Author Archives: Muhammad Cohen

About Muhammad Cohen

Former US diplomat and broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is Asia editor at large for Clarion Media, a longtime contributor to Forbes, columnist for Asia Times and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about TV news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his biography, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, ex-Twitter @MuhammadCohen and now on Blue Sky @MuhammadCohen.bsky.social.

Oscar night warning

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

It’s hard to take your eyes off moving pictures. But try. Continue reading →

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Shutdown Shutdown Bangkok

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

The protests in Thailand’s capital are no way to run a revolution. Continue reading →

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King, Hong Kong rabbi offer hopeful praver

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Dr King’s recently unearthed 1962 speech to commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation centennial provides powerful lessons for today. Continue reading →

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‘Going, going, gone, goodbye’ to Ralph Kiner

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Ralph Kiner, who passed away Thursday at age 91, did it all and didn’t have to prove it to anyone. Continue reading →

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New mainland visitors invigorate Macau

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Muhammad Cohen

Macau is attracting travelers from farther flung parts of China, but that’s a hollow victory. Continue reading →

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