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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.

Fri. 1:30 - 2:00 (UTC)
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Jun. 21, Fri.

"Tiananmen No More" HK Fights for Democracy




16 years after Hong Kong was returned to Chinese rule, residents are increasingly feeling controlled and restricted by the government and are fighting to maintain the freedom and democracy they enjoyed for so long.
Keeping memories alive of the crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Tiananmen Square on Jun. 4, 1989, is one method they are using to express their opposition. Activities include hosting mass memorials and operating a museum dedicated to the tragic event. This episode follows the Hong Kong residents' struggle for freedom and democracy.

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Jun. 14, Fri.

Bhutan Battles Waste

Modernization and an influx of migrant workers have created a huge surge in waste in Bhutan.
A lack of awareness and garbage collection systems is spoiling this so called earthly paradise, as crushed PET bottles, plastic bags, cans and other such garbage pollute the streets.
Hope hasn't been completely lost however, as a green entrepreneur bids to clean up his homeland. He's made it his responsibility to educate the public and make disposal and recycling easier since launching the country's first ever waste-management firm several years ago.
In this episode of Asia Insight we follow this man's efforts to return Bhutan to its former beauty.

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