Mary Kay Magistad
Philippines Wary of China’s Stance in the South China Sea
China’s big appetite for energy is expected to double over the next quarter-century. It already imports more than half of its oil and natural gas, and it’s looking to the resource-rich South China Sea, claiming almost the whole thing as its own. But Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines also have claims there.
Balance Tips to China’s Cities
China has passed a milestone, that more Chinese now live in cities than in rural areas. This sounds impressive from one angle, that just over 10% of Chinese lived in cities when the Communist Party came to power in 1949, and not quite 19% when economic reforms started in 1979. [...]
Following Taiwan Election, China May Renew Reunification Pressure
Now that Taiwan has re-elected its president, there are signs that China is ready to step up the pressure on Taiwan to come closer into its orbit.
Taiwan Set for Presidential Elections
Voters in Taiwan seem to have become disenchanted with their popularly-elected, Harvard-educated president.
Becoming What You Criticize
While doing a story a couple of years ago about China’s soaring real estate prices, a satirical ditty making the rounds on the Internet caught my attention. It was called “Xingfu Li,” or Happiness Lane.
Why Chinese Political Humor is Spreading Online
Political satire is alive and well in China, especially online. That’s despite government attempts to keep a lid on it.
A Moment of Silence for Kim Jong-il
The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reflects on the power of silence after watching the broadcast of the memorial service for North Korea’s former leader Kim Jong-il.
Guidance for North Korea’s Kim Jong Un from Cambodia
North Korea’s young successor might want to look at the example of King Sihanouk of Cambodia, who took power at 18.
China Marks the Passing of Kim Jong Il
How Chinese authorities are handling the news of the death of North Korea’s Kim Jong Il.
Radio Bringing Change in Rwanda
The government of Rwanda is credited with restoring social stability and rebuilding the economy after the 1994 genocide, but critics say Paul Kagame riles with too heavy a hand, especially when it comes to the press.
Buddhism and Modern Life in Bhutan
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is rapidly moderning. But it’s also actively trying to retain its Buddhist spiritual base. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad has the second piece in her two-part series on balancing Buddhism with the modern world.
Finding Balance: Buddhism And Modern Life In China
People in China are increasingly turning to Tibetan Buddhism to help them find meaning in their lives. That’s happening as the Chinese government continues to crack down on the Dalai Lama and Tibetans who revere him.
Organic Farming in China
China may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about places that American organic farmers could learn from. But a group of American advocates of a safe and sustainable food chain learned a few things on their recent trip to organic farms near Beijing.
US-China Building Diplomacy Via Arts and Culture
Anchor Marco Werman speaks to The World’s correspondent Mary Kay Magistad about a delegation of prominent figures in American culture visiting China this week for a forum on arts and culture.
Rwanda Aspires to Become the ‘Singapore of Africa’
Rwanda would like to be the Singapore of Africa – an IT center in the region. And it’s calling on China for help though Rwanda wants to dictate the terms. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Kigali.
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