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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.
China’s NBA Love Affair
By Samuel Chi
Basketball fever is once again sweeping across China.
Haider: Shakespeare in Kashmir
By Gautham Ashok
A new Indian film takes an unusually honest look at a sensitive subject.
Vietnam’s Sapa Art Festival
By Katie Jacobs
A small town offers inspiration and encouragement for young Vietnamese artists.
World’s Oldest Art Discovered in Indonesia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Cave art found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is approximately 40,000 years old.
The 2022 Winter Olympics Will Be in Asia
By Samuel Chi
Because nobody else wants them.
As Easy As ABC? English Education in Japan
By Emily S Chen
Fixing Japan’s English language education will require more than just bringing English classes forward a couple of years.
Asian Philanthropy: Strategic Social Stewardship
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angie O. Tang
Philanthropy from the region is growing, despite some significant challenges.
Could Pacquiao vs. Mayweather Finally Happen?
By Samuel Chi
Recent comments suggest that the two fighters may finally be moving closer to boxing’s most anticipated match-up.
Confucius Institutes Sail on Despite Pushback
By Han Zhang
Chinese officials seek to minimize a row with U.S. universities.
Could Qatar Lose the World Cup?
By Samuel Chi
Is FIFA finally ready to yank the World Cup away from its controversial 2022 host nation?
Casinos and Japan’s Gambling Addiction
By Kyla Ryan
Legalizing casinos could compound Japan’s ‘gaming’ problem.
India’s Modi and Japan’s Abe Exchange Birthday Wishes... On Twitter
By Zachary Keck
Shinzo Abe and Narendra Modi take to Twitter to show off their friendship to the world.