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Jonathan DeHart
Jonathan DeHart is a Tokyo-based journalist and correspondent for The Diplomat.
Jonathan DeHart writes primarily about art, culture and social trends. Previously, he worked as a journalist for both print and online media in Shanghai and served as associate editor for The Diplomat in Tokyo.
He can be followed on Twitter @jon_de_hart
June 21, 2013
David Beckham Induces Shanghai Stampede, At Least 10 Injured
A crowd at Shanghai’s Tongji University mobbed the football star.
June 20, 2013
Does Tokyo Have the 2020 Olympics in the Bag?
Reports suggest Tokyo is the frontrunner in the bid to host the 2020 Olympics. All it needs to do now is avoid blunders.
June 20, 2013
Asian Airlines Have Best Flight Attendants
SkyTrax has rated the world’s airlines with strong showings from Asia.
June 19, 2013
Thai Monks Living Large: Private Jets and Bling
A number of signs suggest Buddhism is at a crossroads in the kingdom of Thailand.
June 19, 2013
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri’s Third Child: It’s a Boy?
Shah Rukh Khan is being investigated for allegedly knowing the gender of his third baby.
June 18, 2013
Shanghai Film Festival: China’s Ultimate Soft Power Fest
China is taking center stage at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
June 18, 2013
Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Ziyi Cast in New John Woo Film
Director John Woo is back, with Takeshi Kaneshiro and Zhang Ziyi to star in his next film.
June 17, 2013
Mahendraparvata: Archaeologists Find 1200-Year-Old Lost City Near Angkor Wat
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient city in the Cambodian jungle.
June 17, 2013
Oh, Bother: Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Targeted by Chinese Censors
An image of Pooh and Tigger has been censored on Weibo.
June 14, 2013
India Sends Its Last Telegram, Stop
On July 15, India will send its last telegram, after using the once revolutionary technology for 163 years.
June 14, 2013
Beerfest Asia 2013: Best on Tap in Singapore
Beer enthusiasts are descending on Singapore this weekend to sample some of the world’s finest brews.
June 13, 2013
China’s Nouveau Riche: Truth Exceeds Fiction
China’s newly minted millionaires are pushing the limits of imagination when it comes to extravagance.