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Sports, culture and the arts are a passion for billions in the Asia-Pacific, and offer unique insights into what makes countries here tick. From the latest cricket match to prize-winning novels and the latest art exhibitions, The Diplomat's bloggers cover it all, giving you a fresh perspective on the region.
G7 2016 Summit to Be Held at Site of Mie’s Ise Shrine
By Kyla Ryan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes to send a message with the choice of location.
Shanghai’s Disneyland: Mickey Mouse With Chinese Characteristics
By Shannon Tiezzi
New details about Shanghai Disneyland reveal how the park fuses a global brand with Chinese culture.
Poll: Japanese Women Don’t Want to Lead
By Kyla Ryan
Despite an urgent need for greater economic participation by women, they don’t seem to be interested.
Kracowood: Bollywood’s New-Found Love Affair With Poland
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Poland is becoming increasingly popular with India’s film and advertising industries.
Innovative Program Brings HIV Testing to Cambodian Communities
By Saya Oka
A community-based HIV testing program is the first of its kind in the region.
What’s That Got to Do With the Price of Beer in China?
By Catherine Putz
Asia is driving growth in global beer demand, but still lags behind Europe in terms of consumption.
Thief or Anti-Colonial Agitator: Who Is Andre Malraux?
By Poppy McPherson
A new book explains how Andre Malraux became a human rights activist in French Indochina after failing as a thief.
Whose News? Australia and Digital News
By Helen Clark
A new report offers some insights into the state of digital news media in Australia.
China’s Misunderstood History of Gay Tolerance
By Yuxin Zhang
The Chinese LGBT community struggles to establish itself against intolerance. It wasn’t always that way.
Review: Manchu Princess, Japanese Spy
By Stephen Joyce
A new book explores the fascinating tale of a cross-dressing Japanese spy in wartime China.
Asia-Pacific Population Growth and the UN Post-2015 Development Agenda
By Silvany Pasaribu
As the world considers sustainable development goals, it should take close note of Asia-Pacific population pressures.
Review: Untouchable: Children of God
By Roshni Kapur
A new documentary exposes the horror that faces many young Nepali girls.