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David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

30.01.2025

Assessment of PLA Leaders at the End of 2024 – David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

Publication: China Brief Volume: 25 Issue: 1 By: Kenneth Allen January 17, 2025 Executive Summary: The size and scope of the Central Military Commission (CMC) has reduced dramatically since 2004, and the makeup of the military leadership is expected to change completely by the end of the decade. It is not clear what impact this…

David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

31.01.2025

The US’ 2024 economy – David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

At first blush, the US economy appears to have slowed in 2024, by one-tenth of a percentage point. Expansion measured +2.8%, compared to 2023’s +2.9%, despite a slight (0.3 pct) bump up in private consumption, and a 4% bounce back (from +0.1% a year earlier) in capital investment. The big drag was imports, a key…

David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

02.02.2025

Zhou Enlai, A Life, by Chen Jian – David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

Harvard University Press (2024) Professor Chen Jian’s extensive (690 page, 800 with notes) political biography on the life of one of China’s greatest politicians adds deep layers to our understanding of Zhou Enlai’s involvement in and leadership of monumental 20th century events. From the May 4th (1919) Movement through the revolution and war with Japan…

David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

19.02.2025

US 2024 Trade – David O'Rear's East Asia Politics & Economics Blog

In 2024, US merchandise trade totaled $5.33 trillion, up 4.6% over 2023 and the largest amount in history. Exports totaled $2.07 trillion, up 2.3% and just $1.27 billion below the all-time record set in 2022. Imports rose 6.1% to a new high of $3.27 trillion. That left a $1.20 trillion deficit with the world, the…

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