The Sick Man of Asia
While China’s economic growth and rapid modernization has left the world in a state of wonder, Huang Yanzhong, a professor at Seton Hall, points out China’s healthcare sector is still far behind the rest of the...
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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.
A Budding Buddhist Revolution?
As Tibetan monks set themselves ablaze in protest of Beijing’s rule, young Han Chinese are heading west to seek refuge in Buddhist teachings, often to the chagrin of their families. From USA Today: “Look around. They...
Read MoreImmolation, Explosions and Poetry on the Roof of the World
Just days after the tenth self-immolation in protest of Chinese rule in Tibet, a bomb was detonated early yesterday morning at a government building in eastern Tibet. From an AFP report: A bomb blast has ripped through a...
Read MoreExchanging Culture, Bettering Relations
Asia Society and the Aspen Institute have teamed up to launch the US-China Forum on Arts and Culture. The forum, beginning next month, will be sending notable American cultural figures to Beijing to collaborate with their...
Read MoreSix-Party Talks, Towards the Next Round
Following vice premier Li Keqiang’s visit to the Korean Peninsula, Chinese media coverage of the possible resumption of the Six-Party Talks has been optimistic. From China Daily: Vice-Premier Li Keqiang wrapped up his...
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