Neil Thomas
Neil Thomas is an analyst at the Asia Society Policy Institute, known for his insights into U.S.-China relations and the geopolitical implications of international diplomacy. He has recently been in the news for discussing the potential concessions China may seek from the U.S. regarding Taiwan amidst changing U.S. foreign policy dynamics.
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Neil Thomas, a specialist in Chinese politics, notes that the Chinese military has very little combat experience.
China își dezvoltă capacitățile militare mai rapid decât sugerează cifrele oficiale. Investiții în tehnologie și inteligență artificială
Romania· 2026-03-06
Neil Thomas, a China expert at the Asia Society Policy Institute, commented on the strategic level of the five-year plan.
China’s latest blueprint aims to close US technology gap and break old habits
Australia· 2026-03-05
Neil Thomas from the Asia Society explained that Xi has built a more extensive political disciplinary apparatus around his anti-corruption campaign.
Rachete pline cu apă și silozuri defecte. Xi Jinping face curățenie în armată în timp ce pregătește trupele pentru TaiwanRomania· 2026-02-03
Asia Society fellow Neil Thomas stated that the lack of experienced commanders complicates the situation regarding a potential invasion of Taiwan.
Fall of top general stirs uncertainty regarding China
Taiwan· 2026-01-29
Neil Thomas is a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute who discussed the potential for a more capable military in the long term.
Will Xi Jinping annexe Taiwan this soon, or not?Australia· 2026-01-29
Neil Thomas, a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Centre for China Analysis, commented on Xi's purges.
‘Nobody is safe’: what Xi’s purges say about his control over China’s militaryAustralia· 2026-01-28
Neil Thomas states that Xi is keen on restructuring military leadership.
বিশ্বের সবচেয়ে বড় সেনাবাহিনীর শীর্ষ পদে শূন্যতা, কী পরিকল্পনা নিয়ে এগোচ্ছেন সি
Bangladesh· 2026-01-28Neil Thomas said the latest purge makes China’s threat toward Taiwan weaker in the short term, but stronger in the long term.
Chinese purge might slow PLA, experts sayTaiwan· 2026-01-27
Neil Thomas stated that Xi has eviscerated the PLA top brass like no leader before him.
'Nobody is safe': China's Xi targets his close ally in purge
Guyana· 2026-01-27
Neil Thomas stated that Xi has eliminated the senior leadership of the PLA like no other leader before him.
«Κανείς δεν είναι ασφαλής»: Εκκαθαρίσεις και υπερεξουσίες στον στενό κύκλο του Σι
Greece· 2026-01-27
Neil Thomas noted that the purge shows Xi is systematically reshaping the PLA leadership to ensure loyalty and competence.
Xi Jinping intensifies military purge, investigates close ally
Tanzania· 2026-01-26Neil Thomas, the director of Atelier One, a UK-based structural engineering company, emphasized the versatility of bamboo in construction.
Schools, airports, high-rise towers: architects urged to get ‘bamboo-ready’ | Green building
United Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Neil Thomas is a fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis.
China’s economy grows 5% in 2025, spurred by exports despite Trump’s tariffs
Canada· 2026-01-19
Neil Thomas, a fellow for Chinese politics at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, said that China does not expect the US to abandon Taiwan.
US downplaying Taiwan issue: expertsTaiwan· 2025-11-25
Neil Thomas, a car tracking expert, helps retrieve stolen vehicles.
Keyless car theft devices selling online for £20,000, BBC findsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-17
Neil Thomas commented on Xi's awareness of the importance of succession.
¿Quién gobernará China después de la salida del presidente Xi?
Guatemala· 2025-10-24
Neil Thomas is a researcher in Chinese politics at the Asia Society Policy Institute who commented on the planning cycles of Chinese policy.
China pregătește următorul plan cincinal. Cum au modelat economia lumii proiectele anterioareRomania· 2025-10-21Neil Thomas explains the significance of China's Five Year Plans in shaping its economy.
How China's Five Year Plans have changed the worldUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-20
He is a fellow in Chinese politics at the Asia Society Policy Institute.
Communist Party expels top generals in military crackdownUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17
Neil Thomas commented on Xi's display of power and the challenges he faces.
Diplomatic tour de force: China's Xi shows he's 'totally in charge'Guyana· 2025-09-05
Neil Thomas commented on Xi Jinping's display of power and the challenges he faces in leadership.
Diplomatic tour de force: China's Xi shows he's 'totally in charge'Tanzania· 2025-09-05
Neil Thomas is an analyst from the Asia Society who commented on Xi's display of power and legitimacy.
Diplomatic tour de force: China’s Xi shows he’s ‘totally in charge’ - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-05Neil Thomas from the Asia Society commented on Xi's successful diplomacy.
চীনের কোনো নেতা কেন এবার সির পাশে ছিলেন নাBangladesh· 2025-09-05Thomas questions the longevity of the alliance between authoritarian leaders.
Путин после встречи с Трампом едет в Китай праздновать победу
Belarus· 2025-08-30
Expert Neil Thomas noted that the dismissal of a general from one of the highest positions in the CMC is the first in nearly 60 years.
FT узнала об увольнении второго по рангу генерала ВС КНР из-за коррупции — РБК
Russia· 2025-04-11
Neil Thomas is an analyst at the Asia Society Policy Institute and discusses Xi Jinping's potential negotiations regarding Taiwan.
Diplomația tranzacțională a SUA. Apropierea de Rusia și China poate însemna un pericol pentru Europa și TaiwanRomania· 2025-02-28
