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China's officials are now leading a more open campaign against infectious diseases. (2dogs/Flickr)

Deadly Secrets: China and HIV/AIDS

What are a government’s obligations to the people in a health emergency? more
Singapore’s air is among the cleanest in Asia. (Terence Chua/Flickr)

Singapore: Tough Love in the Nanny State

Would you be willing to sacrifice some personal liberties in exchange for health and prosperity for all? more
Shanghai stands where the Yangzi River joins the Pacific Ocean, making it the gateway between China and the world. (Deb Agrin)

Shanghai: Metropolitan Idol

What makes Shanghai "the head of the dragon"? more
All cities to some degree grow spontaneously through the random decisions of many individuals. (Deb Agrin)

Urban Life: Cities on the Rise

Why are people drawn to cities? more
The A-Dome in Hiroshima, Japan. (Asia Society)

Japan: Voices from the A-Bomb Blast

How are current political tensions in Asia changing Japan’s stance on war? more
North Korean stamp: Let's continuously study and perfect the battle strategy that's right for our country's situation. (PictureLake/iStockPhoto)

North Korea: This Is Not Just About a Test

North and South Korea share sixty years of hostility, warfare, and bloodshed. However, despite that relatively recent history, the people on the Korean peninsula share over a thousand years of a common culture, language, and family ties. more
A street scene in Japan. (Samxmeg/iStockPhoto)

Promoting Women’s Interests in Corporate Japan

Mitsuru Claire Chino talks about her law career and her work promoting women’s interests in corporate Japan. more
Child laborers in India

Child Workers in Asia

The CWA now brings together over 50 groups working on child labor in 14 countries. more
Samm in Kashgar in western China. (Benjamin Collier)

Exploring China through the Experiences of Migrant Workers

Samm Tyroler-Cooper talks about her experiences as a Fulbright scholar studying migrant workers in China. more
Adina (right) conducting a micro-credit evaluation in a Yunnan village. (Adina Matisoff)

Uncovering China through Rural Life

Adina Matisoff talks about her work as a freelance researcher and writer working in rural China. more