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Exploring What It Means to Be Young and Vietnamese

Saigoneer

Hanoi-based podcast, 'The Renovation Generation,' is bringing to light how Vietnam's young population is diverse, complex and full of stories.

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CARTOON: Beijing Driving Out 'Lower-End Population'

Stellina Chen

People say the definition of the term is unclear and discriminating.

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Big Data & AI Harnessed to Perfect the Police State in China

Dr. Willy Wo-Lap Lam

The increasing sophistication and reach of the country’s AI-enabled police-state apparatus mean that it is possible that Liu’s peaceful, moderate and incremental goals for political liberalization might lapse into dormancy for the foreseeable future.

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From Mao to TV Health Shows: The Changing Chain of Command Facing China's Elderly

Wanning Sun

Having lived through the Maoist decades when the Party-state told them how to live their private lives, senior citizens are now learning to become self-governing subjects, writes Wanning Sun.

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The Last of Taiwan's 'Blind Masseurs'

Shannon Lin

'Blind massage' was first introduced to Taiwan by the Japanese during the colonial era. More than 100 years later, signs for blind massage parlors remain a common sight in the underground malls and streets of Taiwan but the number of masseurs is declining.

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How to Ensure China's Elderly are Not Poor

Vincent Koen

Progress with reform across a whole range of areas is needed, including health care, so that citizens can live longer active lives and avoid falling into poverty once they retire, writes Vincent Koen.

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