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August 12, 2011
![Why China’s Free-Riding Is OK Why China’s Free-Riding Is OK](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sizes/thumbnail/9878_524a2c95863ee.jpg)
Why China’s Free-Riding Is OK
Critics argue that China’s failure to contribute troops to Iraq and Afghanistan mean it’s reaping the economic rewards without the security pain. It’s not so simple.
![Cambodia Land Deal Condemned Cambodia Land Deal Condemned](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sizes/thumbnail/6315_5243ad4a91bd4.jpg)
Cambodia Land Deal Condemned
The World Bank criticizes a Cambodian land deal that has displaced thousands of poor residents from around a lake.
![Wang Lihong and Protest Wang Lihong and Protest](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sizes/thumbnail/4829_52439de2a23cf.jpg)
Wang Lihong and Protest
Wang Lihong’s trial is a reminder of the determination of China’s leadership to crack down. And of growing opposition.
![Krishna Strikes Again Krishna Strikes Again](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sizes/thumbnail/16594_527c5005c4f6d.jpg)
Krishna Strikes Again
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna causes more controversy after misunderstanding details of a court case.
![China's Micro-Blog Revolution China's Micro-Blog Revolution](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sizes/thumbnail/13702_527b59fd89dc9.jpg)
China's Micro-Blog Revolution
The Chinese government’s response to the train crash in Wenzhou left a gaping hole for new media to fill.
![Japan and South Korea’s Rocky Row Japan and South Korea’s Rocky Row](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/sizes/thumbnail/9881_524a2c96dc99f.jpg)
Japan and South Korea’s Rocky Row
Reports that Japan is considering taking the Dokdo/Takeshima dispute to the ICJ risk further inflaming tensions with South Korea. Neither side seems likely to give in.