Articles by Chen Liujun

The Trump trap: Sowing chaos, reaping rewards

As US President Donald Trump tries to get the rest of the world in line with what he wants, and despite arguments to the contrary, it is clear that the US is bent on reaping all it can from other countries for its own interests. Academic Chen Liujun explains what the US has in mind.

Chen Liujun

30 May 2025

Nine things to look out for during Trump’s second term

On 20 January, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as US president. Chinese commentator Chen Liujun points out nine key things to keep a lookout for as Trump returns to the White House for his second term.

Chen Liujun

20 Jan 2025

Can the Trump-Musk alliance win the world?

Chinese commentator Chen Liujun assesses that the alliance between Trump and Musk on the US presidential election stage — regardless whether they ultimately succeed or not — will have a long-term impact on American society, particularly its political landscape. 

Chen Liujun

24 Oct 2024

What if China also isolates Russia?

History shows that isolating Russia comes to no good end, cautions Chinese commentator Chen Liujun. If the West insists on closing off all options, they must be prepared to bear the retaliatory actions from an isolated, desperate Russia.

Chen Liujun

29 May 2024

Families that rule: Thoughts about Asia's political landscape

The political environment in Asia has been marked with upheavals and instability. While each country has their own system of democratic elections in the modern sense, they appear to share a number of common themes that resembles the backward political practices of 19th century Europe. Academic Chen Liujun assesses the regional developments.

Chen Liujun

25 May 2022