It's the ultimate failed state -- a land of war, banditry, and piracy. And after Bin Laden's death, its civil war with Islamist extremists has gained even greater importance for...
(LinkAsia: February 3, 2012) China, much like the United States, is coming to grips with rapidly growing income inequality. Contributor David Bandurski reports from China, where economic reforms have stalled...
(LinkAsia: October 28, 2011) In this episode of LinkAsia: Dengue danger in Pakistan, Diabetes in Vietnam, overpopulation in China and spooky fashion trends from Japan. Express 24/7 reports on a...
(LinkAsia News: October 14, 2011) Japan reggae artists MC Rankin and Dub Ainu Band deliver a cautionary message about radioactive material through this song and music video “You Can’t...
(LinkAsia News: October 14, 2011) In China, secondary vocational school students are caught up in a plan to solve the country’s labor shortage problem. Instead of finding internships in...
(LinkAsia: September 23, 2011) In China, the public is frustrated by stories involving privileged kids who commit crimes and then attempt to leverage their parent's power to wiggle out of...
(LinkAsia: August 19, 2011) In China, social media plays a key role in the spread of information, but it's also spreading rumors. David Bandurski reviews how China's state-controlled media outlets...
(LinkAsia: August 19, 2011) Indian activist Anna Hazare and thousands of supporters wage a hunger campaign against corruption in New Delhi. Indians angered by corruption use a new website to...
(LinkAsia: August 5, 2011) Chinese press pushes for more open, bold coverage of train crash in Wenzhou, despite risks and government censorship.
Contributor: David Bandurski
(LinkAsia: August 5, 2011) 35 million South Koreans find themselves the victims of one of the largest cyberattacks in the country's history. Chinese media pushes the envelope in its coverage...
(LinkAsia: July 22, 2011) The highly publicized, high-speed rail between Beijing and Shanghai hits some snags and incurs the wrath of stuck passengers in China.
Contributor: David Bandurski
(LinkAsia: July 22, 2011) A jubilant Japan gives its world championship women's soccer team a hero's welcome. In China, Yao Ming retires from the court, but not from the sport...
(LinkAsia: July 8, 2011) China’s Red Cross Society outsourced much of its fundraising activities. A fundraising executive seems to have spent donation funds on his girlfriend.
Hosted by Yul Kwon, this...
(LinkAsia: July 8, 2011) Thailand’s PM-elect, Yingluck Shinawatra, has a comfortable majority. But there are possible legal challenges to votes in some districts won by her Pheu Thai Party. ...
(LinkAsia: June 10, 2011) Chinese mainstream media denied the allegations and Chinese netizens continue to post their denunciations of Google's accusations. Contributor David Bandurski offers an overview of...
