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East Asia · March, 2012
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Stories about East Asia from March, 2012

31 March 2012

Human rights advocates in Cambodia have been using online maps to document, monitor, and expose human rights violations across the country. Some of the maps track land conflicts, media killings,...

Taiwan: Failed ‘Made in Taiwan’ Clothing Promise Disappoints

Written by 鄭國威 · Taiwan (ROC)

Upon its success in establishing its market, former 'Made-in-Taiwan' fashion brand, Lativ, has decided to relocate its production line overseas. Many of its supporters feel betrayed.

30 March 2012

South Korea: Politician Ridiculed for Twitter Account “Explosion” Accusation

Written by Lee Yoo Eun · North Korea

In South Korea,a politician's ridiculous comment that his Twitter account was "exploded" by the opposition has come under fire. The politician's remark and the governing conservative party's rhetoric have drawn...

29 March 2012

South Korea: Youtube Video on Saving Jeju Village from Naval Base Construction

Written by Lee Yoo Eun · Quick Reads · South Korea

China: Netizens Reactions to North Korea Satellite Launch

Written by Oiwan Lam · China

On March 27, North Korea announced that it would not abandon its satellite launch in mid April despite U.S. President Barack Obama's high profile visit to South Korea this week....

Hong Kong: Citizens Say No to Undemocratic City Mayor Election

Written by Ronald Yick · China

Among the 1,200 Hong Kong Chief Executive Election Committee members, 689 elected Leung Chun-ying to be Hong Kong's next city mayor on March 25. When the result was released, thousands...