Genevieve Donnellon-May, South China Morning Post Journalist Profile

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IWT: India’s Actions Will Affect Pakistan, but the Latter’s Poor Water Management Is Also an Issue

1 week ago | thewire.in | Amit Ranjan |Genevieve Donnellon-May

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As Vance Visits Delhi, India Deepens Ties-But Eyes China Too

1 week ago | moderndiplomacy.eu | Amit Ranjan |Genevieve Donnellon-May

Authors: Amit Ranjan and Genevieve Donnellon-MayCan India walk the tightrope between the United States of America (U.S.) and China without losing balance and maintaining strategic autonomy? As the U.S. and China lock horns in a bruising tariff war, countries around the world are being forced to choose sides—or at least, pretend they have not chosen a side but are securing their larger interests. Nowhere is this balancing act more delicate, or more consequential, than in the case of India.
Trump 2.0 and AI: What’s at Stake for the Indo-Pacific and the Quad?

2 weeks ago | moderndiplomacy.eu | Genevieve Donnellon-May

Authors: Abhivardhan and Genevieve Donnellon-MayThe recent Trump administration memorandums (M-25-21 and M-25-22) highlight a strategic continuity in US artificial intelligence (AI) policy, one that extends beyond regulatory measures to encompass intellectual property protection, cloud infrastructure dominance, and technological sovereignty.
Opinion | How China’s agricultural modernisation is reshaping global food systems playing

2 weeks ago | scmp.com | Genevieve Donnellon-May

In the face of looming climate pressure, geopolitical tensions and a tit-for-tat tariff conflict with the United States, China unveiled a comprehensive 10-year agricultural master plan on April 7. Issued by the Communist Party’s Central Committee and the State Council, the plan focuses on crop cultivation, livestock, fisheries and agricultural infrastructure, aiming to boost production.
Can Bangladesh secure its water future with China and India?

1 month ago | thinkchina.sg | Amit Ranjan |Genevieve Donnellon- MayResearcher |Genevieve Donnellon-May |Yu Zeyuan

Bangladesh’s water diplomacy with China and India reflects Dhaka’s efforts to address its growing water needs while trying to balance the complex geopolitical situation in the region, say Singapore-based Indian researcher Amit Ranjan and Australian researcher Genevieve Donnellon-May. In a landmark moment for Dhaka-Beijing relations, Bangladesh’s chief adviser to the interim Bangladeshi government, Muhammad Yunus, embarked on a significant four-day visit to China from 26-29 March.
How Tibet’s Earthquake Recovery Could Redefine China’s Climate Security

1 month ago | moderndiplomacy.eu | Genevieve Donnellon-May

Are China’s earthquake-prone regions ready for the double threat of seismic disasters and climate change? On January 1, 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, displacing over 120,000 people and devastating eight villages. Reconstruction began on March 3. This disaster highlights a troubling trend: climate change is worsening seismic risks.
Genevieve Donnellon-May

1 month ago | moderndiplomacy.eu | Genevieve Donnellon-May

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Opinion | How China and Laos are taking the food security bull by the horns

1 month ago | scmp.com | Genevieve Donnellon-May

Can China and Laos help secure Asia’s food future? A landmark agreement they signed last month could do just that. Under a cattle crossbreeding agreement, China will export 100,000 doses of frozen semen from the Huaxi breed, along with 10 breeding bulls, to Laos, a landlocked Belt and Road Initiative partner. Two-way trade is booming, having reached US$8.23 billion last year – a 15.9 per cent year-on-year increase. China could soon surpass Thailand as Laos’ top trading partner.
Harvesting Algorithms: Can AI Cultivate China’s Food Security Future?

1 month ago | moderndiplomacy.eu | Genevieve Donnellon-May

China’s food security has long been a top priority for the government. As the country grapples with shifting geopolitical tensions, climate change, and domestic challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) holds the potential to reshape food security efforts and boost agricultural productivity. China’s food security situationFood security has long been a concern for the Chinese authorities.
Reimagining Peace-Making in the Pacific

1 month ago | or-f.org | Genevieve Donnellon-May

Image Source: Getty This article is part of the series — Raisina Files 2025The Pacific Ocean, often considered a vast expanse of tranquil waters, is a region at the crossroads of global geopolitics, environmental challenges, and cultural diplomacy.