US: Yes we can but no you can't.
The doublespeak of the Obama administration deals a slap in the face for the Palestinians and the UN resolution condemning Israel. What a shame.
DAN-CHYI CHUA
A (rather) wretched state of affairs and Obama's chance to change it
The Palestinian Authority maneuvers an obstacle course on the path to statehood, and today it goes to the United Nations with a vote against Israel. Question: Will the Americans help or hinder it?
DAN-CHYI CHUA
Lang Lang Is Innocent!
Was the Chinese pianist insulting the Americans when he played a Korean War song at the White House? Xujun Eberlein thinks it was just political naivety.
XUJUN EBERLEIN
Why Chinese Mothers are Crazy
The WSJ spin aside, there is some truth to Amy Chua’s account of Chinese parenting. George Ding, a “survivor” of Chinese parents and a teacher in Beijing, lives to tell the tale.
GEORGE DING
It’s Hmong Mating Season!
It’s that time of the year again! Get into the game of Hmong ball tossing and find a mate on the spot.
MAIBAO (MAIV NPAUJ)
Political Cartoons
Charlie Brown, Garfield, Mutts, and even Mickey Mouse have been used as tools to convey political messages. Once again, cartoon heroes are being used to make a stand, except that this time the artists aren't involved. It's the people that are taking a stand, with a little help from Facebook.
DEBBY NG
Come on, Chinese students!
It’s time to step out of our comfort zone and learn a bit more about the countries we’re in.
HEATHER WANG
An American Hero in Pakistan
The US military doesn't always get it wrong in Pakistan: John Bockmann is winning hearts and minds, the right way.
TAHERA SAJID
Where will the Chilean miners go this Christmas?
Local reports say the 33 men who riveted the world with the survival-and-rescue story will be coming to Israel. But that may be just half the story. Where are they really going?
DAN-CHYI CHUA
Weddings: Asian Couples Get Creative
A wedding is one of the most important events in any Asian calendar, and it is rarely a small affair. Indeed the celebrations have got bigger, as the invites go viral!
DAN-CHYI CHUA
No More Nǐ Hǎos Please
Is it racism or just plain ignorance that’s behind the pseudo-Asian-language nonsense being spouted on the streets of London?
LIM JIN LI
The PacMan and the Politician
Is it a sign of the times when the Philippines' most famous fighter is pulling votes for a senior Democrat in one of the tightest races in the US midterms?
DAN-CHYI CHUA
What Does China Stand For?
Its economic clout aside, China remains an impotent political figure, both on the international and domestic fronts.
ALLEN
“I am Not Hmong. And I Don’t Speak Spanish!”
A Hmong-American mother keeps her peoples’ story and traditions alive for future generations.
MAIBAO (MAIV NPAUJ)
The Chinese Don't Get Dilbert?
Dilbert is coming to China again, after a four-year hiatus. Will the Chinese get American humour this time round?
BERLIN FANG