AWANI Global: China-US | The new superpower tug-of-war in Southeast Asia
We delve into the reasons behind China’s growing influence among ASEAN nations and the factors driving this preference with Dr Victor Gao from the Center for China and Globalization (CCG).
Sun Jun 23 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The US must sign the Rome Statute [COLUMNIST] The US must sign the Rome Statute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687832381_InternationalCrimin.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The US must sign the Rome Statute
Being the world's leading superpower, the US should be held accountable via the Rome Statute.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![[COLUMNIST] A Malaysian perspective: Navigating the waters of superpower rivalry [COLUMNIST] A Malaysian perspective: Navigating the waters of superpower rivalry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61693896026_ASEAN.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A Malaysian perspective: Navigating the waters of superpower rivalry
Critics argue that Malaysia needs a more assertive stance, especially in the South China Sea dispute.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Biden's age is his 'superpower' in 2024, Jeffrey Katzenberg says Biden's age is his 'superpower' in 2024, Jeffrey Katzenberg says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672732141_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden's age is his 'superpower' in 2024, Jeffrey Katzenberg says
Joe Biden, a Democrat who turned 80 in November, is already the oldest Oval Office occupant, and will be 86 before a second term ends.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![Sean Penn premieres love letter to Ukraine at Berlin fest Sean Penn premieres love letter to Ukraine at Berlin fest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676886270_SeanPenn.jpg)
Sean Penn premieres love letter to Ukraine at Berlin fest
Penn premieres "Superpower", his admiring portrait of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at war.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672586774_KabulAfghanistan.jpg)
China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status
In early January 2023, a Chinese firm agreed to sign a 25-year contract for oil extraction in Afghanistan.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Biden and Xi meet face-to-face as superpower relations mired in tensions Biden and Xi meet face-to-face as superpower relations mired in tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51635952341_JoeBidenXiJinpin.jpg)
Biden and Xi meet face-to-face as superpower relations mired in tensions
The long-awaited in-person meeting comes as relations between the superpowers have sunk to their lowest in decades.
Mon Nov 14 2022
![Why mushrooms will be a superpowered food in 2022 Why mushrooms will be a superpowered food in 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642055177_MUSHROOM.jpg)
Why mushrooms will be a superpowered food in 2022
Mushrooms are going far beyond the realm of omelets, pizza topping and canned soup.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Controversy over AUKUS pact overhyped, says UK armed forces minister Controversy over AUKUS pact overhyped, says UK armed forces minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634809873_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Controversy over AUKUS pact "overhyped", says UK armed forces minister
The plan has divided Southeast Asian countries, with Indonesia and Malaysia warning that it could lead to an arms race among rival superpowers.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![Syria: The price of resistance Syria: The price of resistance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-02/41582862353_jpg.jpg)
Syria: The price of resistance
Few nations in recent decades have been targeted by a superpower the way the United States of America has subjected Syria to various forms of attack.
Sun Mar 21 2021
![Malaysia is free to give opinions - Kamarudin Malaysia is free to give opinions - Kamarudin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598490061_TBKTM.jpg)
Malaysia is free to give opinions - Kamarudin
Malaysia, with its independent policy that is not influenced by any superpower, is free to give its views and comments on other countries.
Tue Dec 01 2020
![Electric car batteries: The facts Electric car batteries: The facts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605603415_TECHNOLOGY.jpg)
Electric car batteries: The facts
Electric car batteries have the world's superpowers vying for a share of what promises to be a lucrative market.
Tue Nov 17 2020
![Why Beijing may want to keep Trump in the White House Why Beijing may want to keep Trump in the White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603177661_CHINA.jpg)
Why Beijing may want to keep Trump in the White House
China's leadership could be handed the opportunity to boost its global standing as a champion for globalisation and multilateralism.
Tue Oct 20 2020
![A superpower in chaos A superpower in chaos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51590813960_protest.jpg)
A superpower in chaos
What has sparked outrage among thousands of Americans was the way George Floyd was killed by a White police officer.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![China gets an early win off Trump, but many battles remain China gets an early win off Trump, but many battles remain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81486801926_XiJinpingDonaldTrump.jpg)
China gets an early win off Trump, but many battles remain
Several areas of disagreement between the superpowers were not mentioned in public statements on Thursday's telephone conversation between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Sat Feb 11 2017