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Author Archives: Maa Zhi Hong

Maa Zhi Hong is a political analyst in Singapore and he has written for TODAY, Asia Times, SCMP, Nikkel Asian Review and lives in Singapore. His official Instagram account is @maazhihongofficial

Posted inOpinion

Biden should focus on US woes, not democracy summit

by Maa Zhi Hong December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

When US President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on January 20, he faces a long list of urgent domestic and foreign-policy challenges.  His election win has been greeted with relief around the world by people who desire a return to some resemblance of normalcy after the turbulent Trump era. On the campaign trail, Biden promised a […]

Posted inOpinion

Troubled times ahead for Singapore’s ruling party

by Maa Zhi Hong July 20, 2020July 20, 2020
Posted inChina, Hong Kong, United States, World

Hypocritical politicians put HK before Puerto Rico

by Maa Zhi Hong December 20, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, Malaysia

To survive, Malaysian govt must get serious on economy

by Maa Zhi Hong November 26, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, China, Philippines, United States, World

Filipinos should embrace Duterte’s foreign policy

by Maa Zhi Hong October 24, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inJapan, Northeast Asia

Abe should get a fourth term

by Maa Zhi Hong October 7, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim’s rough road to premiership

by Maa Zhi Hong September 20, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inEuropean Union, United Kingdom, World

EU should reconsider Brexit deadline

by Maa Zhi Hong September 18, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inBeijing, China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States, World

Slanted coverage of Hong Kong protests serves no one

by Maa Zhi Hong September 9, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, China, Philippines, United States, World

Duterte is a gift to the Philippines

by Maa Zhi Hong September 3, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Singapore, South Asia

Fighting climate change critical to Asian Century

by Maa Zhi Hong August 21, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inNorth Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

South Korea should not bow to Trump’s demands

by Maa Zhi Hong August 16, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inChina, Japan, Northeast Asia, United States, World

China is doing Japan a favor

by Maa Zhi Hong August 12, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inBeijing, China, Hong Kong

Only Chinese intervention can save Hong Kong

by Maa Zhi Hong July 29, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inJapan, Northeast Asia

Population will define Japanese PM’s legacy

by Maa Zhi Hong July 29, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inJapan, Northeast Asia, United States, World

Abe should change course

by Maa Zhi Hong July 11, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inChina, Hong Kong, United States, World

US has no moral right to comment on extradition

by Maa Zhi Hong June 25, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, Malaysia

In Malaysia, it’s the same old sex story

by Maa Zhi Hong June 18, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, Beijing, China, United States, World

ASEAN should weigh in on trade dispute

by Maa Zhi Hong June 4, 2019February 18, 2020
Posted inIran, Iraq, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, United States, World

Trump should extend hand of friendship to Tehran

by Maa Zhi Hong May 30, 2019February 18, 2020

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