S Asian/Chinese Affairs

What does the Disneyland mean to Shanghai? Shanghai and the Chinese government are having their eyes on the intangible benefits of having a Disney theme park in the city.

Nov 13, 2009 - Benson Yeung

Despite mistrust and occasional fiery rhetoric, burgeoning trade in recent years and converging economic interests are encouraging China and India to cooperate.

Nov 9, 2009 - Gautam Banerjee

Recent Indo-Chinese agreement to resist binding cuts and caps to their greenhouse gas emissions will impede measures by international climate change negotiators.

Oct 28, 2009 - Gautam Banerjee

Chongqing Normal University's ground-breaking school curriculum promises to plot a new path of civil behaviour for China's youth.

Oct 27, 2009 - Rebecca Lane

A set of nice pots and pans is a common wedding gift for many young couples. The frying pan in the set, however, may not be welcomed by a traditional family.

Oct 20, 2009 - Joseph Leung

Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day long Diwali festival and Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for prosperity and well being and is of importance to the trading class

Oct 18, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Bhutanese architecture is one of the most distinctive aspects of Bhutan. It runs the gamut from forts and monasteries, to temples and homes. Each building is unique.

Oct 10, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Marriage customs in India may seem unnecessarily complicated from a Western viewpoint, but they have been working for Indian marriages and families for generations.

Oct 7, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

The importance the Taiwanese place on religion is evident everywhere you look in Taiwan. From Taoism to Buddhism to Christianity, the Taiwanese are deeply religious.

Sep 29, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Kites are one of the most loved Chinese inventions, and are an important part of Chinese culture and history. Used for both fun and work, Chinese kites appeal to all ages

Sep 26, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Pottery is one of many on the long list of Chinese inventions. Chinese ceramics are both beautiful, practical, and have been exported worldwide since the Ming Dynasty.

Sep 22, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

From the Beijing Olympic Games to the global downturn, times have been hard for Africans in China. The recent protests in Guangzhou exposed the depth of these grievances.

Sep 19, 2009 - Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

Bhutan was once an isolated kingdom, tucked between India and China, whose government prided itself on the happiness of its people. Now that image is tarnished.

Sep 9, 2009 - Kathleen Duffy

India is a land of colors and festivals. Here is an introduction to four main Indian or Hindu festivals that are celebrated each year with great joy and fervor.

Sep 7, 2009 - Prerna Malik

Queen Gayatri Devi had many facets to her persona. From a 'beauty' queen to a politician, she was also an educationist, philanthropist, social worker and a sportswoman.

Aug 30, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters, cousins and friends. Find free Rakhi greeting cards and select popular Raksha Bandhan messages.

Jul 16, 2009 - Simone Preuss

One of the few nations in modern times to militarily defeat a terrorist Movement, Sri Lanka now faces criticism by self-appointed guardians of Human Rights in the West.

Jul 12, 2009 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang, a large desert province in the northwest of China. It is a business and transportation hub, and site of the riots of July 2009.

Jul 9, 2009 - Joel McConvey

The July 2009 outbreak of violence in China's westernmost province is just the latest in a long history of a people's struggle for independence.

Jul 6, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Decorative Indian bindis brighten up anyone's face and outfit. Learn more about this age-old tradition.

Jun 26, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Though the military junta in Myanmar has agreed to allow ten journalists into the trial of Suu Kyi, it is very doubtful that any real change to her position will result.

May 26, 2009 - Anne Hamre

Jubilation on the streets of Colombo. President Mahinda Rajapaksa talks of a "home grown solution," encourages the Tamil diaspora to come back and help in nation-building

May 22, 2009 - Greca Durant

The Taliban are advancing in Pakistan and weakening the government's control over the country. This brings Pakistan to the center of concern worldwide.

May 12, 2009 - Fiza Asar

In awarding the 2008 Summer Olympics Games to China, the International Olympic Committee hoped to leverage an easing of the government's human rights repression.

May 7, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

The War on Terror has made Pakistan a strategically vital country. However, today this nation is in imminent danger of falling into the hands of the Islamic extremists.

Apr 26, 2009 - Ronald Smith

China is one of a group of countries looking at the potato as a way to improve food security it and other concerned countries are being helped by Lima-based CIP.

Apr 22, 2009 - Michael Mackey

On April 14, 2008, the government of China released a National Human Rights Action Plan that critics claim emphasizes economic rights at the expense of civil liberties.

Apr 15, 2009 - Carey Hogg

On April 13, 2009, Sri Lanka conceded to international pressure and suspended its offensive against the Tamils, urging civilian evacuation of the rebel-controlled area.

Apr 14, 2009 - Carey Hogg

China is home to a wide variety of different dialects. Many Chinese dialects have many differences and are usually mutually unintelligible.

Apr 14, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Africa's massive wealth of untapped resources has become the center of attraction for Chinese migrants. How are the Chinese different from Europeans?

Apr 10, 2009 - Tongkeh Joseph Fowale

A reality tour of the setting for Slumdog Millionaire shows one of Asia's largest ghettos is a melting pot of cultures and a community teeming with industrial activity.

Apr 9, 2009 - Amanda Fortier

Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese holiday during which Chinese clean their ancestors' graves and offer prayers for the dead.

Apr 5, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Mumbaikers are increasingly subject to stress ailments as the booming city life takes its toll on the health and wellness of its citizens.

Apr 3, 2009 - Amanda Fortier

Chinese officials have announced that foreign visitors will once again be allowed to travel to Tibet and that this new travel policy will go into effect on April 5, 2009.

Mar 30, 2009 - Phillip Barea

Canada should use its unique influence to broker a final round of negotiations between Sri Lanka's government and the Tamil Tiger rebels to end the constant bloodshed.

Mar 25, 2009 - Jameson Berkow

The movies of Indian Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan - Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Chak De India and Om Shanti Om - have been worldwide successes.

Mar 20, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Indian wedding cards are colorful and important parts of any Indian wedding. The wedding invitation design conveys the theme, style and grandeur of the wedding in India.

Mar 6, 2009 - Simone Preuss

A Chinese ghost marriage (also called a "spirit marriage") is a fascinating tradition in which the husband, the wife, or both are no longer living.

Mar 6, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Great Britain ceded Hong Kong to China after ruling the colony for over 150 years. The sun may have set on the British Empire here but the afterglow is still evident.

Feb 26, 2009 - James Ellsworth

Tibet has a rich spiritual and cultural tradition. Documentaries and dramas can be a useful way of understanding Tibetan history as well as their current plight.

Feb 24, 2009 - Robert Oakes

What would an Indian wedding be without song and dance? Regardless if baraat, sangeet or the wedding reception, Indian pop music and bhangra tunes are always present.

Feb 20, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Got the perfect outfit for an Indian wedding but not sure how to accessorize? Find out how to pick the right shoes, jewelry, makeup, bangles and bag.

Feb 19, 2009 - Simone Preuss

The greening of China's Spring Festival is an important initiative for a country whose tradition and customs have been mired in energy waste and consumption.

Feb 16, 2009 - Mary Desaulniers

Tenzin Gyatso, was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama when he identified the items the latter owned, exclaiming: "That's mine! That's mine!"

Feb 8, 2009 - Leozelle Gatoc

What to wear to an Indian wedding - sari or lehenga - is probably the most pressing question women ask themselves, regardless if they are the bride or a guest.

Feb 3, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Barack Obama's inaugural address is censored by the Chinese media due to comments made about communism and corruption.

Jan 22, 2009 - Luke Broadbent

Westernisation versus tradition, haves versus have-nots, young versus old. Indian youth are torn between images and it's preventing them forming a united front.

Jan 11, 2009 - Kaila Krayewski

India is one of the world's youngest nations, and its youth generation will majorly impact world politics in years to come. What forces have shaped their personalities?

Jan 11, 2009 - Kaila Krayewski

As China's youth population grows, the forces shaping it are changing. What are these factors, and how are they molding Chinese youth characteristics?

Jan 11, 2009 - Kaila Krayewski

China has the largest youth population in the world. The generation has been largely shaped by a strong culture and turbulent history.

Jan 11, 2009 - Kaila Krayewski