Ubud encounters: Bernice Chauly calls foul, Angelo Suarez calls cops

Censorship grows in Malaysia, takes new forms in the Philippines. Continue reading →

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Bo Xilai rises again

With Bo Xilai safely out of sight for more than a year, it’s hard to understand why Beijing bought him back for a courtroom encore. Continue reading →

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Bo Xilai rises again

With Bo Xilai safely out of sight for more than a year, it’s hard to understand why Beijing bought him back for a courtroom encore. Continue reading →

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Following the wrong China trail

A recent book about China’s overseas business presence raises the wrong questions about who’s doing what for the big motherland in resource-rich treasure troves far off the beaten track. Continue reading →

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Macau raises the stakes

Higher table limits and the premium mass market are strong trends in Macau. Continue reading →

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Ubud encounters: Bernice Chauly calls foul, Angelo Suarez calls cops

Censorship grows in Malaysia, takes new forms in the Philippines. Continue reading →

Posted in Angelo Suarez, Asia Times, Bali, Bernice Chauly, censorship, Hong Kong On Air, Malaysian literature, Philippine literature, Ubud Writers Festival | Comments Off on Ubud encounters: Bernice Chauly calls foul, Angelo Suarez calls cops

Bo Xilai rises again

With Bo Xilai safely out of sight for more than a year, it’s hard to understand why Beijing bought him back for a courtroom encore. Continue reading →

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Bo Xilai rises again

With Bo Xilai safely out of sight for more than a year, it’s hard to understand why Beijing bought him back for a courtroom encore. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia Times, Bo Xilai, China corruption, China elite, China justice system, China politics, Hong Kong On Air, Neil Heywood, Xi Jinping regime | Comments Off on Bo Xilai rises again

Following the wrong China trail

A recent book about China’s overseas business presence raises the wrong questions about who’s doing what for the big motherland in resource-rich treasure troves far off the beaten track. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia Times, books about China, China government-business cooperation, China overseas aid, China’s Silent Army, Chinese business overseas, Heriberto Araujo, Hong Kong On Air, Juan Pablo Cardenal | Comments Off on Following the wrong China trail

Macau raises the stakes

Higher table limits and the premium mass market are strong trends in Macau. Continue reading →

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ID, "url", true);?>">Hong Kong On Air
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ID, "url", true);?>">Red-Blooded Risk
Red-Blooded Risk
The Secret History of Wall Street

ID, "url", true);?>">Lonely Planet Indonesia
Lonely Planet Indonesia
Updated guide to the world's most intriguing archipelago

ID, "url", true);?>">The Poker Face of Wall Street
The Poker Face of Wall Street
Gambling for investors and investing for gamblers