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Video: War Between North and South Korea Unlikely

Policy

Jamie Metzl discusses the unlikely war between North and South Korea during an appearance on CNN.

December 21st by | Comments

Photo of the Day: Baby, It's Cold Outside

Multimedia

A group of elderly Chinese residents play football on a frozen river, as they gather for a winter swim in Shenyang, China, on December 20, 2010.

December 20th by | Comments

Is China’s Economy Growing Too Fast?

Policy

Jamie Metzl discusses the outlook for China's economy during an appearance on Fox Business.

December 18th by Bill Swersey | Comments

Dalai Lama: Climate Change More Urgent than Tibetan Autonomy

A scene from <i>The Melt</i> compares the level of the glaciers in 1921 to 2007. (Asia Society Center on US-China Relations)
Policy

In a leaked diplomatic cable the Dalai Lama indicates that climate change needs to be the focus of talks with China.

December 17th by Mollie Kirk | Comments

Photo of the Day: Gearing Up for Winter in Kashmir

Lifestyle

A winter scene on the outskirts of Srinagar.

December 17th by | Comments

Photo of the Day: The Tenth Day of Sorrow

Multimedia

Afghan Shi'ite Muslim men flagellate themselves during a Muharram procession to mark Ashura in Kabul on December 12, 2010.

December 16th by Shreeya Sinha | Comments

Chinese: The Language of the Future?

The world of tomorrow is being shaped in our classrooms today. Are our students gaining the knowledge and skills they need? (pixdeluxe/iStockPhoto)
Education

Chinese is the language of the future, and to prove it, Voice of America conducted research that proves that Interest in Learning Chinese May be Growing Exponentially.

December 15th by Rafaya Sufi | Comments

Photo of the Day: Civil Defense Drill in South Korea

Multimedia

An emergency service person in chemical protection clothing participates in a civil defense exercise on December 15, 2010 in Paju, South Korea.

December 15th by Mollie Kirk | Comments

Researchers Don Costumes to Reintroduce Pandas to the Wild

Lifestyle

Giant Panda conservationists hope costumes will fool cubs.

December 15th by Mollie Kirk | Comments

Former Asia Society Chairman Richard Holbrooke Dead at 69

Policy

Read More: Asia Society Mourns the Loss of Richard Holbrooke

December 14th by Bill Swersey | Comments

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