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.

Royal hoax hand wringing misses point

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

A much loved nurse and mother killing herself over a perceived disservice to the British royal family is the most compelling reason yet to abolish the monarchy. Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 British royal wedding, Blacksmith Books, British royal family, Hong Kong On Air, Jacinta Saldanha, Kate Middleton, Mel Grieg, Michael Christian, royal hospital hoax | Comments Off on Royal hoax hand wringing misses point

China seen from the bottom up

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

Novelist Sheng Keyi, author of Northern Girls, depicts the China its leadership ignores. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia Times, China, China economy, China leadership change 2012, China urban migration, Hong Kong On Air, Northern Girls, Sheng Keyi, Ubud Writers Festival | Comments Off on China seen from the bottom up

Chutzpah runs for president

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

Mitt Romney’s campaign is based on extraordinary nerve and lies. Consider that, then, above all, do your duty and vote. Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 US presidential campaign, Barack Obama, George W Bush, Hong Kong On Air, Karl Rove, Mitt Romney, Obama healthcare reform, Paul Ryan, Swift Boat campaign | Comments Off on Chutzpah runs for president

Macau casino revenue numbers hide real news

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

Mass market gaming and the growth of Cotai have begun reshaping Macau. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia Times, casinos in Asia, China, Cotai entertainment district, Hong Kong On Air, Macau, Macau Business, Macau casinos, Macau relationship with China | Comments Off on Macau casino revenue numbers hide real news

Ubud encounters: Louise Doughty lets fly

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Muhammad Cohen

Writer Louise Doughty doesn’t shy away from controversy in her work or in person. Continue reading →

Posted in Bali, Cambodian genocide, genocide in Europe, Hong Kong On Air, immigration in Europe, Louise Doughty, Nazi concentration camps, Romany, Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, UK writers | Comments Off on Ubud encounters: Louise Doughty lets fly