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Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's Me and My Motorcade, Taiwanese and Chinese students rise above old rivalries, and Dehli's High Court turns digital.
Hit factory
Despite years of turbulence between Taiwan and China, this island’s pop culture leaves the mainland standing. From idols to protest singers via television talent shows, Taipei pop is the country’s new heavy industry.
Travel
Italy's Malpensa airport loses out to Rome, Taiwan's airline face turbulent times and Japan re-enters the regional aircraft market.
Asia
Imagine walking into a room bursting with not-yet-released products, from bath oils and bottled water to exercise machines and lipsticks. Now imagine being told to help yourself.
Asia
Michelin judges Tokyo a gourmet's delight, Taiwan's weapons programme, and the beautification of Seoul.
Yongkang Park and Daan
Taiwan has been out on a limb, diplomatically, for the past 35 years but that hasn’t stopped its capital Taipei from thriving. It’s a blend of Chinese, Japanese and indigenous influences.
Bids for freedom
There are always countries on the way in or out – breakaway states eager for independence or clamouring for reassimilation. This is the current crop of nations in waiting.
Wheeler dealer
Giant is the world’s largest bicycle firm. While China takes the mass market, Giant pushes prices for specialist models ever higher. Its president also plans to turn Taiwan into a cycling heaven.
