Asia

Pakistan’s leadership in the world hinges on an investment in its youth.

China recently renewed Google’s operating license but this reporter wonders about users’ limitations and government surveillance.

While all views are tolerated in India’s democracy, those who generate hateful rhetoric tend to realize that their prejudices attract few supporters.

“Being Chinese doesn’t just mean that you can speak Chinese or follow a certain lifestyle, it means having an inner pride in the country’s culture.” Zhou Xiong

“The Cambodian people and the Khmer Diaspora need closure – even if it’s a symbolic one.” Guillaume Suon Petit

By Janani Ganesh, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – September 2006
            Pratyush Kumar has his eyes on jobs at Accenture, Infosys and other IT  companies that are outsourcing positions to young Indians like him.  At the age of 19, Kumar says, “These jobs insure a good starting salary, quick promotions and offer opportunities of a dream [...]

“Educating 300 million students is an enormous undertaking that requires new strategies.” Jiang Sijia

By Joshua Wu, Washington DC – September 2006
            As conflicts in the Middle East and Africa dominate the agenda, it is easy to forget there’s a fight for democracy and freedom occurring in other countries.  Though not in the public spotlight, these lower profile countries still matter as each is an opportunity for the world [...]

By Tiffany White, China – November 2006
            Given the bitter history between Japan and its neighbors China and North Korea, – most notably Japan’s aggressive behavior during WWII and its violation of human rights – it’s alarming to learn that in a small province of China, there are many Chinese and North Korean girls who [...]

“Ashamed, deeply lonely and unconfident, these youth are outsiders of society by day finding refuge at night when they share their failed status with a group of like-minded friends.” Shallven Young