LinkAsia
| May 2, 2012
Contributor Charlie Custer reports from Beijing on the growing resentment amongst Chinese towards the wealthy, a hatred sparked by recent corruption scandals involving government officials and their privileged families.
LinkAsia
| Mar 23, 2012
A confidential briefing was secretly recorded and anonymously leaked this week, in which former Chinese high-ranking politician Bo Xilai, since purged from the party, is accused of corruption. The video has not been completely verified. Rumors of ...
LinkAsia
| Feb 10, 2012
The US Consulate in Chengdu, China, swarming with police. Rumors spread like fire on social media. Chongqing Vice Mayor and former Police Chief Wang Lijun is disappeared. Contributor Charlie Custer dissects the story.
LinkAsia
| Dec 16, 2011
Residents of Beijing are embracing the consumerist spirit of Christmas more than ever these days, foregoing any religious undertones that would get in the way of presents, fun, and tinsel.
LinkAsia
| Nov 4, 2011
China is restricting the amount of entertainment television that can air each week. LinkAsia contributor Charlie Custer reports that Chinese netizens are not amused.
LinkAsia
| Oct 7, 2011
A new sex education textbook being introduced to select schools in Beijing is causing a stir in a country where many adults are still unclear themselves on the details of exactly how babies are made. LinkAsia contributor Charlie Custer reports.
LinkAsia
| Sep 16, 2011
Last week, Beijing's propaganda department took control of two of China's boldest and most popular newspapers: the Beijing News and Beijing Times. How will their coverage be affected? LinkAsia contributor Charlie Custer tells us what netizens are ...
LinkAsia
| Sep 2, 2011
Chinese microblogging website Sina Weibo shuts down the accounts of users accused of spreading rumors, while Chinese artist Ai Weiwei uses Twitter to speak up for other activists. LinkAsia contributor Charlie Custer reports.