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Pop Culture
October 02, 2017
Game of Fans: China and India’s Reception of the Game of Thrones
By Antonina Luszczykiewicz and Krzysztof Iwanek
The popular HBO show left an imprint even on Chinese and Indian pop culture.
December 13, 2016
Remembering Junaid Jamshed: From ‘Pakistan Pakistan’ to ‘Medina Medina’
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Junaid Jamshed was a pop icon, a fashion designer, a businessman – and a devout Islamic preacher.
August 17, 2015
A Creative Vision for Tomorrow's Pakistan: A Conversation with Adnan Malik
By Zareen Muzaffar
The Diplomat speaks with Adnan Malik about Pakistan's entertainment industry.
March 05, 2015
How Chinese and Americans Understand Culture
By Brent Crane
The two countries seem to have very different perspectives when it comes to their culture.
January 01, 2011
Will Manhwa Catch Manga?
Comics are getting a boost thanks to the iPad. Does this mean Korean comics will now get a share of the spotlight too?
December 24, 2010
Japan Loves Its Leggy, Cool K-Pop
Female Korean pop groups are taking off overseas—especially in Japan. Is K-Pop success thanks to more leg…and talent?
August 25, 2010
Levi's, China Kiss & Make-Up
China and Levi’s have forgiven and forgotten—in the name of affordable jeans.
August 21, 2010
North Korea’s Twitter Tactics
Has the DPRK enlisted Twitter in a propaganda war against its international enemies?
July 20, 2010
Golden Dragon Takes Gold
An Indonesian group with a surprising quality has taken the title of ASEAN’s best band.
July 16, 2010
ASEAN’s Best Band
A new large-scale talent contest has determined the next big music group in South-east Asia.
June 29, 2010
Korea’s Break-Dance Faith
Can breakdancing bring more tourists to South Korea? In the eyes of some, yes.
June 16, 2010
K-Pop Propaganda
South Korea may use their girl pop groups as a form of ‘warfare’ against the North.
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