(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) A scandal erupted at this year's National People's Congress when it was uncovered how much public money is spent each year by government officials on expensive Maotai liquor...
(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) Host Yul Kwon speaks with renowned Burmese human rights activist Bo Kyi, founder of the Assistance Association of Political Prisoners, about the upcoming elections in Burma and the...
(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) While the Chinese government portrays the new criminal procedures law as a step forward for human rights, social media users have reacted quite differently. Dissident artist Ai Weiwei...
(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) A new criminal procedures law passed this week by the National People's Congress has many lauding an emphasis on human rights. Detractors, however, say the law could legalize...
(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) Former cricketer Imran Khan is one of Pakistan's most famous people. Now, he's leveraging his name recognition and social media savvy into running for Prime Minister. Contributor Wajahat...
(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) While state media reacted cautiously to the announcement of Bo Xilai's firing, Chinese social media exploded with responses. Despite the allegations that he was corrupt, the majority of...
(LinkAsia: 3/16/12) Once a rising star and favorite to be named to the Politburo Standing Committee, Bo Xilai now finds himself without a job after being dismissed as Chongqing Party...
Bahraini activists mark first anniversary of Saudi-backed raid on Pearl Roundabout, Afghan survivors assert multiple soldiers were involved in the massacre, Baghdad heightens security ahead of Arab League summit, and...
Uprising anniversary marked by anti-Assad rallies as regime loyalists decry "conspiracy" against Syria, Yemen's Saleh lists new conditions for leaving, Afghan Taliban suspend peace talks with the US, and more.
This panel, presented by the New America Foundation on March 7, 2012 in Washington DC, examines the meaning and significance of this month's talks between US President Obama and Israeli...
This week on LinkAsia, the world's largest legislature convenes in China, microblogs lose their anonymity, social innovation is leading the rebuilding process in Japan, and more.
(LinkAsia: 3/9/12) South Korean broadcaster MBC visits the world's largest counterfeit goods market in Guangzhou, China. Hidden cameras capture an illicit market where sellers take real pride in the quality...
(LinkAsia: 3/9/12) The combination of the one-child policy, high cost of living, and reduced benefits have led Chinese workers to become pickier about the jobs they take. Manufacturing center Guangdong...
(LinkAsia: 3/9/12) Zero hour rapidly approaches for users of Chinese microblogs to add their real name and state ID number to their accounts. Many say this policy allows the government...
Amnesty International accuses Syrian regime of using systematic torture, Israel breaks fragile truce with renewed shelling of Gaza, Saudi student dissent in Abha spreads around the Kingdom, and more.