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Born to Decline? East Asia’s Fertility Rate Crisis
Although widely talked about, the fertility rate crisis has remained an ongoing and unsolved crisis for the last couple of decades, a problem that the majority of developed nations are beginning to experience or have already started experiencing the repercussions of. Incorporating the cultural and economic nuances of the East Asian region, a look into why population decline is imminent and whether we are at a stage to prevent it is a question this article hopes to explore.
Did the War End? The Politics of Remembrance in Post-WW2 East Asia
Between forgetting and remembering, this article examines how governments and civilians in East Asia confront war memories and construct their narratives of the war.
Inspiration of Dystopian Cyberpunk - the History and Culture of the Kowloon Walled City
This article aims to give an overview of the history of the Kowloon Walled City, while identifying how the Walled City is a representation of cultural identity of Hongkongers.
Rear-View Stories of Japan’s Waning Car Scene
Impressions and stories from a summer spent working in a Japanese custom garage.
RAP:PUBLIC and the Battle to Redefine Korean Hip-Hop Survival Shows
RAP:PUBLIC has emerged as an exciting addition to the Korean hip-hop survival show landscape with its 'no judges' format that empowers participating rappers to make critical decisions, including eliminations. While the show initially promised a more democratic and participant-driven approach, this article discusses how its reliance on spectacle-driven elements and live audience voting in the final stages risks reducing the competition to a popularity contest rather than a true test of artistry.
The Impact of Collectivism on East Asian Consumer Behaviour
Observing how the collectivist culture in East Asia influences consumer behaviour. Asian consumers are shown to be more avoidant of risk, and prefer to be assured against risk through greater transparency and being given greater control in their consumer experience.
The War in Ukraine: A Battleground for an Asian Proxy War
This article discusses the geopolitical impact of the Russia-Ukraine War. Identifying its key alliances that have stood behind each country from the start, the article also examines its impact of the Asian superpowers global order.
Baseball and Nation: Taiwan’s Premier 12 Triumph and National Identity
Taiwan’s Premier 12 championship victory highlights the nation’s resilience and passion for baseball, despite unique political challenges and past scandals.
Love in a Twilight City: Negotiating Identity in Hong Kong's Queer Cinema
