Asia Cast for Friday 20th November
In this Bulletin… – Foreign investors detained in Beijing; – Hong Kong announces plan for expanded democratic vote; and – Philippine President quits. But first, here
Asia Cast for Thursday 19th November
In this Bulletin… – Outrage at misuse of human blood products; – Opposition says Chinese students threaten Taiwanese jobs; and – Church of Scientology under fire in Australia. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** November 9 marked 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Some experts now think Beijing’s Berlin [...]
Asia Cast for Wednesday 18th November
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Asia Cast for Tuesday 17th November
In this Bulletin… – Rights commission slams China’s one child policy; – Japan’s economic recovery continues to grow; and – Asia gets best view of Leonid meteor shower. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** While Chinese activists and dissidents have seen US President Obama’s visit to China as an opportunity to highlight [...]
Asia Cast for Monday 16th November
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Asia Cast for Sunday 15th November
In this Bulletin… – Heavy snowstorms cause chaos in China; – Renowned climber dies on Nepal peak; and – Suicide bombing kills 11 in Pakistan. ********************** Heavy snowstorms swept through northern China, leaving dozens of buildings collapsed and many injured and dead. The snow also interfered with traffic and travel plans. From November 9 to [...]
Asia Cast for Saturday 14th November
In this Bulletin… – Shenzhen security crackdown continues ; – Hong Kong eagerly awaits arrival of Shen Yun; and – Taiwanese researchers discover greener energy source. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** Authorities in southern China have introduced new rules to restrict people from petitioning their grievances, according to NTDTV. The notice, [...]
Asia Cast for Friday 13th November
In this Bulletin… – Student beatings a common sight on Chinese campuses; – Human rights group reports on China
Asia Cast for Thursday 12th November
In this Bulletin… – China’s oppressive security monitoring draws criticism; – Beijing berates India over Dalai Lama visit; and – Australian PM makes Remembrance Day visit to Afghan troops. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** The Chinese regime is using the city of Shenzhen in Guangdong Province as a testing ground for [...]
Asia Cast for Wednesday 11th November
In this Bulletin… – A gold-mining firm damages Great Wall of China; – Japan wants Okinawa Marine base closed; and – Throughout Asia, Veteran’s Remembrance Day observed. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** A gold mining firm is being investigated after part of one of the oldest sections of the Great Wall [...]
