Society

China Tries New Tactics as it Loses its Soft Power War on the West
The percentage of people around the world who hold a favorable perception of China declined from 48 per cent in 2007 to 40 per cent in 2016.

BREAKING: Hong Kong Jails 'Political Prisoners' Wong, Law and Chow
Joshua Wong, Alex Chow and Nathan Law are being described as Hong Kong’s ‘first political prisoners’ after being sent to prison for actions in the days before the 2014 Umbrella Movement.

A Brief Primer on Vietnam’s Football History
Vietnamese widespread support for foreign football teams over local ones has much to do with the history of football sponsorships and scandals.

MAMA and Hong Kong's Role in Spreading South Korea's Popular Culture
To the surprise of many, Hong Kong also has an unique and critical role in spreading South Korean popular culture.

How Blockbuster Movies Capture China’s Changing Nationalism
Now the country’s highest-grossing film ever, ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ merges Hollywood-style thrills with state-sanctioned patriotism.

INFOGRAPHIC: Breaking the Bank to Host the University Games
How much should a city spend on the Universiade? Answers vary widely.