Joseph Chinyong Liow
Dean and Wang Gungwu Professor in East Asian Affairs, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of SingaporeArticles by Joseph Chinyong Liow
Politics
Trump-Xi summit: Grand optics, unresolved rivalry
The Trump-Xi summit delivered grand ceremony and a few practical gains, while playing to the domestic audiences of both leaders. But issues such as AI, trade and Taiwan remain unresolved, underscoring the deep rivalry between the US and China. Joseph Chinyong Liow, Dean and Wang Gungwu Professor in East Asian Affairs, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, shares his analysis.
Joseph Chinyong Liow
28 Sep 2026
Politics
A war, a postponed summit and a wider US-China rift
War in Iran has put US-China diplomacy on hold, highlighting Washington’s divided focus and Beijing’s cautious balancing act between Tehran, Gulf partners and its long-term ties with America. Joseph Chinyong Liow, Wang Gungwu Professor in East Asian Affairs and Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, shares his insights.
Joseph Chinyong Liow
24 Mar 2026
Politics
Now more than ever, Southeast Asia values a firm American security presence
President-elect Joe Biden will restore a more traditional style of diplomacy to the US, but domestic considerations will weigh heavily on American foreign policy - and Washington's approach to Southeast Asia.
Joseph Chinyong Liow
27 Nov 2020