Asia

When Plato Meets Confucius  by Jack Huang

Amidst the protests against the Beijing Olympics, this Chinese reporter argues that Western media has strayed from its objective moorings and has painted China and the Chinese people unfairly.

Driving On the Cheap  by Janani Ganesh, India

In sharp contrast to the aphorism bigger is better – Tata Motors unveiled its compact car, the Nano to both applause and criticism. Dubbed The People’s Car or The Car for the Masses, the 10’ long car is getting a lot of press...

Media Ignites Chinese Anger  by Jack Huang, China

This is China’s year to glow in world recognition as the host of the Summer Olympic Games. But the Olympic flame has trembled – almost to the point of being extinguished as it makes what was anticipated to be a “harmonious...

Lies in Harmony  by Jack Rio Huang, China

China has been plagued by a firestorm of criticism beginning with very poor air quality, a bad record on human rights, contaminated toys and pharmaceuticals and most recently its handling of the situation in Tibet.

To Catch An Art-Thief  by Urška Jeran, Slovenia

While art crime is widespread and represents the fourth highest-grossing criminal industry worldwide, law enforcement and governments are often baffled about how to go about capturing these thieves and recovering the stolen...

Pakistanis Vote for A New Future  by Emad Nadim, Pakistan

A new day is dawning in Pakistan. National elections held in the wake of months of violence, bloodshed and the recent assassination of Pakistan People’s Party leader Benazir Bhutto have awakened the need to bring about...

Gaming on Work Stimulus - Employers Get Behind the Joystick   by Pierre Mario Fitter, South Korea

As a new generation becomes of age to work in the business world, new demands are being placed on employers to make sure their employees are happy. One of the world’s emerging new multinational companies, the Tata Group may...

Taiwan - Up For Grabs?  by Jack R. Huang, China

The future of the Taiwanese people seems to be in the hands of either the U.S. or Mainland China. But others are vying for a stake in Taiwan because of the profits to be gained from this island. What is the fate of 22,858,872...

Butts Out in Hong Kong  by Agnes Chen, Hong Kong

Reacting to news that 16 people die every day in Hong Kong because of first or second hand smoke, the government drafted new legislation prohibiting smoking in most public areas. Violators will have to pay hefty fines. But for...

Journey-Woman  by Yona Kaplan, Israel

After having served in the Israeli army for two years, Yona Kaplan was ready for an adventure. Backpacking through Southeast Asia she recounts what she learned about the people, the places and the footprint left from wars...