Author: Will Wain-Williams

Will established TNGO's first Asia Desk, and is its director. His main interests are authoritarian regimes, extremist groups and transnational organised crime. Having lived in China for over 13 years, he has an intimate understanding of the society and politics of the country. Aside from his position at TNGO he works as a journalist, and also hosts a YouTube channel on martial arts. He has a bachelor degree in Chinese language from Shanghai International Studies University and a master degree in International Relations from the University of Western Australia.

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The Golden Triangle’s City Built on Dirty Money

By Will Wain-Williams July 17, 2024 July 19, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"0

For decades, the Golden Triangle, a region wedged between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos along the Mekong River, has been synonymous with opium production, organised crime, and rebel militias. In recent years, in the northern part of Laos, the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has come under the control of Chinese casino mogul Zhao Wei, since his Hong Kong registered company, Kings Romans, leased the land for 99 years.

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(Analysis) China’s push for influence in Central Asia

By Will Wain-Williams May 5, 2024 May 12, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"0

Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Central Asia has fallen largely under Russia’s sphere of influence. However, China has had its eye on the region in recent years and is increasing efforts to dominate the land mass as part of its narrative of rebuilding its historic glory as the “Middle Kingdom”.

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(Analysis) The Mandate of Heaven and the Chinese Dream

By Will Wain-Williams May 5, 2024 May 5, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"0

How do ancient philosophies influence modern Chinese politics? This article looks at the Mandate of Heaven and its connection to the modern Chinese Dream.