China’s Elite Frenemies
China’s closest allies and the adversaries in its path
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Hikikomori: Inside Japan’s Alarmingly Common Problem
What is happening to Japan’s young men? And, why do they choose to stay in isolation?
The Do’s and Don’ts When Traveling to China
An interesting scope on Chinese etiquette practices to keep in mind
The Japanese Koi: The Bejewelled Fish From Asia
For a fish that can get more expensive than a Lamborghini, is the Japanese koi really worth the hype?
Pandas as the Ultimate Diplomacy Icons
How did pandas end up in this diplomatic tradition, also known as panda diplomacy?
Cryptocurrencies in Asia: Singapore & China
Cryptocurrencies are finding a comfortable forever home in Singapore and China
Justice System and Capital Punishment in China
Public sentencing is done in front of 10,000 people, and the horrific execution usually follows after the death sentence is issued
The Hunted: Asia’s Bloody Appetite for Endangered Animals
The illegal animal trade fetches a hefty $20 billion per year – is there enough time for us in the race to save our endangered wildlife?
An Impending Invasion of Robots across Stores in Asia
With labor shortages and rising overhead costs, is the future of retail really in robotics?
Powerful Tech Houses in Asia
Asia remains a behemoth in the tech industry, and continues to encapsulate various markets from solar panels, mobile apps, to robust medical systems for chronic diseases.
China: The Global Counterfeiting Capital
International brands suffer from huge losses yearly to both organized crime and Chinese manufacturers who don’t give two cents if they’re infringing on intellectual property rights.
The Ride-Sharing Industry in Asia
With BILLIONS of trips completed in 2018, Asia remains the bastion of the global ridesharing industry
China’s Forbidden City Opens at Night for the First Time in 94 Years
China’s Forbidden City Opens at Night for the First Time in Nearly a Century
Common Misconceptions About China’s Citizens
How well do we really know the Chinese?
The Worst Cities To Drive In Asia
What should be a pleasant trip from point A to point B can get interesting in some of the most congested places in Asia
Asia-Africa Relations: Stronghold of Culture and Business
This connection packs a punch far stronger and better than what meets the eye
How WeChat Is Dominating Online Life in China
WeChat, or Weixin in China, is being evolved to become Facebook’s biggest rival in providing consumer communication and value-added services via the mobile app.
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The Golden Triangle: Asia’s Busy and Deadly Drug Route
Smack-dab in the middle of danger, what exactly goes on in this drug track?
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Racism in Asia: Battered Black and Blue
To understand how and why racism exists in Asia, we have to go back to the political and economic roots of racism, as well as the historical events that have shaped the ideology of racism.
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China’s Forbidden City Opens at Night for the First Time in 94 Years
China’s Forbidden City Opens at Night for the First Time in Nearly a Century
