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NOA Episode 8 Tales From Three Generations

NOA Episode 8 Tales From Three Generations

In this episode, hosted by our very own Aysima Ahmadli, we are joined by Ulviyya and Maryam, who will be sharing with us stories of mutual support and peaceful coexistence between Azerbaijanis and Armenians despite the tensions that existed between the two ethnic groups in the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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NOA Episode 7 Fast Fashion and Sustainability

NOA Episode 7 Fast Fashion and Sustainability

Remember the recent 11.11 sale? Did you make a purchase during then? In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Charmaine, in a deep dive into the world of fast fashion. Do we, as consumers, consciously think of the environmental and social costs whenever we purchase a piece of clothing? How do we determine if brands are greenwashing or are truly dedicated to sustainability?

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Refugees and Migrant Workers in Asia – the forgotten victims of Covid-19?
Insight, Culture, Public Health Sasha Chua Insight, Culture, Public Health Sasha Chua

Refugees and Migrant Workers in Asia – the forgotten victims of Covid-19?

From migrant workers in India, Rohingya refugees and their deportation from Malaysian shores, to the apparent systematic indifference and discrimination in Singapore’s handling of covid-19 amongst its migrant worker community. ‘Covid-19 has not only caused a global public health crisis, but also a humanitarian emergency.’

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'Hong Kong Nationalism': why 'national identification' cannot be directly equated with independence
Opinion, Politics, History, Culture Omar Khan Opinion, Politics, History, Culture Omar Khan

'Hong Kong Nationalism': why 'national identification' cannot be directly equated with independence

From socio-cultural identification to the collectivisation of separatism, localism, nationalism, demands for self-autonomous rule and democracy under the same motivations of ‘Hong Kong independence,’ the article, complemented with a summary of Hong Kong’s historical past, aims to highlight the differences behind all these terms and focus on Hong Kong’s ‘core values’ and related merits.

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The ‘Hong Kong problem’ and the current socio-political climate: the chicken or the egg debate
Opinion, History, Culture, Politics Omar Khan Opinion, History, Culture, Politics Omar Khan

The ‘Hong Kong problem’ and the current socio-political climate: the chicken or the egg debate

Over the last two decades, the city has witnessed a series of social conflicts over issues such as competition for school entry quotas and milk powder scandals, most of which saw clashes between ‘New Immigrants’ and members of the local community. Closer analysis reveals that events relating to promotions of ‘One China’ have repeatedly brought about clashes in Hong Kong’s society. Whilst this identity was predetermined by its historic past, the escalation of social conflicts into the current climate of social unrest suggests that conflicting interests are no longer result of cultural differences but a contradiction with local interests and Hong Kong’s ‘core values.’

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Chinese Nationalism, Supporters of British Colonialism and ‘Localism’: A lack of national sentiment
Opinion, History, Culture Omar Khan Opinion, History, Culture Omar Khan

Chinese Nationalism, Supporters of British Colonialism and ‘Localism’: A lack of national sentiment

The lack of collective unity felt in Hong Kong owes massively to its historical and cultural background. Having undergone a turbulent 20th century, characterised by two regime changes in China in 1949 and 1966 respectively and later the end to British colonial rule in 1997, whilst nationalist sentiments were arguably present, they were never powerful enough to stimulate a political movement.

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NOA Episode 5.2 Three Hong Kongers On A Sofa: You, Me, We
Narratives of Asia, Politics, Culture Omar Khan Narratives of Asia, Politics, Culture Omar Khan

NOA Episode 5.2 Three Hong Kongers On A Sofa: You, Me, We

In the second of our two-part podcast series, ‘Three Hong Kongers On A Sofa: You, Me, We’, continuing from where we left off last time, we will be sharing yet another series of reflections. This time, the confessions focus more on social changes in both the community and also at home. Observable changes in social behaviour and also interpersonal relations could be evidenced; whether that be with members of the public, friends and also family members.

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NOA Episode 5.1 Three Hong Kongers On A Sofa: You, Me We
Narratives of Asia, Politics, Culture Omar Khan Narratives of Asia, Politics, Culture Omar Khan

NOA Episode 5.1 Three Hong Kongers On A Sofa: You, Me We

In the first of our two-part podcast series, ‘Three Hong Kongers On A Sofa: You, Me, We’, we will be sharing with you a series of reflections on last summer, touching on areas such as initial reactions to the movement, impact on daily life in Hong Kong and also observations of the various reactions and responses in the community. There will also be room for brief insight into the key features of the movement and observable differences in the city.

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