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October 29, 2019
The China-NBA Tempest in a Teacup
By Jansen Tham
The NBA-China spat is just the latest indication of a longstanding (and growing) problem.
October 24, 2019
China’s Corporate Social Credit System Demands Political Obedience from Companies
By Daniel Rechtschaffen
The primary purpose of the social credit system may not be to censor companies, but censorship is undoubtedly within its scope.
October 12, 2019
The NBA, Blizzard, and Beyond: Free Expression, Censorship, and China’s Global Reach
By Ankit Panda
Are we at a tipping point for popular American perceptions of the Chinese Communist Party?
September 17, 2019
The NBA’s Popularity in China Seems Endless
By Tim Reynolds
Basketball wasn't a big deal in China. And then everything changed.
April 10, 2015
Sim Bhullar Becomes the NBA’s First Indian Player
By Jack Detsch
The NBA welcomed its first Indian player this week. But can he help the league attract an audience in the subcontinent?
October 23, 2014
Jeremy Lin Gears Up for Lakers Debut
By Samuel Chi
The basketball star is looking to put his ‘Linsanity’ days behind him.
July 24, 2014
Jeremy Lin’s Lakers Opportunity
By Samuel Chi
The NBA star will need to put up a big season in Los Angeles.
June 05, 2014
An Aussie Basketball Star in America
By Samuel Chi
Talented Australian Dante Exum has generated considerable excitement since arriving in the US.
March 13, 2014
Linsanity Has Been a Failure to Launch in Houston
By Samuel Chi
The Asian-American superstar has spent most of his time on the Rockets’ bench.
October 17, 2013
American Basketball Scores Big with Asian Fans
After last week’s NBA games in the Philippines and Taiwan, Asian fans want more.
March 04, 2013
Political Kung Fu: Jackie Chan at the CPPCC
Jackie Chan is drafted by Beijing to help with its soft power push.
February 27, 2013
Dennis Rodman in North Korea: Tourism or Diplomacy?
Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for “basketball diplomacy.” Is the trip ethical, let alone effective?
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