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.
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Articles by Chang-Yau Hoon (2)
Reflections on China’s Latest Global Civilisation Agenda
Chang-Yau Hoon|Ying-kit Chan
China’s Global Civilisation Initiative 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.
Contested Chineseness: TikTok, Singapore and U.S.-China Competition
Chang-Yau Hoon|Ying-kit Chan
Global anxieties towards China have escalated, as evidenced in the U.S. government’s increased scrutiny and pressure on TikTok, including the “Chineseness” of its Singaporean CEO. However, Chinese identity has always been fluid and diverse, and is increasingly contested.