Founder and CEO of Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT), author, speaker. Order my latest book here: Understanding China https://nitter.gq/t.co/Q47b8Hu9MG
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1/ It was a pleasure discussing with you at @mbifl2025, @ShashiTharoor. I learned a lot. We didn’t disagree much, just made different points.
India and China owe it to each other and the next generation to settle differences and move forward.
An exciting weekend in Thiruvananthapuram spent mainly at @mbifl2025, where i addressed four events! The first was a lively discussion on BRICS with HongKong businessman and think-tanker Chandran Nair (@Cnomics ), author of the book I’m displaying in the last picture. We agreed on much about the world order until he began singing the praises of China and i disagreed, as a proud Indian! Chinese hegemony would be no better for us than US hegemony and arguably worse, given our painful experience of Chinese aggression and expansionism. When pressed, I suggested there were a few things China could do to begin to convince us they really wanted peaceful relations with India. The media listed them as my “Panchatantra”!:👇🏼
Friends, pleased to confirm we have a great discussion coming: several young pioneers. two of which are members of Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2024 will open our virtual tech conference next Tues, 14 Jan. Register and spread the word. Thank you
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#China #tech
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Happy new year all. Hope everyone had the chance to celebrate.
We've been busy preparing our next conference on China's technological landscape next Mon, 14 Jan. Everyone is invited to join. I promise there's something to learn for everyone. See you there
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Our next conference is on China's technological innovation (14 Jan 2025). We have two diverse panels of international speakers from Europe to South Africa and China to bring you the latest insights.
Register:
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Conference website: conference.global-inst.com/f…
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Forgive me for having been away for a while now. I'd like to share some of the crucial recent work we've done at GIFT, firstly our conferences on China's economy and foreign policy that I have moderated.
Watch past sessions here:
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Malaysia's 15th General Election is coming up.
In anticipation, GIFT has released a bold and fresh new manifesto on the nation's development.
If you're interested in a new narrative, read and share.
Full report: global-inst.com/projects/GIF…
Reform agenda: global-inst.com/projects/GIF…
I was very pleased to see that @gideonrachman has featured Dismantling Global White Privilege, on his recommended reading list for ‘best new writing in politics’ in the @FinancialTimes.
You can view the full list here: lnkd.in/gz6TWkBa
This is encouraging on two levels. First, it’s a privilege to see my book listed alongside other thought-provoking titles and renowned authors such as @bfwalter and my friend @MoisesNaim – I look forward to reading these too.
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I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kate Whitehead from @SCMPNews, in which I shared my personal background and the key decisions in my life that have led me to where I am today and the beliefs that I hold.
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I have been receiving several questions about my new book, Dismantling Global White Privilege. To engage with these important discussions, I have filmed a video answering FAQs including what is #WhitePrivilege, which I hope you find interesting. youtube.com/watch?v=tYyTFJ0h…
Today is the publication date of my book: lnkd.in/gvcFa6GP. With some luck, it should soon be available in a book shop near you. Or you can order it online from these outlets: lnkd.in/gY3nTrWK
I was delighted to receive advanced copies of my new book. Releasing Jan 4, the book explores how #WhitePrivilege has shaped the modern world, including modes of international business, geopolitics, sport, music, & environmental issues. youtube.com/watch?v=Wzgx5AHz…
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The Summit for Democracy, hosted by the US government, is today. As expected, there has been much criticism surrounding the event. Here is my take: lnkd.in/ezMvWycs
#summitfordemocracy #uschinarelations #uschina
As sure as night follows day, the West has begun its campaign to undermine an international sporting event being hosted by China: lnkd.in/g34PJasY
This happens every time it loses a bid to one of its "enemies". It is invariably led by the Anglosphere: lnkd.in/g99shmNP as they sense an opportunity to bash those they view as unworthy whilst playing the righteous card.
Did my first TV interview with Bloomberg News this morning about my book on global white privilege: lnkd.in/gY3nTrWK Hopeful many more will follow.
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Whilst in the studio, I learned that #JamieDimon said last night that @jpmorgan would outlast the Communist Party of #China. I did not get time while being interviewed to say that this is because he believes #WhitePrivilege will be here forever and outlast even a civilisation.
I was honoured to join a panel to discuss the book on the life of the legendedary Malaysian politician, Lim Kit Siang: youtube.com/watch?v=mdCkU2gM… Inevitably the issue of race based politics was discussed.
Leading Malaysian online publication FMT picked up on my comment that Malaysians are not racist but institutional racism is the cancer in the society: freemalaysiatoday.com/catego…
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Finally a Western green group has called out environmental racism: lnkd.in/g5HAzHvK
If India (1.5 billion people in 2050) gets more developed, will it be demonised as China is now because its total will be huge even if per capita levels will be lower than Australia? But then again, there is the chance India will stay impoverished & the rich won't need to worry.
We should be talking about per capita emissions, so that it is understood what the issues are from an equity standpoint. Tons per capita: USA – 15, Australia – 16, Canada – 16, Belgium – 8, Germany – 9, China – 7, India – 2, Nigeria -1 (World Bank 2018)
It is interesting to note that whilst Western leaders and organisations together with the media are flocking to COP26 to occupy the higher moral ground, many shied away last month from the UN conference on racism: lnkd.in/gHQ8cbbj
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As we approach almost 30 years of COP conferences #COP26 and inaction on climate change, there is a need for an honest discussion on the consumption-driven economic model and the danger of relying on market- and tech-based solutions.
As my piece for @ClubOfRome argues, the reality remains that the push for #netzero2050 is underpinned by the ideological biases of its proponents. This is compounded by a poor understanding of the scale of challenges facing the global majority. bit.ly/3ptstBI
