Many in the West, especially Washington, argue that China extends its global influence by exporting and imposing its developmental model on other countries. But this analysis ignores the ways in which Chinese engagement sometimes accommodates local actors and institutions—adapting and assimilating local and traditional forms, norms, and practices.
Join our upcoming talk on “How Southeast Asians are Making China Adapt to Local Needs” on 13 June 2022 as our guest speakers explore examples of how local players pushed Chinese actors to adapt to local conditions in three Southeast Asian countries—the Philippines, Malaysia, and Myanmar.
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