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Bamboo-zled? Prabowo & Xi in Beijing

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Amid electoral disputes unfolding in the Constitutional Court, President-Elect Prabowo Subianto abruptly appeared in Beijing, hosted by Xi Jinping. Kevin and Erin Cook break down the significance and note that Prabowo sought to convey balance by also visiting Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur. Also: how the new Jakarta Law exceeds expectations by making fewer changes than anticipated, and a check on developments in another Constitutional Court, in Bangkok. Subscribe to Reformasi weekly newsletter: reformasi.info Subscribe to Erin's newsletter https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/

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