China
Knowing Hong Kong’s place
Sixteen years after the handover to China, Hong Kong is still not the same as the mainland, and that’s precisely what makes it special. 
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Posted in Blacksmith Books, China, Edward Snowden, Hong Kong, Hong Kong handover, Hong Kong On Air, Hong Kong tycoons, Hong Kong-China relationship, US-China relations, US-Hong Kong relationship
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China seen from the bottom up
Novelist Sheng Keyi, author of Northern Girls, depicts the China its leadership ignores. 
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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
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Macau casino revenue numbers hide real news
Mass market gaming and the growth of Cotai have begun reshaping Macau. 
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Posted in Asia Times, casinos in Asia, China, Cotai entertainment district, Hong Kong On Air, Macau, Macau Business, Macau casinos, Macau relationship with China
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Next Hong Kong handover due in 2017
The Hong Kong handover 15 years ago ushered in a new era for the city and for China. 
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