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Britt's avatar

So interested in a Taoist take on the difficulties of our times, on interacting with politics, on how to be most helpful in light of naturalness. I am new to these concepts - they speak to my heart but I still struggle to integrate them with into my greater worldview.

Yuxuan Francis Liu's avatar

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. From my own experience, it takes time to find what's really natural for ourselves, and natural alignment with our surroundings is also another challenge. Life is a process of self-discovery.

Peck Gee Chua 蔡佩芝's avatar

And Southeast Asia tries not to pick side yet a central arena for the US-China competition.

Yuxuan Francis Liu's avatar

The art of hedging through its own strategic importance. A multipolar order may be the best option, as people in the region can take life into their own hands instead of being dictated by superpowers.

Peck Gee Chua 蔡佩芝's avatar

Yep. Take my Malaysian PM who wants the US as an important ally; similarly with China as a valued investor.

Yuxuan Francis Liu's avatar

I think given Malaysia's location and its importance as an ASEAN member, this policy is very pragmatic. China under CCP's rule simply cannot be a reliable ally. But doing business is another matter if risk is measured and managed.