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 		Gift Giving in Chinese Culture
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.
The Worsening Plight of Africans in China
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.
Suu Kyi's Trial May be Little More than a Sham
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.
China's Long March into Africa
Africa's massive wealth of untapped resources has become the center of attraction for Chinese migrants. How are the Chinese different from Europeans?
Movies About Tibet
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.
Selecting the Tibetan Leader
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!"
Khalistan - A Sikh State?
The idea of an independent Sikh state ("Khalistan" to its modern proponents) dates back to the 1600's. That idea weakens and strengthens, but never seems to go away.
Democracy in the Tibetan Diaspora
The Central Tibetan Administration in India has been trying to democratise the almost 200,000 Tibetans in exile since the 1960s. How successful has this process been?
The Beijing Olympics
Much attention is being paid to Beijing as the 2008 Olympic Games draws near. This article looks at the pros and cons of hosting the event in that city.
Labour Migration
Why do 13 million Southeast Asians work overseas and what is their impact of their migration?