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.

Writing China from different angles

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Chinese authors Jung Chang and Lijia Zhang share their unique perspectives on China Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s Sakdiyah Ma’ruf battles Islamic extremism, intolerance with laughs

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Pioneering hijabi comedian wins accolades for her dissent, belly laughs for her jokes. Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s Sakdiyah Ma’ruf battles Islamic extremism, intolerance with laughs

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Pioneering hijabi comedian wins accolades for her dissent, belly laughs for her jokes. Continue reading →

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East meets West in casino mogul Lawrence Ho

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Ho’s unique background sets the stage for success beyond Macau. Continue reading →

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East meets West in casino mogul Lawrence Ho

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Muhammad Cohen

Ho’s unique background sets the stage for success beyond Macau. Continue reading →

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