The Rise of Wendy Deng
Born in Jinan, Shandong, and raised in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, Wendy Deng, the soon to be ex-wife of global media magnate Rupert Murdoch, was originally known as Deng Wenge which means …
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Thailand Critical of ‘Bling’ Monk
Normally known for their humble lifestyles of contemplation, altruism and above all moderation in all things, the world was surprised to see one Thai monk recently enjoying the high life …
Read MoreJapan Sees the Light in Solar Energy
In spite of its huge deficit of natural resources, Japan’s cities are characterized by neon lights, luxury gadgets and 24 hour service culture. But in March 2011,when the devastating Great …
Read MoreMount Fuji Effect Expected to Prompt Tourist Peak
TOKYO (Nikkei)–Japan’s tourism industry is hoping to parlay Mt. Fuji’s imminent status as a World Heritage site into a growth opportunity, and Asian tourists are seen playing a central role. …
Read MoreBritain’s First Non-White Newspaper Editor Announced
A little bit of history was created this week with Britain getting its first non-white editor of a national newspaper – but what does it say about the state of …
Read MoreThe Politics of Baby Scans in India
In the UK (some of) the population sits with baited breath, waiting to find out what sex the new royal baby will be. Does Kate know? Is she sending a …
Read MoreChallenging Tibet’s Most Radical Form of Protest
Recent Tibetan resistance to Chinese colonial rule has resulted in heart wrenching images of burning protesters who see little option but to set themselves on fire to raise attention to the …
Read MoreAbenomics Explained
Since being elected as Prime Minister in December, Shinzo Abe has embarked on a programme of economic reform in an effort to rid Japan of the deflation that has hindered …
Read MoreIndia’s National Carrier Celebrates Six Decades of Service
India’s premier national airline Air India celebrated 65 years of its operations from India to the UK on the 9th of June with a special gala reception at the prestigious The Montcalm Hotel …
Read MoreEncouraging Debate and Initiative with Chinese Colleagues
Business in China can be both exciting and confounding; one of the most salient cases of the latter is dialogue between Chinese and foreign colleagues. There can be huge gulf, but …
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