Asia The long read: From the Anthropocene to the Urbanocene: Understanding Asia’s rural out-migration and global climate change December 14, 2018 0 By Tun Myint In addition to natural cycles of change, global climate change is driven by individual behaviours of consumption and life-style dynamics, which are…
Asia Tell the World I am Coming Home: Asian Culture and the Third Culture Kid October 16, 2018 0 Written by Niyati Pingali By definition, a third culture kid (TCK) is one who has grown up in a culture different to that of their…
China Who are the expats in China? The case of Suzhou April 17, 2018 0 Written by Hyungmin Kim. There are increasing numbers of foreign nationals in large Chinese cities. The number of foreign nationals with a working permit increased…
China How Chinese women in the sex industry (xiaojie) are knit into the fabric of society April 16, 2018 0 Written by Yeon Jung Yu. An estimated four to ten million women are currently working in China’s sex trade. The majority of these women are…
China The Challenges of North Korean Refugees in China April 3, 2018 0 Written by Andrea Rakushin Lee. North Korean refugees often face myriad challenges once they escape and cross the Sino-North Korean border. Many are guided by…
Bangladesh Hindus – Enemies of Bangladesh? March 21, 2018 1 Written by Srabasti Sarker. The migration of Hindus from Bangladesh to India has steadily increased in the past 53 years. Around 11.3 million Hindus have…
China Social Image Construction and the Olympic Civilisation Process at Beijing’s 2008 Olympics February 8, 2018 1 Written by Anne-Marie Broudehoux. Beijing 2008 provides a fascinating incursion into the realm of Olympic-driven social image construction. For Beijing Olympic organisers and China’s national…
Cambodia In Between Places: Migration Among Cambodia’s Coastal Communities August 8, 2017 0 Written by Furqan Asif. Cambodia and its people are no strangers to migration. The movement of people has defined the country throughout history, catalysed by…
China Tibetan Women adapt to Qinghai modernity July 25, 2016 0 Written by Hamsa Rajan. The northeastern area of Qinghai province is home to many ‘Tibetan autonomous’ counties and prefectures, with unique ritual practices, local languages…
Diaspora Overseas Chinese Have Mixed Feelings About Returning Home April 18, 2016 0 Written by Lotus Yang Ruan. PRC citizen Jiajie Li (subject names are pseudonymous) decided to move to Hong Kong after completing his Master’s program in…
