Chronic problems for city democracy have prevented Singapore social media from changing politics
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Afghan Corruption Barrier to Peaceful Outcome
All signs from government point to no solution for plague of Afghan corruption threatening progress
Is Tide Receding For Chinese Social Harmony?
Vast inequality and repression of minority groups is combining to undermine Chinese social harmony
Flowering Burma Artists Breathe New Freedoms
With worst of dictatorship apparently over, growth is in cards for new generation of Burma artists
Cambodian NGOs Draft Letter to Protest New Restrictions
Government legislation looks poised to create serious barriers to good work of Cambodian NGOs
Hong Kong Veto Slammed by Chinese State Media
Beijing outrage at Hong Kong rejection of limited democracy plan outlined in Chinese state media
Taking a Look at the New Chinese Anti-Corruption App
Amid high profile graft battle, the new Chinese anti-corruption app is seen as high tech solution
Hong Kong Election Restrictions Rejected by Legislature
Pro-democracy lawmakers take daring stand against China’s control over Hong Kong election rules
Hong Kong Showdown Over Election Rules Imminent
Democracy supporters and Beijing set for debate over election laws in vital Hong Kong showdown
Ai Weiwei Art Show is New Turn For Artist
Less overtly political but characteristically provocative, new Ai Weiwei art presented in China