore lost 1.90 ringgit per 1000 gallon Malaysian water tariff is currently at:80 sens per cubic meter /3.60 ringgit per 1000 gallon(0-20…
Read MoreAsia Times: Why Suu Kyi can’t and won’t democratize Myanmar.
https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/02/article/why-suu-kyi-cant-and-wont-democratize-myanmar/ If you do not understand the fundamentals of Myanmar politics and itsconstitution – then you will never understand why Aung San Suu Kyi do not have real power, and why the Rohingya issue will never be resolved the way you think it should be resolved. This is an article which I personally had wanted…
Read MoreChannelNewsAsia: Canada arrests Huawei CFO, to extradite her to US
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/huawei-cfo-arrested-canada-extradite-us-iran-sanctions-11001504 As typical of Trump’s administration, every “positive” moves for his rivals, will be followed with a barrage of intense pressure and “negative” moves. Cover Photo: From CBC: Meng Wanzhou is the deputy chairwoman and CFO for the Chinese tech giant Huawei. According to reports she is wanted by the United States for allegedly contravening…
Read MoreHaaretz: Palestinians Seek Emergency Arab League Session Over Israel’s Warming Ties With Arab States
Palestinians seek emergency Arab League session over Israel’s warming ties with Arab states Developments Such as Netanyahu’s Visit to Oman, a Visit by Chad’s President in Israel and Reports on Israeli Attempts to Tighten Relations With Sudan and Bahrain in the Future Are ‘Worrisome’, Says Abbas Adviser Nabil Sha’ath The Palestinian delusion about their situation…
Read MoreNikkei: The party turns sour for Xi
The party turns sour for Xi Political anniversaries in China are big deals. This year — the 40th anniversary of the start of China’s economic reform — is no exception. Unfortun A powerful article. Highly recommended for you guys to read. I shall not add any more comments on this for now. Cover Photo: ©…
Read MoreHindustan Times: Why Amnesty was wrong to strip Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi of top honour
Why Amnesty was wrong to strip Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi of top honour ‘Speaking up’ will make her look good with the international Press, but it will do nothing for the challenges Myanmar faces. The international community needs to strengthen her hands, not weaken them. The author is exactly spot on the political realities…
Read MoreSinoInsider: Fang Fenghui’s Expulsion, Meng Hongwei’s Arrest, and the Factional ‘Soft Coup’
Click on the link to read more: Politics Watch: Fang Fenghui’s Expulsion, Meng Hongwei’s Arrest, and the Factional ‘Soft Coup’ ◎ We believe that the expulsion of Fang Fenghui and Zhang Yang from the CCP is connected with the recent purge of Interpol chief Meng Hongwei. The Chinese Communist Party Central Committee announced the expulsion…
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