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Sports, culture and the arts are a passion for billions in the Asia-Pacific, and offer unique insights into what makes countries here tick. From the latest cricket match to prize-winning novels and the latest art exhibitions, The Diplomat's bloggers cover it all, giving you a fresh perspective on the region.
Fighting Menstruation Stigma in Myanmar
By Poppy McPherson
In Yangon, artist Ma Ei has turned her period into a 3-day piece of performance art.
Megadeth's First Show in China Censored
By Catherine Putz
The thrash metal band is not the first to find itself restricted by Chinese censors.
Interview: Chasing A River's Tail
By Catherine Putz
Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright have set out on a journey to follow the Mekong river from sea to source.
China's Greatest Painting Is Back in the Limelight
By David Volodzko
Zhang Zeduan's masterpiece is on display for the first time in 10 years.
Why China Needs Both of Its Great Modern Writers
By Yang Hengjun
Both the anger of Lu Xun and the tolerance of Hu Shih have key roles to play in today's China.
HIV: A New Option for At-Risk Communities
By Saya Oka
A new HIV prevention pill expands options for people at higher risk of HIV.
Martial Arts, Living History: How We Fight Reveals Who We Are
By Benjamin David Baker
More than just a great workout, martial arts often reveal much about a country’s history, culture, and traditions.
Amir Khan: Boxing’s Saving Grace in Pakistan?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
British star Amir Khan has offered a lifeline to a struggling sport in Pakistan.
Phnom Penh, City Interrupted
By Kris Hartley
With a troubled past, Cambodia’s bustling capital is today a naturally occurring marvel.
Selling Dreams Along the Silk Road
By David McArdle
A football slave or a naïve migrant?
Boxing and Pageants in the Philippines
By Shivaji Das
Two very different paths, taken with very similar dreams.
China Looks to Hollywood
By Nina Huang
Chinese firms are stepping up their investments in Hollywood, to protect their own market share.