Archive
August 28, 2013
The Shanghai Ballet: A Model for Chinese Cultural Diplomacy?
By Andrea Beck
Enough is Enough! Chinese Officials Must Declare Assets
Since 1987 the Chinese public has called for sunshine laws mandating that officials declare their property.
On Syria, Don’t Bark Louder Than You Bite
“No one wants to be known as the leader who fought for justice halfheartedly. Take it from Truman and Bush.”
Services No Savior for Asia: ADB
Developing Asian economies should not be tempted to skip manufacturing, says the bank.
Kobo: Three New Tablets and an eReader Arriving October 16
New “Reading Mode” will put the emphasis on reading first and apps second.
Pakistan: Bloodbath on Death Row?
With the new government planning to resume executions, human rights activists warn of potential carnage in Pakistani prisons.
Filipinos Say No to Pork in March Against Corruption
Could the recent protests against pork-barrel politics in the Philippines be the start of a larger grassroots movement?
Murdered Mongolian Model Haunts Malaysia
A Malaysian court has overturned the convictions of two police officers for the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Philippines Needs to Get Serious on U.S. Alliance
Manila should use the visit of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to make clear where it stands.
The Mongol Derby: Genghis Khan’s Equestrian Gauntlet
The world’s longest horse race retraces the route once used in Genghis Khan’s postal system.
Let’s Hope Xi Jinping’s a Maoist
Many are worried by the Chinese president’s embrace of Maoism. Should we be cheering instead?
Nissan: “Affordable” Self-Driving Cars to Hit Market by 2020
Self-driving automobiles could reduce accidents caused by human error.