31
March
2015
|
21:32
Asia/Singapore

The rise of Asia and Asian values

Prof Zheng Yongnian, Director of the East Asian Institute at NUS, discussed the idea of 'Asian values' and how the West has viewed Asia over the years. He noted that China's rise and the expansion of the political influences in the surrounding region will lead to the contention affecting the other Asian societies, especially that of East Asia.