Asia in Review
A First-Hand Account Of The Strength To Overcome. Hear first-hand account from Mr. Junior as he bravely shares his personal story of how he ended up as a human trafficking victim, the hardships he endured as one, and the struggles he had to overcome to eventually emerge a survivor. Host Lily Ong and Guest will […]
Asian And American Education Systems Compared
What are some of the key differences between Asian and American education systems? Why do U.S. teens lag behind in OECD’s global education rankings? Is the American education system broken? What can U.S. learn from the Asian education system and vice versa? ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]
The History Behind the Rohingya Crisis
Dr. Myaing and Lily Ong educate us on the history behind the Rohingya crisis. What role did British play in the conflict? Is Rohingya a long tradition in Burmese politics? What are the Chinese interests in Rohingya? What can the U.S. and the international community do? Why has Aung San Suu Kyi been silent on […]
Shopping Malls In China
China leads the world in in terms of shopping centers. 7 out of 10 cities globally are Chinese cities with the most completed shopping space. Russell Leu and Jay Fidell look at the largest shopping center in Beijing – the futuristic Galaxy Soho. Why are the Chinese in love with shopping centers ? Why do […]
Mindanao, A Troubled Land of Promise
Dr. Abinales appears on Asia in Review to educate us on the history, geography, culture, and conflicts of Mindanao. Some of my questions would be: Why is Mindanao dubbed The Land of Promise? What are some possible resolutions to the conflicts? Is Duterte a fair comparison to Trump? ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]
Do Taiwan Political Parties Serve Citizens Demands
Live via Skype from London, Dr. Dafydd Fell is the United Kingdom’s leading expert on Taiwan affairs. In addition, he is the Director of the Center of Taiwan Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. Dr. Fell appears on Asia in Review with Bill Sharp to discuss Taiwan’s […]
How Deep are Chinas Pockets?
Gordon Chang and Bill Sharp discuss just how financially solvent China is as it continues to invest and loan billions around the world, often to support its one belt, one road. Attention will also be given to the upcoming 19th Party Congress. Finally, we hear about the crisis on the Korean peninsula ThinkTech Hawaii streams […]
Is the Abe Era Over?
Hawaii Pacific University Faculty Member, Defense Contractor, and retired US Navy Intelligence Officer, Captain Carl Schuster, appears on Asia in Review with Bill Sharp to discuss Japan’s Abe era. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check […]
Are you Chinese or Taiwanese
Institute of Taiwan History, Academia Sinica, visiting scholar, Professor Evan Dawley appears on Asia in review with Bill Sharp to discuss his forthcoming book Becoming Taiwanese: Ethnic Identity at the Border of China and Japan. Dawley gives particular focus to the building of ethnic identity as opposed to national identity in the coastal city of […]
Taiwans New Southbound Policy
Natalie Tso, RTI Program Host, joins Bill Sharp on Asia in Review to discuss pension reform and labor standard legislation in the Tsai administration. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for […]