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Economic Reform in Myanmar: The Long Road Ahead

Myanmar farmers collect paddy seedlings from flooded fields to replant in Ayeyawaddy Division, outside Yangon, in August 2012. (Ye Aung Thu/AFP/GettyImages)
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Despite some promising reforms, economic conditions remain dire for the majority of people in Myanmar, cautions Asia Society Senior Advisor Sean Turnell.

February 6th by Sean Turnell | Comments

Videos: Will Xi Jinping Differ From His Predecessors?

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, left, walks past then Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, right, after the closing session of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party in November 2012. (Feng Li/Getty Images)
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Political scientist Andrew Nathan discusses newly installed Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s relationship to his predecessors Hu Jintao and Jiang Zemin, the likelihood of political reform under Xi.

January 18th by Susan Jakes | Comments

2013, and Beyond: Why Reform May Be Mission Impossible for China's Xi Jinping

China's newly appointed leader Xi Jinping gestures as he attends a meeting with
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Facing many different political factions and conflicts, the cards are stacked against China's new leader, writes Ouyang Bin.

December 28th by Ouyang Bin | Comments
WSJ China Real Time Ed Snowden is reportedly interested in ditching Hong Kong for Iceland, but can he get there? http://t.co/oqbTPFzPEI
Reuters China 路透社中国 Breaking: #China State Council says will strictly control new credit to industries suffering overcapacity
Channel NewsAsia 22 dead in monsoon floods in Nepal http://t.co/7kGSGjgJkL
New York Times World Taliban Attack and Afghan Move Cast Pall on Peace Talks http://t.co/9cvIYQ5mAF

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