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Mary Kay Magistad
Sea Turtle Poaching and High Demand in China
The Chinese have a taste for turtle, and that’s led to a rise in poaching endangered sea turtles off the coast of the Philippines. Some Philippines military leaders think the poachers may also be doing lead work for the Chinese military.
Germany’s Merkel in China
German chancellor Angela Merkel is in Beijing for a two-day visit expected to focus on the eurzone crisis, Iran and Syria. Accompanied by a 20 strong trade delegation, she is scheduled to meet President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao.
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.
China Cracks Down On ‘Excessive Entertainment’
Satellite broadcasters in China have cut entertainment TV by two-thirds following a government campaign, but many young people are simply switching on their computers instead.
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.
Reaction to the Funeral of Korean Leader Kim Jong Il
Lisa Mullins talks to The World’s Mary Kay Magistad in Beijing about the funeral of Korean leader Kim Jong-il and the reaction to it in Korea and beyond.
North Korea’s Transition to Kim Jong-Un
Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the latest update from The World’s Mary Kay Magistad on the transition to power of North Korea’s new leader, Kim Jong-Un.
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.
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