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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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April 11, 2011
China
Note to China: Why Ai Weiwei Matters to the Rest of the World
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei throws porcelain sunflower seeds into the air as he poses for a photograph with his installation entitled 'Sunflower Seeds', at its unveiling at the Tate Modern gallery, in L…
October 16, 2023
Japan
Doden Aiko: Answering a Journalist’s Calling
Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) Special Affairs Commentator Doden Aiko offers her insights from working as a correspondent and field reporter around the world.
May 25, 2010
China
China’s Cultural Icons Turn Political
David Gray/Courtesy Reuters There are new voices on China’s political scene. While political activists such as Hu Jia and Charter 08 leader Liu Xiaobo languish in jail and AIDS activist Wan Yanhai f…
November 12, 2010
China
Where Oh Where is Wen Jiabao?
So much for Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s bold words on the need for freedom of speech and democracy. His words haven’t stopped Beijing from executing an epic human rights crackdown—which is only hurt…
December 29, 2011
China
The Top Ten Events that Shook Asia in 2011
The body of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il lies in state at the Kumsusan Memorial Palace in Pyongyang. (KCNA/Courtesy Reuters) If there were one word to describe Asia in 2011, it would likely be tr…
