Ying-kit Chan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chinese Studies, National University of Singapore, and Visiting Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UBD.
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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.