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China: Beijing censors news about Egypt online

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Chinese authorities are concerned about the impact calls for democracy in Egypt could have on their people. Another sumo scandal taints the formerly wholesome image of the sport. And we'll see how in India transsexuals are no longer officially male or female, but "other".

THE WEEK IN ASIA
Philippines: A historic peace plan
12/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Philippines: A historic peace plan

In the Philippines separatist rebels have reached a compromise with the government to end a long and brutal conflict. In Pakistan, was a 14 year old schoolgirl too much of a threat to the Taliban? A pint-sized rights activist was shot in the head this week, leaving the country in shock. Finally, it’s the Chinese Nobel Prize winner that authorities can get behind. Author Mo Yan gets the nod from Stockholm.
Burma: Eldorado or mirage?
05/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Burma: Eldorado or mirage?

As the new Burma opens up to the world, the world is rushing in to get a piece of the action. Our correspondent looks at the challenges ahead. Next, forget rolling green slopes and temperate climes - in China's Gobi desert, wine-making is a whole different story. Finally, we look at how Thailand is sending its teenage delinquents to boot camp.
Nepal: bad luck or human error?
28/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Nepal: bad luck or human error?

It's a sad start to Nepal's autumn climbing season, the peak time for tourism, after both a deadly avalanche and plane crash. Next, overcrowding, violence and a mass riot: Chinese electronics firm Foxconn is back in the headlines. Finally, Afghan authorities try to tackle the rise in insider attacks - we take a look at the re-vetting process.
India: conflicting communities, shared trauma
21/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

India: conflicting communities, shared trauma

Deadly ethnic violence in North East India has displaced hundreds of thousands, and left both sides terrorised. Then, the East Asia coastline is at the heart of not just one, but multiple territorial disputes. And, with the passing of South Korea's Reverend Moon, tears leave way to tension as the Church looks for new direction.
The Xi Jinping enigma
15/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

The Xi Jinping enigma

China's president-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, reappears after questions were raised over his unexplained disappearance from the public eye. Next, as we head into the monsoon season, Thailand is building its version of the Great Wall to prevent floodwaters from destroying urban areas. Finally, we look at how the Chinese have become avid fans of plastic surgery.

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