Category Archives: China

Japan, China and their ‘history problem’

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Having left Asia 150 years ago, Japan is finding there is no easy way back. Continue reading →

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Japan needs emperor to apologize

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Most Japanese are willing to put a past generation’s sins behind them, even if it means that someone of authority displays the courage to stand up and do the right thing. Continue reading →

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Samsung takes big hit in battle against Apple as EU probes patents, Germany blocks tablets

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

This global legal challenge seems to be a never-ending saga; this pis a good snapshot of the Apple-Samsung square-off. Continue reading →

Posted in China, Marketing, S Korea Economy, Selling, Trade, USA | Tagged ap, Apple, consumer electronics, electronics, Korea, marketing, Samsung, South Korea | Leave a comment

Asia’s K-Pop clones dance to South Korean beat

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Korean boy and girl groups are unabashedly sexy – while offering a “safety in numbers” group setting Continue reading →

Posted in China, Japan, Marketing, S Korea Economy, Selling, Taiwan, Trade | Tagged Asia, dance, hallyu, music, pop culture, South Korea | Leave a comment

Succession in North Korea

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Briefing on post-Kim Jong-Il North Korea. Continue reading →

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Kim Jong-un Leader of N Korean Army / Kim worship may be real

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Tom Coyner

It can be dangerous to underestimate the effectiveness of a multi-generational cult personality state religion. Continue reading →

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China’s Newest Province?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Tom Coyner

All Koreans quite rightly desire a reunification of their country, but China may choose a different fate. Continue reading →

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Kim Jong Il dead: What’s next for North Korea?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Heir apparent Kim Jong Un’s hold on the country is far from certain. Continue reading →

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In SKorea, a mass market for luxury goods/ S Korea: Living it up in luxury

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Tom Coyner

outh Koreans are less bashful than other Asians about flaunting their bling. Continue reading →

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North Korea: The War Game

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Tom Coyner

This six-year-old exercise, unfortunately, is even more relevant to today than then. Continue reading →

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