Stories about East Asia from August, 2015
Speaking Up for the Big Endangered Elephant in the Room
"So many people around the world love elephants but aren’t aware that elephants are in crisis."
In Malaysia, Myanmar's Refugee Children Go to School in Fear
A video documentation project highlights the plight of the Myanmar refugee community in Malaysia.
Shanghai Telecom Triples Cost of Access to Overseas Websites
If commercial restrictions on accessing overseas sites becomes common practice, the Chinese Internet could become a de facto domestic network for the majority of Internet users.
Protests as Malaysia Suspends Two Newspapers Following a Corruption Expose
"We must never forget abuses of power today. You can suspend The Edge but you can't suspend truth!"
On the Seventieth Anniversary of the Bombing, Japan Remembers Nagasaki
Long overshadowed by Hiroshima, the atomic bombing of Nagasaki highlights Japan's memory of the war.
Why Are Japanese Airsoft Fans Cosplaying the Ukrainian Military?
Japan and Ukraine are miles apart. Why are Japanese airsoft players dressing as Ukrainian military and modeling their game scenarios after anti-terrorist operations in eastern Ukraine?
As the Country Celebrates its Golden Year, Singaporeans Turn Nostalgic on the Internet
"The main objective is to relive memories for the earlier generation and introduce these to the younger ones for a deeper appreciation of the Lion City’s rich history."
Hong Kong Chinglish Page Conquers the Local Internet Overnight
You think an actor like Jackie Chan lacks rice? What spring are you upping?
After 515 Days, Discovered Debris Raises More Questions For Flight 370 Families in China
Contradictions in investigations rekindled frustration among the families of passengers on the missing plane.
How Social Media Moved People to Act in Flood-Ravaged Myanmar
"This time the flood is being covered minute-by-minute via social media and we can see how authorities have responded, for better or for worse."
Before and After the Bomb: an Interactive Tour of Nagasaki
The Nagasaki Archive is an interactive web tool based on Google Earth that explores Nagasaki - before and after the atomic bombing of August 9th, 1945.
China Steps Up Internet Surveillance With “Cybersecurity Police Stations” at Major Websites
Until now, managing online discourse has been delegated to Internet content providers on a largely ad hoc basis.
Muhammadiyah Wants Indonesia be a Key Player in the World
With a large population and abundant resources, the Islamic group Muhammadiyah wants to push Indonesia to emerge as a key player in the world.
Metal Titans From the US and Japan Agree to an Epic Giant Robot Battle
American and Japanese robotics companies Megabots and Suidobashi Heavy Industries have agreed to participate in a giant robot battle one year from now.
Despite Millions of Recruits, Criticism of China's Online Civilization Army Mounts
China Communist Youth League has recruited approximately 18 million "civilization volunteers" to “spread positive energy” online.
Summer is the Season for Fireworks in Japan
In July and August, massive and elaborate fireworks displays are held all over Japan.
China Finally Opens Door to Overseas Game Consoles
China finally lifts its ban on sales of game consoles. Is this the dawn of a new age in home video entertainment?
Taiwan’s Anti-Curriculum Change Campaign Intensifies Following Student Activist's Death
"Today is Guan-Hua Lin’s birthday, July 30. He had only one hope...that we Taiwanese can receive an education based on a Taiwanese perspective. "
Global Voices Partners with Myanmar’s The Irrawaddy
Because of its critical reports, The Irrawaddy magazine was banned by the military regime in Myanmar and anyone found with a copy could be arrested and imprisoned.
Malaysia’s #AtTheEdge Campaign Challenges Media Censorship
"At a time when there are more questions than answers available regarding the financial scandal, the Ministry’s action appears to be a self-serving draconian attempt at shutting up inquisitive Malaysians."
Hong Kong Stages ‘Breast Walk’ to Protest Police and Judicial Absurdity
Can a protester really assault a policeman with her breasts?