Topic
Society
South Koreans Have the World’s Most Negative Views of China. Why?
By Richard Q. Turcsanyi and Esther E. Song
The explanation goes well beyond the oft-mentioned THAAD dispute.
China, the US, and a Tale of 2 Professors
By Hemant Adlakha
While a U.S. professor receives positive press for challenging the “anti-China” mindset, a Chinese expert gets smeared for being too “pro-U.S.”
Japan’s Strong World Cup Will Boost Its Football Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
By Vikram Jayakumar
Japanese football plays a crucial supplementary role in Tokyo’s efforts to wedge itself between Southeast Asian states and China.
Thailand Rethinks the Teaching of History
By Tita Sanglee
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has spearheaded changes that will see history taught as a standalone core subject from 2024.
Manila Prepares to Overhaul Its Clean Water Infrastructure
By Adam Kiedrowski
The Philippine capital, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, has long struggled to supply clean water to its 12 million people.
China Limits How It Defines COVID-19 Deaths in Official Count
By Huizhong Wu and Dake Kang
Unlike in most countries' official reporting, deaths that occur in patients with pre-existing illnesses are not counted among China's COVID-19 deaths.
Period Poverty and Floods: A Toxic Combination in Conservative Pakistan
By Anam Zahra
The catastrophic floods this summer worsened Pakistan's already severe menstrual health problems. Yet few are willing to even discuss the issue.
Taliban Bar Women From University Education in Afghanistan
By Associated Press
The decision will hurt the regime’s efforts to win recognition from foreign governments and international donors.
What Does a Taliban School Curriculum Look Like?
By Lauryn Oates
Out: depictions of living things, human rights, foreign inventors, and elections. In: the “seeds of hatred against Western countries” and the rest of the Taliban’s core ideology.
How COVID Shattered the ‘China Dream’
By Mercy A. Kuo
The China Dream and the dreams of the Chinese people are diverging, with deep repercussions for China’s future.
Why Can’t a Nation of 276 Million People Field a Decent Soccer Team?
By William Yuen Yee
Despite the Indonesian public's passion for the world game, the "Red and White" have consistently under-performed on the global stage.
Young Musicians Band Together to Bring New Blood to the Beijing Scene
By Kyle Mullin
A “golden age” of pandemic bands with pent-up talent to burn looms.