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Enze Han, "The Ripple Effect: China's Complex Presence in Southeast Asia" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Economics

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Authoritarianism and China's Influence in Southeast Asia

This chapter explores the connection between authoritarianism and public perceptions of China in Southeast Asia, specifically in Thailand. It emphasizes a survey revealing that Thais with authoritarian inclinations are more supportive of the Chinese political model and discusses how local actors utilize China's influence for political gain.

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