Josh Rudolph

Josh Rudolph finished an MA in Asia Pacific Policy Studies at UBC's Institute of Asian Research in 2013. He currently lives in British Columbia.

Making a Killing on Herbal Medicine

Ophiocordyceps sinensis, or caterpillar fungus, has been a staple in Tibetan and Chinese medicine for centuries. Known in Tibetan as yartsa gunbu, it first appeared in Tibetan pharmacopeia in the 15th century, and 冬虫夏草...

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Wang Lijun Charged

In February, Wang Lijun’s visit to the US consulate in Chengdu knocked over the first domino in the largest and most publicized political scandal that China has seen in decades. Since the ex-vice-mayor and police chief...

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On Asia Tour, Clinton Softens China Rhetoric

The Obama administration has made it clear that the Asia Pacific is an area of key interest to US foreign policy, and has stated that a healthy relationship with China is an important policy goal. Hillary Clinton has emphasized...

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Quasi-Emperors and Displaced Villagers

McClatchy’s Tom Lasseter traveled to the eastern suburbs of Beijing to visit a luxury housing development with villas ranging from $4.7 million to nearly $50 million, one of which was lavishly upholstered with...

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The “Disneyfication of Tibet”

As China’s inbound international tourism continues to grow along with the numbers of potential domestic ticket buyers, China is experiencing an amusement park boom, and is expected to have more theme parks than the USA by...

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