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AsiaSociety.org articles, op-eds, videos and blog posts on China.

A Mixed Record on Environmental Progress
Leading scholar sees positive signs in China—but in Southeast Asia, the picture is increasingly dire.
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In China, Planting Trees to Make a Difference
Tori Zwisler, the leader of the Million Tree Campaign, discusses her career as a highly visible foreign environmentalist.
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Wen Bo, China's Advocate for the Environment
Asia 21 Fellow and TIME magazine "eco-hero" negotiates a delicate balance between NGOs, foreign donors, and the government.
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A Healthy Outlook for Organic Food in Asia
Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg and Wal-Mart's Beth Keck on organic food in Asia.
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The Run-up to Copenhagen
Experts from NRDC and Council on Foreign Relations discuss the upcoming climate conference in Copenhagen.
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Individualism in the Beijing Underground
A photography exhibition reveals how those in Beijing’s indie music scene feel at odds with modern Chinese society.
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The New Voice of Chinese Art
Tan Dun and Wenda Gu share their early influences and discuss the state of China's arts today.
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Discuss: Is Asia Ready to Go Organic?
Share your thoughts: Is Asia ready for organic food?
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How to Build School Partnerships
Practical advice for teachers and school leaders on how to create a meaningful school partnerships.
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The Chinese Language and the Languages of China
China’s diversity is a point of fascination for students. This essay encourages not only the teaching <i>of</i> Chinese language, but also teaching <i>about</i> the languages of China as one means to explore China's multifaceted cultures.
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