Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia, World Association for Triple Helix and Future Strategy Studies

PDF Citaion Analysis of Critical Agrarian Perspective on Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Development Policy in Indonesia

Abdul Kodir ; Risdawati Ahmad pp.1-21 https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2025.24.1.001

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This study aims to elucidate the agrarian trajectory in the Sepaku district, North Penajam Paser Regency, the primary site for the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) development, and to explore the dynamics of access, investigating how various actors contest within the IKN development. Employing a qualitative method, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and analysis of related IKN development reports. The findings reveal that the designated IKN development area is a traditional territory of the Paser Balek tribe with a long history of agrarian ownership. The IKN development involves an interplay of diverse actors and interests dynamically contesting through access. This research substantively contributes to critical agrarian studies in IKN development, suggesting further studies to delve deeper into indigenous rights, potential tenurial conflicts, and the significance of power in shaping IKN development.

PDF Citaion Media Use and Online Political Participation: The Mediating Roles of Media Credibility and Political Trust in Jakarta and Islamabad

Drina Intyaswati ; Qasim Mahmood ; Anter Venus ; Kusumajanti ; Windhi Tia Saputra pp.22-43 https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2025.24.1.022

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This study aimed to improve the understanding of how political information consumption through social media and other online platforms related to online political participation. It further investigated the role of political trust and the mediating influence of media credibility. A survey method was used and questionnaires were distributed through social media. The study consisted of two populations namely residents of Jakarta (520) and Islamabad (386). Furthermore, the model analysis used a structural equation model (SEM) with the assistance of the AMOS 24 program. The results showed that the adoption of political information from social media in Jakarta and Islamabad had a significant impact on online political participation both directly and indirectly. However, using political information from social media in Islamabad did not contribute to developing political trust. These results were consistent with publications in Pakistan where journalists and media institutions were expected to be independent and provide more credible information. The study further suggested that Jakarta's online media proprietors (websites/blogs) should improve the quality of political information distribution and only highly credible media channels should increase the political trust of the society. Additionally, the concept of source credibility which provided the basis for understanding the importance of credibility in information communicated through social and online media was confirmed to have an impact on political trust.

PDF Citaion Personal Political Characteristics and Trust in State Media: A Case Study of China

Xin Tong pp.44-64 https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2025.24.1.044

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Who, if anyone, is more influenced by state media in China? While scholars have discussed people's resilience and response to state apparatus under authoritarian systems, few studies have directly tested the relationship between personal political characteristics and trust in state media in China. Drawing data from the 2019 Asian Barometer Survey, I employ factor analysis and ordinary least squares (OLS) regression to examine the relationship between three personal political characteristics, i.e., political orientation, political awareness and perception of democracy, and individual trust in China's state-controlled media. Results consistently show that political awareness significantly and negatively influences trust in state media, challenging the prevailing view that those in the broad middle range of political awareness present the highest political trust within authoritarian regimes. Chinese respondents with lower political awareness tend to show higher trust in the state media, while pro-regime political orientation and perception of democracy from an authoritarian perspective are not significant characteristics of individual-level trust. These findings suggest that even though some people may be critical of the official media, those with low political awareness are not sophisticated enough to resist state media influence, which potentially threatens the democratic transition of Chinese society.

PDF Citaion Korean Wave and South Korea's Perception in Southeast Asia: The Case of Vietnam

Sung-Won YOON ; Sae Won CHUNG pp.65-81 https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2025.24.1.065

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Globalisation has brought challenges to international relations. Marked the 30th anniversary of Korea-Vietnam relations in 2022, Korea and Vietnam established closer diplomatic relations by establishing a comprehensive and strategic partnership. Based on this development, it is worth investigating how the image of Korea has been formed among the Vietnamese public. Against this backdrop, this study examines Vietnam's perceptions of South Korea and Hallyu using 580 YouTube videos created between 2012 and 2023. For exploring such images, this study employed semantic network analysis. Results show three major framings about Korea-'lifestyle', 'cultural contents' and 'global affairs'-which underpin subordinate perceptions and images of South Korea in Vietnam. The findings suggest Vietnamese perceptions of South Korea can be summarised into three thematic framings-lifestyle, cultural contents and global affairs. In particular, Hallyu plays a vital role in forming Vietnamese perceptions of Korea. Finally, this research underscores the necessity for additional research to examine South Korean attitudes towards Vietnam, assess Vietnamese expectations towards South Korea, and delve deeper into bilateral cultural relations.

PDF Citaion Navigating the Audience Costs of Humanitarian Aid for Rising States: A Case Study of India's COVID-19 Response

Xiaojuan Qiu ; Liya Yan pp.82-99 https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2025.24.1.082

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Rising states often face critical decisions about accepting or refusing humanitarian aid during crises, shaped by domestic and international audience costs. This study examines these dynamics through the lens of audience cost theory, using India's responses during the COVID-19 pandemic as a case study. During the first wave, India refused aid, supported by low audience costs and high stateness, reflecting confidence in self-reliance. However, the second wave's devastating surge in cases and healthcare system collapse increased domestic dissatisfaction and international pressure, raising audience costs and diminishing stateness. This shift compelled India to accept aid, demonstrating the interplay between audience costs and stateness in determining aid strategies. The findings highlight how states with high stateness can mitigate audience costs, while those with low stateness face greater vulnerability to domestic and international pressures. This study contributes to the understanding of the political dynamics of aid responses in rising powers, showing that such decisions extend beyond humanitarian needs and involve strategic calculations influenced by sovereignty and global expectations. The research underscores the importance of multilateral frameworks that account for these complexities, enabling more effective global cooperation in future crises. By analyzing India's aid responses, this study offers insights into the broader implications for global governance and crisis management, advancing the understanding of how rising states navigate crises while balancing internal and external pressures. The findings indicate that aid responses are influenced by political contexts, prompting further study on their interaction with audience costs, stateness, and aid strategies in international relations.

PDF Citaion Sociocultural Brokers in Commerce: The Indonesian Migrant Entrepreneurship in Japan

Paulus Rudolf Yuniarto ; Firman Budianto ; Erlita Tantri pp.100-118 https://doi.org/10.17477/jcea.2025.24.1.100

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In migrant economies, traditional narratives often focus on the economic adaptation of ethnic minorities, with entrepreneurship serving as a pathway to integration and upward mobility. However, the increasing diversity of immigrant populations and the complexities of contemporary globalization challenge these established frameworks. This study explores the role of Indonesian migrant entrepreneurs in Japan's evolving economic and social landscape. Through qualitative research methods, including observations and in-depth interviews, we found that these entrepreneurs leverage their cultural capital and strong social networks to establish businesses catering primarily to their co-ethnic community. Beyond economic pursuits, they act as sociocultural brokers, i.e. promoting halal food, fostering community cohesion, and introducing Indonesian values into the Japanese context. Our findings do not only develop the traditional view of entrepreneurship as solely profit-driven, but also highlight its potential as a strategy for marginalized groups to achieve both economic independence and social solidarity.

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