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Penguin blazes trail to Chinese literature

Bertelsmann subsidiary’s publication of modern and classic Chinese novels in English opens a new window to Chinese culture, whatever its motives may be. Continue reading

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Japan shuffles toward legal casinos

The land of the rising sun is the land of rising hopes for the world’s gaming industry, as Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party introduces a bill to legalize casinos. Continue reading

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Gaining from China’s air defense zone error

China’s ill-considered moves in the East China Sea present an opportunity for progress on a wider solution to regional maritime disputes. Continue reading

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Gaining from China’s air defense zone error

China’s ill-considered moves in the East China Sea present an opportunity for progress on a wider solution to regional maritime disputes. Continue reading

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Giving thanks for Doris Lessing

No one wrote about the emotional workings of the human mind better than Doris Lessing. Continue reading

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Books


Hong Kong On Air
Hong Kong On Air
Insider view of TV news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie

Red-Blooded Risk
Red-Blooded Risk
The Secret History of Wall Street

Lonely Planet Indonesia
Lonely Planet Indonesia
Updated guide to the world's most intriguing archipelago

The Poker Face of Wall Street
The Poker Face of Wall Street
Gambling for investors and investing for gamblers