Andy Lim
@andysaulim.com
Deputy Director & Fellow @korea.csis.org
- China's Weaponization of Trade (forthcoming, Jan 2026)
- Koreanists starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
- Personal website: andysaulim.com
- Moonlighting at @citylightsofchina.bsky.social
- China's Weaponization of Trade (forthcoming, Jan 2026)
- Koreanists starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
- Personal website: andysaulim.com
- Moonlighting at @citylightsofchina.bsky.social
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"Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage," @victordcha.bsky.social Ellen Kim and @@andysaulim.comwrite. https://wapo.st/48Jl7Rg
Opinion | China’s trade bullying calls for an Article 5
Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage.
wapo.st
October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage," @victordcha.bsky.social Ellen Kim and @@andysaulim.comwrite. https://wapo.st/48Jl7Rg
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Rather than tariffing APEC partners, Trump should be enlisting them in a collective effort to stop China's economic coercion once and for all.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim & @andysaulim.com on how what leverage the U.S. and partners have.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim & @andysaulim.com on how what leverage the U.S. and partners have.
Opinion | China’s trade bullying calls for an Article 5
Trade interdependence is a two-way street, and China is not the only one with leverage.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Rather than tariffing APEC partners, Trump should be enlisting them in a collective effort to stop China's economic coercion once and for all.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim & @andysaulim.com on how what leverage the U.S. and partners have.
@csis.org @victordcha.bsky.social, Ellen Kim & @andysaulim.com on how what leverage the U.S. and partners have.
Today at the 22nd @csis.org/ @nikkei.com Symposium in Tokyo
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
October 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today at the 22nd @csis.org/ @nikkei.com Symposium in Tokyo
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
@victordcha.bsky.social, Demetri Sevastopulo, Kelly Ann Shaw, James Steinberg & Tanaka Akihiko on how Trump 2.0 has changed the Indo-Pacific.
Thanks to @kristigovella.bsky.social for the photo!
More here: www.global-nikkei.com/csis25en/
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🟦 IN 2 DAYS | The Capital Cable #123
Join Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, Matthew Goodman (@cfr.org), @philuck.bsky.social, and Dennis Wilder as they discuss what's next after the U.S.–China trade war escalates with 100% tariffs and new export controls.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/us-ch...
Join Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, Matthew Goodman (@cfr.org), @philuck.bsky.social, and Dennis Wilder as they discuss what's next after the U.S.–China trade war escalates with 100% tariffs and new export controls.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/us-ch...
October 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🟦 IN 2 DAYS | The Capital Cable #123
Join Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, Matthew Goodman (@cfr.org), @philuck.bsky.social, and Dennis Wilder as they discuss what's next after the U.S.–China trade war escalates with 100% tariffs and new export controls.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/us-ch...
Join Mark Lippert, @victordcha.bsky.social, Matthew Goodman (@cfr.org), @philuck.bsky.social, and Dennis Wilder as they discuss what's next after the U.S.–China trade war escalates with 100% tariffs and new export controls.
🔗 www.csis.org/events/us-ch...
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China's #2 official just visited North Korea for the first time since 2019. What does it mean?
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance?
CSIS experts address critical questions regarding Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s recent visit to North Korea and its significance for bilateral ties.
www.csis.org
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
China's #2 official just visited North Korea for the first time since 2019. What does it mean?
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
@victordcha.bsky.social, Bonny Lin, @andysaulim.com & Truly Tinsley analyze the renewed North Korea-China ties and what's at stake.
📊 New on @csis.org 🔽
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🚨 @victordcha.bsky.social’s latest op-ed is out now on Fortune.
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
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In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
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The U.S. and South Korea need to salvage their tariff and investment agreement—for the sake of the alliance | Fortune
Seoul and Washington must see disagreements on investment and immigration as an opportunity to fine-tune a trade agreement they can both tolerate.
fortune.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 @victordcha.bsky.social’s latest op-ed is out now on Fortune.
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
Read more 🔽
In this piece, Dr. Cha emphasizes that the U.S. and South Korea must salvage their tariff and investment agreement — for the sake of the alliance.
Read more 🔽
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Premier Li Qiang's visit to North Korea suggests a mending of Beijing-Pyongyang relations, write @korea.csis.org and @chinapower.csis.org. But "absent any concrete policy deliverables, [it] does not amount to a substantial upgrading of the relationship."
www.csis.org/analysis/ren...
www.csis.org/analysis/ren...
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Premier Li Qiang's visit to North Korea suggests a mending of Beijing-Pyongyang relations, write @korea.csis.org and @chinapower.csis.org. But "absent any concrete policy deliverables, [it] does not amount to a substantial upgrading of the relationship."
www.csis.org/analysis/ren...
www.csis.org/analysis/ren...
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I really enjoyed talking with @victordcha.bsky.social and @frogjumpsin.bsky.social on The Impossible State podcast from @csis.org @korea.csis.org
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What to Expect? New Leadership in Japan | The Impossible State
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I really enjoyed talking with @victordcha.bsky.social and @frogjumpsin.bsky.social on The Impossible State podcast from @csis.org @korea.csis.org
youtu.be/n0BVuqXjsac?...
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How are allies and partners responding to "America First" policies?
@geopolitics.csis.org experts explain 7 strategies adopted to respond to the second Trump term.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @henriettalevin.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social
@geopolitics.csis.org experts explain 7 strategies adopted to respond to the second Trump term.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @henriettalevin.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social
7 Strategies to Deal with "America First"
YouTube video by Center for Strategic & International Studies
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
How are allies and partners responding to "America First" policies?
@geopolitics.csis.org experts explain 7 strategies adopted to respond to the second Trump term.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @henriettalevin.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social
@geopolitics.csis.org experts explain 7 strategies adopted to respond to the second Trump term.
cc @victordcha.bsky.social, @maxbergmann.bsky.social, @henriettalevin.bsky.social, @willtodman.bsky.social
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Learn more about each region's approach to new foreign policy paradigms from @geopolitics.csis.org: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Navigating Disruption: Ally & Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. allies and partners face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the second Trump administration. This compendium explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies i...
features.csis.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Learn more about each region's approach to new foreign policy paradigms from @geopolitics.csis.org: features.csis.org/responses-to...
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“Every government in Southeast Asia understood that a second Trump administration would bring significant policy changes. But they also thought they would be better able to navigate those shifts,” writes @seasia.csis.org expert Greg Poling.
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
Southeast Asia Navigates Trump’s Return: Quick Deals, Lasting Dread
Most Southeast Asian states are seeking to mitigate both the short- and long-term risks of partnering with the United States by seeking new partnerships to hedge against future U.S. economic pressure....
www.csis.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Every government in Southeast Asia understood that a second Trump administration would bring significant policy changes. But they also thought they would be better able to navigate those shifts,” writes @seasia.csis.org expert Greg Poling.
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
Learn more: www.csis.org/analysis/sou...
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U.S. allies face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the new administration. @geopolitics.csis.org explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies in the context of disruptive changes to the global order.
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Navigating Disruption: Ally & Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. allies and partners face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the second Trump administration. This compendium explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies i...
features.csis.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
U.S. allies face new and paradigm-shifting challenges under the new administration. @geopolitics.csis.org explores how multiple actors are responding to and coping with U.S. policies in the context of disruptive changes to the global order.
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
🧵Read more: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Full house this morning for our launch of new @geopolitics.csis.org report on how U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating disruption and the Trump's administration "America First" policies.
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Full house this morning for our launch of new @geopolitics.csis.org report on how U.S. allies and partners around the world are navigating disruption and the Trump's administration "America First" policies.
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
Watch here: youtu.be/Vkbzy1nL97o
Read here: features.csis.org/responses-to...
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LIVE NOW: @korea.csis.org discusses South Korean President Lee’s first 100 days in office, the implications of his foreign policies for extended deterrence, U.S.–ROK and U.S.–North Korea engagement, and more.
Listen in: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Listen in: www.csis.org/events/impos...
The Impossible State Live Podcast: President Lee's First 100 Days | CSIS Events
Please join the Impossible State podcast for a timely discussion on President Lee Jae Myung’s first 100 days in office.
www.csis.org
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
LIVE NOW: @korea.csis.org discusses South Korean President Lee’s first 100 days in office, the implications of his foreign policies for extended deterrence, U.S.–ROK and U.S.–North Korea engagement, and more.
Listen in: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Listen in: www.csis.org/events/impos...
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Monday, October 6, 2025 │ 9:00-11:00 AM ET
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
September 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Monday, October 6, 2025 │ 9:00-11:00 AM ET
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Monday, October 6, 2025 │ 9:00-11:00 AM ET
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
September 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Monday, October 6, 2025 │ 9:00-11:00 AM ET
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
Join @geopolitics.csis.org experts for the launch of a new @csis.org compendium on the ways U.S. allies and partners have responded to the Trump administration.
Register here:
www.csis.org/events/responding-trumps-new-foreign-policy-paradigm
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It's @brookings.edu day @csis.org
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
September 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's @brookings.edu day @csis.org
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
Reposted by Andy Lim
Kim Jong Un is in a much stronger position than when Donald Trump last wooed him
North Korea is becoming even more repressive and threatening
Kim Jong Un is in a much stronger position than when Donald Trump last wooed him
econ.st
September 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Kim Jong Un is in a much stronger position than when Donald Trump last wooed him
It's @brookings.edu day @csis.org
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
September 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's @brookings.edu day @csis.org
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
In this episode of the Impossible State, we discussed the growing cooperation among the autocratic countries of China, Russia, and North Korea as they push back against U.S. influence and the U.S.-led international order.
Watch here:
youtube.com/watch?v=MgpV...
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TOMORROW | @korea.csis.org experts discuss growing cooperation among China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and the future of U.S.-led international order.
Join the event moderated by CSIS's @victordcha.bsky.social: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Join the event moderated by CSIS's @victordcha.bsky.social: www.csis.org/events/impos...
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
TOMORROW | @korea.csis.org experts discuss growing cooperation among China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and the future of U.S.-led international order.
Join the event moderated by CSIS's @victordcha.bsky.social: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Join the event moderated by CSIS's @victordcha.bsky.social: www.csis.org/events/impos...
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President Lee Jae Myung’s administration released their “Five-Year National Strategy Framework,” outlining its foreign policy agenda.
📌Here is a summary of Lee's foreign policies that were finalized today.
To learn more read from page 173 of 이재명정부 123대 국정과제
nsp.nanet.go.kr/plan/main/de...
📌Here is a summary of Lee's foreign policies that were finalized today.
To learn more read from page 173 of 이재명정부 123대 국정과제
nsp.nanet.go.kr/plan/main/de...
September 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
President Lee Jae Myung’s administration released their “Five-Year National Strategy Framework,” outlining its foreign policy agenda.
📌Here is a summary of Lee's foreign policies that were finalized today.
To learn more read from page 173 of 이재명정부 123대 국정과제
nsp.nanet.go.kr/plan/main/de...
📌Here is a summary of Lee's foreign policies that were finalized today.
To learn more read from page 173 of 이재명정부 123대 국정과제
nsp.nanet.go.kr/plan/main/de...
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On the latest episode of The Impossible State, @korea.csis.org discusses the last month of major diplomatic events in China, the growing alignment of hostile actors, and what these developments mean for the Korean Peninsula, the U.S. and allies, and more.
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/imp...
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/imp...
Is China Eating Our Lunch? | The Impossible State | CSIS Podcasts
Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Ely Ratner, and Mr. Scott Snyder discuss China’s recent diplomatic events, the Xi-Putin-Kim meeting, Kim Ju Ae’s debut, and their implications for the Korean Peninsula and U.S. allies.
www.csis.org
September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On the latest episode of The Impossible State, @korea.csis.org discusses the last month of major diplomatic events in China, the growing alignment of hostile actors, and what these developments mean for the Korean Peninsula, the U.S. and allies, and more.
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/imp...
Listen here: www.csis.org/podcasts/imp...
Reposted by Andy Lim
LIVE NOW: @korea.csis.org hosts a timely discussion on China's recent major diplomatic events and its engagement with North Korea and Russia, featuring former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...
September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
LIVE NOW: @korea.csis.org hosts a timely discussion on China's recent major diplomatic events and its engagement with North Korea and Russia, featuring former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/impos...