13 wishful actions Asian leaders hoped to take this year
1. Could I have a dream that Mr. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China; President-elect of the People’s Republic of China, will play a greater role in the global peace of the yellow continent and the world? Shops and houses are filled with Chinese goods, but China’s interest in […]
Three culinary arts students introduce kimchi to world
Do kimchi and buses mix? For three culinary science students from the tourism college of Kyung Hee University, the answer is yes. Ryu Si-hyeong, 29, Kim Seung-min, 29, and Jo Seok-beom, 25, have remodeled their “kimchi bus” and driven some 50,000 kilometers across Europe and North America to promote Korean food culture. They traveled to 130 […]
A Ukrainian Carries A Torch During A Rally To Remember Stepan Bandera Who Stood Up Against Soviet Regime
A Ukrainian nationalist carries a torch during a rally in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, late Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. The rally was organized on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Stepan Bandera, founder of a rebel army that fought against the Soviet regime. Poster at background right reads: “Bandera will come and bring – Discipline.” […]
As New Year’s dawns, a look at the future
A little known spy agency has hoisted a crystal ball to gaze into the future, determining how new technologies could lead to everything from precisely managed smart cities, to battery-powered exoskeletons helping grandma get around, to time-and-money saving personalized medicine. The possibilities outlined in “Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds” might sound like science-fiction, but the […]
Members Of Pro-Gun Group Rally At Illinois State Capitol Amid Raising Voice Of Gun Control
In this March 7, 2012 file photo taken in Springfield, Ill., members of the pro-gun group Guns Save Life rally at the Illinois State Capitol. The divide between those who favor gun control and those who don’t has existed for decades, separating America into hostile camps of conservative vs. liberal, rural vs. urban. As the […]
Hallyu to turbo-charge new year
Psy to release follow-up song in February “Hallyu” or the Korean wave, led mainly by K-pop in the past, is set to become even more influential around the world next year. Psy, who amazed the world with massive hit “Gangnam Style,” is ready to break into world music markets with a new song in February […]
As the World Rebalances in the Asian-Pacific Century, So Must the United States
*Author, Patrick M. Cronin is Senior Advisor and Senior Director, Asia-Pacific Security Program, Center for a New American Security in Washington, D.C. As the world’s center of economic gravity continues to shift to the Asia-Pacific region, the US decision to refocus its foreign policy toward Asia is motivated by both long-term interests and short-term events, […]
Xi Jinping Meets With President Of The 67th UN General Assembly Session In Beijing
Xi Jinping (R), general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Vuk Jeremic, president of the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly, in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 27, 2012. <Xinhua/Ding Lin> Xi Jinping (R), general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, shakes hands with […]
2013 ‘It’ color Emerald
Selected as ‘2013 Color of the Year’ by Pantone, the refreshing shade of emerald green brings a sense of rejuvenation to a multitude of designs, from home decor to fashion runways worldwide. Expect more green in 2013 Customers can expect to see more green in fashion and home decor this year. Emerald was recently selected […]
Can Kerry ease US-North tensions?
The plot has thickened in Northeast Asia with U.S. President Barack Obama’s nomination of Senator John Kerry for Secretary of State, as the seasoned foreign affairs veteran has been outspoken on the need to engage the recalcitrant North Korean regime. Analysts point out that Kerry will have a laundry list of more pressing items to […]
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