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Explainers: Making Sense of a Complex Asia

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Asia Society Australia’s Explainer series delivers expert analysis on the latest news and events to help Australians better understand critical issues affecting the region.

It comprises video interviews, essays and articles from specialists in Australia and Asia, making sense of rapidly shifting trends in politics, policy, culture and society.

Explainers

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Explainer: China's Slowdown

With economic growth outrun by every other Asian nation for the first time since 1990, and perspectives for the near future bleak, where is it hurting in China's economy, what is being done to turn that around, and what are global effects?
A market in Cebu, the Philippines
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Explainer: Elections in the Philippines

The Philippines elects a new president on May 9. Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, son of the late dictator, is poised to win. His opponent Leni Robredo could still pull off an Election Day surprise.
Biden and Climate - John Kerry and Boris Johnson - Number 10
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Explainer | The Biden Administration and Climate Action

Asia Society Policy Institute non-resident Senior Fellow and former Australian Ambassador for the Environment Patrick Suckling explains how Joe Biden's administration is approaching climate action in the first months of his presidency.

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Explainer | India and the Quad
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Explainer | India and the Quad

Tanvi Madan explains the grouping's significance to India.
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Explainer | Industry Forecast for Viet Nam 2022
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Explainer | Industry Forecast for Vietnam 2022

Thanh Van Dang outlines industry trends and the most promising sectors for international investment in Vietnam.
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Explainer | China in 2022
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Explainer | China in 2022

Bates Gill explains the prospects for China this year and its influence on the Australian election.
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    Looking Ahead: RCEP, Regional Value Chains and Indo-Pacific Recovery

    The forward-looking Regional Comprehensive Trade Agreement is critical for our region's value chain opportunities, writes Dr Jeffrey Wilson.
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