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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.
Women: The Economic Saviors of Japan?
By Emily S Chen
Abe’s plans for womenomics is likely to run into some stubborn realities.
Killing of Chinese Student in LA a Wake-Up Call
By Samuel Chi
Chinese are shocked at the murder of Ji Xinran, the third Chinese USC student to be killed in three years.
Japan: Hate Speech vs. Free Speech
By Kyla Ryan
With rising anti-Korean demonstrations, could Japan rethink its position on allowing hate speech?
China’s Ivy League Love Affair
By Thorsten Pattberg
Without investing in its own higher education, China will fail to slow its“brain drain” to Western universities.
Ji Cheng Becomes First Chinese to Finish Tour de France
By Samuel Chi
Could the rider spur a road cycling boom in China?
Cambodia’s Ongoing Human Trafficking Problem
By Kyla Ryan
The country still sees a trade in girls as young as five years old.
Jeremy Lin’s Lakers Opportunity
By Samuel Chi
The NBA star will need to put up a big season in Los Angeles.
Japan’s Better Hafu
By Kyla Ryan
Can Japan’s laws keep up with its emerging internationalization?
Migrant Brides in South Korea
By Irene Yuan
The government will need to see international marriages as more than just a means of ensuring a future workforce.
Masahiro Tanaka Injury Derails Fairytale MLB Start
By Samuel Chi
After a stellar start to baseball Stateside, the Japanese pitcher is likely out for the rest of the season.
‘Linsanity’ Comes to Los Angeles
By Zachary Keck
The Taiwanese-American basketball sensation Jeremy Lin has been traded to the LA Lakers.
Japanese Women Fight to Break the Bamboo Ceiling
By Kyla Ryan
Amid all the talk of ‘womenomics,’ where do women really stand in Japanese society?