INSIGHTS

YAIA's blog, Insights, is a platform aimed at promoting the voice of emerging young Australians in the analysis and commentary of International affairs.

The Heated Rivalry China is Losing in Soft Power

Jemma Tan | China Fellow Image sourced from Raphael Renter via Unsplash The runaway success of Canadian Crave production Heated Rivalry (HR), launched in November 2025, has brought the marketability and cultural influence of queer media firmly into the global consciousness. Garnering critical acclaim for blending explicit content and emotional intimacy, HR has shown that the subsidisation of screen production can reap strong soft-power returns. Under a system that nurtures

6 days ago5 min read

(Anti-)feminist Trajectories in East Asian Politics

Yige Xu | East Asia Fellow Image credit: Makoto Lin via Flickr. In 2017, former South Korean president Moon Jae-in campaigned on a...

Mar 21, 20244 min read

The Lack of Female Political Representation in China Could Have Consequences for the CCP

Parth Sharma | China Fellow Image credit: Trading China via Flickr. Despite proclamations by Mao that "women hold up half the sky," this...

Jan 30, 20244 min read

Does the Rule of Law Protect Women in China?

Ciara Morris | China Fellow On 30 October, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) revised the Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests...

Dec 15, 20223 min read