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Han Zhang
Han Zhang covers life and culture for The Diplomat. A graduate of Waseda University, she studied international liberal arts in Tokyo and Boston. Zhang previously wrote for the Bronx Ink and the Japan Times. She is currently a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School.
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February 24, 2015
Young Chinese Parents Hesitate on Second Child
By Han Zhang
A relaxation of the one-child policy hasn’t produced the expected results.
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October 01, 2014
Confucius Institutes Sail on Despite Pushback
By Han Zhang
Chinese officials seek to minimize a row with U.S. universities.
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June 11, 2014
Japanese Researcher Retracts ‘Breakthrough’ Research Paper
By Han Zhang
A stunning discovery turns out to be stunningly wrong, putting Japan’s research institutions under scrutiny.
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June 04, 2014
Nepal’s Crusade Against Human Trafficking
By Han Zhang
To bring back Nepal’s girls, NGO’s need to cooperate on poverty, poor education and gender disparity.
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May 23, 2014
Japanese Education Goes International
By Han Zhang
With English-language education at home and new schools abroad, Japan seeks a leadership role.
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May 15, 2014
A Drug-Free World? Try Some 21st Century Remedies
By Han Zhang
A new report suggests a strategic sea change is needed to combat Asia’s persistent drug problem.
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May 07, 2014
Strike Shut Down in China Before May Day
By Han Zhang
Rural immigrant workers confront their employers. Is this the beginning of the end for the Made-in-China era?
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April 30, 2014
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Parade: Celebrating Diversity
By Han Zhang
The first lady, drag queens, lovers and volunteers march around Shibuya in support of Japan’s LGBT community.
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April 27, 2014
Running a Marathon in North Korea
By Han Zhang
The Hermit Kingdom invites amateur runners to take part in a marathon in Pyongyang for the first time.
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April 22, 2014
Bangladesh: One Year After Rana Plaza, Problems Linger
By Han Zhang
Fashions change, life moves on, but the problems with the apparel industry endure.
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April 18, 2014
Japan’s Former Miss International Called ‘Traitor’
By Han Zhang
Nationalists are outraged at the feminist’s comments on comfort women.
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April 09, 2014
Chris Martin Works Magic with Ziyi Zhang
By Han Zhang
British alternative rock band meets ambitious Chinese beauty.
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