Archive
April 2014
Japan, Mongolia Exchange Views on Regional Issues
By Ankit Panda
Japan may be seeking Mongolia's help in approaching North Korea.
Remembering Hu Yaobang, China's Reformer
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, analysis of China's urbanization plan and Captain America in China. Friday China links.
Japan’s Former Miss International Called ‘Traitor’
By Han Zhang
Nationalists are outraged at the feminist’s comments on comfort women.
Amazon Smartphone Rumor Roundup
By Vlad Andrici
A look at reports on Amazon’s plans for a smartphone offering.
China's Latest Porn Purge Underway
By Tyler Roney
China's porn crackdowns leave major porn hubs unblocked while sites featuring user content face punishment.
China Slows – Will Asia Follow?
By Anthony Fensom
As the region’s largest economy slows, what impact will it have on the rest of Asia?
Aceh’s Sharia Police Get Extended Powers
By Rob Yates
Detention centers are being prepared to process those who fall foul of religious codes.
Leading the Way: Vietnam’s Push for Gay Rights
By David Mann
Is one of Asia’s most repressive states paving the way for gay marriage?
Interview: Adrian Levy
The Diplomat’s Gautham Ashok speaks with Adrian Levy, coauthor with Cathy Scott-Clark of The Siege: 68 Hours Inside the Taj Hotel.
How Long Can Narendra Modi Evade Questions?
By Sanjay Kumar
Never before has a prospective Indian Prime Minister polarized so many. Can Narendra Modi address his past?
Chinese Strategists Reflect on the First Sino-Japanese War
By Shannon Tiezzi
A collection of essays on the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95 has obvious implications for modern China.
Russia Accelerates Asia Pivot
By Zachary Keck
Putin has created a special economic zone in the Far East as part of a broader effort to boost ties to Asia.