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Chang-Yau Hoon

Chang-Yau Hoon

Professor of Anthropology, Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
Chang-Yau Hoon is Professor of Anthropology at the Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, and Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. He was formerly Director of Centre for Advanced Research, UBD.

Articles by Chang-Yau Hoon

Society

Mandarin learning in Brunei's Chinese schools: Practical considerations

Rather than a consequence of China's cultural diplomacy, Mandarin learning in Brunei is motivated by immediate concerns of academic success and enhancing worldviews through a different language and culture.

Chang-Yau Hoon

Society

Mainland Chinese workers in Brunei: Living in a bubble

The relationship between China and Brunei has grown significantly, but the level of people-to-people exchanges leaves much to be desired.

Chang-Yau Hoon

Politics

Can China uphold the promises of diversity in the Global Civilisation Initiative?

China's Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) claims to promote inclusivity and cultural diversity. A litmus test of its credibility would be how China has and will deal with variations of cultures and identities that exist within and outside the country.

Chang-Yau Hoon