Monthly Archives: December 2013

Ubud encounters: Chauly, Godden, Wibowo explore identity

Three writers from outside their national mainstream find themselves through writing memoirs. Continue reading

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Penguin blazes trail to Chinese literature

Bertelsmann subsidiary’s publication of modern and classic Chinese novels in English opens a new window to Chinese culture, whatever its motives may be. Continue reading

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Japan shuffles toward legal casinos

The land of the rising sun is the land of rising hopes for the world’s gaming industry, as Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party introduces a bill to legalize casinos. Continue reading

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Gaining from China’s air defense zone error

China’s ill-considered moves in the East China Sea present an opportunity for progress on a wider solution to regional maritime disputes. Continue reading

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Gaining from China’s air defense zone error

China’s ill-considered moves in the East China Sea present an opportunity for progress on a wider solution to regional maritime disputes. Continue reading

Posted in Diaoyu/Senkaku islands, East China Sea territorial disputes, Hong Kong On Air, Joe Biden, Joe Biden December 2013 visit to China, South China Sea territorial disputes, US-China relations | Comments Off on Gaining from China’s air defense zone error