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![China’s Christmas Crackdown China’s Christmas Crackdown](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18357311065527.jpg)
China’s Christmas Crackdown
By Erika Kinetz
Santa gets pushed out as China's leaders emphasize tradition.
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Christmas in Pakistan
By Micah Fields
Lahore's Christian communities celebrate.
Tajikistan’s New Year Crackdown
By Catherine Putz
Plus: Nicolas Cage's stolen dinosaur skull, forced labor in Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz of the Pamirs; recommended reads.
![Laos’ Holiday Crackdown Laos’ Holiday Crackdown](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-06_06-45-09.jpg)
Laos’ Holiday Crackdown
By Luke Hunt
The government chose the holiday season to crack down on its ethnic Hmong population.
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China’s Holiday Spending Sprees
By Sara Hsu
Consumer spending was robust over the Christmas period, and looks set to perform well during Chinese New Year.
![Brunei’s War on Christmas? Brunei’s War on Christmas?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-12-25_05-27-40.jpg)
Brunei’s War on Christmas?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Islamic state has reportedly banned Christmas decorations in the capital
![Cambodia's Holiday Cheer Cambodia's Holiday Cheer](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/4432_52439884e36ef.jpg)
Cambodia's Holiday Cheer
Faced with hard work and poverty most days of the year, holidays offer a form of empowerment for Cambodians.
![Malaysia Fears Carols? Malaysia Fears Carols?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/sizes/thumbnail/5754_5243a8fb7ef86.jpg)
Malaysia Fears Carols?
New laws in Malaysia placing restrictions on Christmas carols have prompted fears over a police state.
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