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Dragonometry is for those seeking a better grasp of Asian geopolitics. Rooted in history, focused on political and economic realities, and free of the "who's winning" framing that dominates much of the region’s coverage, we provide daily news wraps and weekly deep-dives, with a focus on mapping China's influence on its neighbours.

Our founder, Anthony Lawrance, is a former journalist and entrepreneur who has spent 30+ years in and around China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. His career includes stints as managing editor of the South China Morning Post, the founding managing editor of the Taipei Times, and publisher of magazines in Macau and the Pearl River Delta. He has been engaged as a consultant for institutional investors and corporates for the past decade, and regularly speaks at industry events.

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