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Sports, culture and the arts are a passion for billions in the Asia-Pacific, and offer unique insights into what makes countries here tick. From the latest cricket match to prize-winning novels and the latest art exhibitions, The Diplomat's bloggers cover it all, giving you a fresh perspective on the region.
What is the Leading Cause of Snow Leopard Killings?
October 25, 2016
What is the Leading Cause of Snow Leopard Killings?
By for The Diplomat
Experts say more than 50 percent of snow leopard killings are retaliation for attacks on livestock.
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The Revival of Boléro in Vietnam
October 12, 2016
The Revival of Boléro in Vietnam
Ironically, while the North won the war, it is the once-banned yellow music of the South which Vietnamese love.
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The Revival of Boléro in Vietnam
Forbidden Ink: Redrawing the Lines of Japan’s Tattoo Debate
October 10, 2016
Forbidden Ink: Redrawing the Lines of Japan’s Tattoo Debate
As fashion and social context evolves, could attitudes towards tattoos change in the country?
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Forbidden Ink: Redrawing the Lines of Japan’s Tattoo Debate
India: The Dying Home of Hume
October 07, 2016
India: The Dying Home of Hume
The house of the founder of the oldest party in India is slowly turning into ruins.
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India: The Dying Home of Hume
Why Are Chinese Tourists So Badly Behaved?
October 05, 2016
Why Are Chinese Tourists So Badly Behaved?
Narratives of exceptionalism and nationalism are crucial ingredients in making an "ugly Chinese" tourist.
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Why Are Chinese Tourists So Badly Behaved?
Forbidden Ink: Japan’s Contentious Tattoo Heritage
October 04, 2016
Forbidden Ink: Japan’s Contentious Tattoo Heritage
Despite an illustrious past and revered status overseas, Japanese tattoos have long struggled for acceptance at home.
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Forbidden Ink: Japan’s Contentious Tattoo Heritage
New Dengue Vaccine Potential Game Changer for Asia
September 27, 2016
New Dengue Vaccine Potential Game Changer for Asia
A recent WHO recommendation on vaccination signals a potential tipping point in the global fight against dengue.
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New Dengue Vaccine Potential Game Changer for Asia
Why Did Vietnam’s <em>Thanh Nien News</em> Close Its English-Language Service?
September 22, 2016
Why Did Vietnam’s Thanh Nien News Close Its English-Language Service?
Thanh Nien was no propaganda tool, it was far too interesting for that and it will be missed.
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Why Did Vietnam’s Thanh Nien News Close Its English-Language Service?
The Mountain Monks of Japan
September 13, 2016
The Mountain Monks of Japan
Meet the Yamabushi, a group of alpine ascetics who are opting out of the rat race and reconnecting with nature.
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The Mountain Monks of Japan
Painting the Bangkok Night
September 02, 2016
Painting the Bangkok Night
An interview with American artist Chris Coles on his watercolor visions of Bangkok’s seedy side.
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Painting the Bangkok Night
Tokyo 2020 and Japan’s Soft Power
August 31, 2016
Tokyo 2020 and Japan’s Soft Power
Japan's cultural appeal is at its best when the government takes a hands off approach.
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Tokyo 2020 and Japan’s Soft Power
Drowning Yunnan's Valleys
August 25, 2016
Drowning Yunnan's Valleys
In northern Yunnan, the future of multiple rural villages are under threat from hydropower dams along the Lancang.
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Drowning Yunnan's Valleys
Dams and the Rise of Lancang River Fishing
August 24, 2016
Dams and the Rise of Lancang River Fishing
In Jinggu county, the construction of dams on the Lancang have created a recent fishing boom, though it may not last.
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Dams and the Rise of Lancang River Fishing
Pu’er Tea: Worth Its Weight in Silver
August 23, 2016
Pu’er Tea: Worth Its Weight in Silver
In Yunnan, the city of Pu’er is renowned for producing some of the country’s most prestigious and expensive tea.
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Pu’er Tea: Worth Its Weight in Silver
Explaining India’s Olympics Performance
August 20, 2016
Explaining India’s Olympics Performance
Why does India has such a hard time winning Olympic medals?
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Explaining India’s Olympics Performance
Awes-truck: Indian Trucks Ride to Fame
August 18, 2016
Awes-truck: Indian Trucks Ride to Fame
The art and slogans found on Indian trucks are receiving growing attention.
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Awes-truck: Indian Trucks Ride to Fame
Bananas on the Lancang: Grown in Yunnan, Destined for Shanxi
August 18, 2016
Bananas on the Lancang: Grown in Yunnan, Destined for Shanxi
Along the banks of the Lancang in Yunnan, bananas grown from the river’s water are part of a complex network of national trade.
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Bananas on the Lancang: Grown in Yunnan, Destined for Shanxi
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John F. Lehman, Former US Secretary of the Navy, on the South China Sea
October 10, 2016
John F. Lehman, Former US Secretary of the Navy, on the South China Sea
John F. Lehman, former U.S. secretary of the navy, speaks to The Diplomat on U.S. strategy in the South China Sea.
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