Asia InsightTemporada 15

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An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.

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11 Episodes

Myanmar People Surviving in a Chinese Border City
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Myanmar People Surviving in a Chinese Border CityAfter a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili, struggling to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.
Searching for Vietnam's Lost Families
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Searching for Vietnam's Lost FamiliesFifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, many people still search for family separated in the chaos. YouTuber Tuan Vy uses his channel to track down clues and reunite loved ones.
The Giant Project Changing Hong Kong
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The Giant Project Changing Hong KongLarge-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction.
The Online Casino Crisis in the Philippines
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The Online Casino Crisis in the PhilippinesGovernment-approved online casinos have provided a major source of national revenue in the Philippines, but their availability has brought a crisis where citizens develop severe gambling addictions.
A New Passion for Pets: Thailand
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A New Passion for Pets: ThailandThailand is experiencing an unprecedent boom in pet ownership, and pet-friendly hotels, movie theaters, and other facilities are on the rise. We explore how this is affecting local life.
The Unmarriageable Men: Woes in China's Farming Villages
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The Unmarriageable Men: Woes in China's Farming VillagesA population imbalance has occurred in China where men outnumber women, and men in farming villages face difficulties when trying to marry, with expectations from women such as a condominium and car.
"Haenyeo" Women of the Sea: Saving Tradition in South Korea
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"Haenyeo" Women of the Sea: Saving Tradition in South KoreaSouth Korea's Jeju Island is home to the free-diving women fishers called "Haenyeo." As their numbers dwindle due to aging, a new generation attempts to carry on the culture in their own way.
Migration for Education: Chinese Families Rush to Thailand
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Migration for Education: Chinese Families Rush to ThailandMany Chinese families choose educational migration to Chiang Mai to enroll their children in international schools, avoiding intense academic pressure and giving new options for their futures.
A New Stage for Taiwanese Puppetry
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A New Stage for Taiwanese PuppetryIn Taiwan, traditional puppet theater is enjoying a resurgence, capturing the hearts of young fans, and finding new audiences through video and social media.
Defecting to Democracy: Myanmar
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Defecting to Democracy: MyanmarAs Myanmar's civil war drags on, some soldiers are defecting, unhappy with the military's violent oppression of civilians. They are joining the fight for democracy from the country's border regions.
Fighting for Democracy: Young Voters in Bangladesh
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Fighting for Democracy: Young Voters in BangladeshBangladesh has held its first general election since antigovernment protests in which 1,400 protestors were killed. We join young voters who carry on the will of those who lost their lives.