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Asia
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Asians of the Century 
 This magazine feature from 1999 profiles influential Asians from the 20th century, such as Emperor Hirohito, Ho Chi Minh, Pol Pot, Issey Miyake, Sun Yat-sen, Mohandas Gandhi, Mao Zedong, King Rama, Akira Kurosawa, and the Dalai Lama. Includes an overview article and related pieces on global capitalism, women in Asia, and related topics. From Time magazine. http://www.time.com/time/asia/asia/magazine/1999/990823/cover1.html Topics: Heads of State, Notable People, Notable People: Government Last updated Oct 31, 2007 At Last, Someone Dares to Blame Mao
May 2005 article about a new museum in Shantou, southern China, that "highlights the chaos of the Cultural Revolution that led to the death of 35,000 people." Includes a description of the museum and the involvement of Mao Zedong and the Gang of Four in the Cultural Revolution. Does not include images of the museum. From The Age newspaper, Australia. http://www.theage.com.au/news/World/At-last-someone-dares-to-blame-Mao/2005/05/13/1115843368043.html Topics: Heads of State, History By Place Last updated Sep 1, 2005 Chinese Press Hails Deng Centenary
A compilation of quotes from Chinese news stories about the August 2004 centenary of the birth of China's late supreme leader Deng Xiaoping. Also includes links to profiles of Deng and China's ruling party and to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3587962.stm Topics: Heads of State, History By Place Last updated Jul 26, 2005 Dragon Robe for an Empress of China
This section of an educational site focuses on Chinese dragon robes, which were court robes worn by royalty in China during the Ch'ing dynasty. Provides background information about dragons, the Ch'ing dynasty, and dragon robes. Includes images of details on a robe and many discussion questions about symbols. From the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. http://www.artsmia.org/world-myths/artbyculture/dragon_keyideas.html Topics: Art by Region, Heads of State, History, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Jun 14, 2005 Former Afghan King Returns to Kabul
An April 18, 2002 account of the return from exile of Mohammad Zahir Shah, former king of Afghanistan. From CNN.com. http://archives.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/04/17/afghan.king/ Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 17, 2004 His Majesty King Abdullah II: King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The official Web site of King Abdullah II and the royal family of Jordan. Highlights include biographical information, a detailed family tree, photos and background on the opulent royal palaces and cemeteries, King Abdullah II's philosophy, future plans for Jordan, and the history of Jordan. Available in Arabic and English. (Note: This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer.) http://www.kingabdullah.jo/homepage.php Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Jun 18, 2003 Imperial Household Agency
This official site "presents an introduction to the official duties and various public activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress [of Japan]" and of the royal family. The site features a genealogy, brief biographies of current royalty, information about traditional culture associated with the court (such as court music and cormorant fishing), and transcripts of press conferences. In English and Japanese. Note: May include some stray characters due to translation. http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/eindex.html Topics: Heads of State Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Japan Debates Female Succession
January 2005 news article about how "a Japanese government panel has started debating whether women could take the throne in response to a succession crisis in the Imperial Household" in which "a male heir has not been born since 1965." Includes links to related articles. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://newswww.bbc.net.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4205427.stm Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet
Official website of the executive branch of the Japanese government. Includes a profile of the prime minister and his cabinet ministers, a list of previous prime ministers back to 1996, information about the structure of the Japanese government, the text of the Japanese Constitution, and related information. In English and Japanese. http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/index-e.html Topics: Government, Heads of State Last updated Oct 6, 2005 Profile: Ex-king Zahir Shah
An October 2001 article on the life of Mohammad Zahir Shah, who returned to Afghanistan in April 2002 after 28 years in exile. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1573181.stm Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Profile: Mahmoud Abbas
"Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, was named as chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) after Yasser Arafat died in November 2004, and in January 2005 he won convincingly in the election for president of the Palestinian Authority." This profile provides brief information about his political background. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1933453.stm Topics: Heads of State, International Governments Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Q&A: Taiwan's Election Dispute
News and analysis about the March 2004 re-election of President Chen Shui-bian, which came "just hours after he was shot during a campaign rally." Includes candidate profiles, stories about relations between Taiwan and China, and photo galleries. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3560355.stm Topics: Heads of State Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Taiwan Vote 2000
News and analysis about Taiwan's 2000 election of Chen Shui-bian as president. Features a timeline about Taiwanese political events from 1945 to 2002, candidate profiles, and stories on related topics such as Taiwan-Beijing and Taiwan-U.S. relations. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/asia_pacific/2000/taiwan_election/default.stm Topics: Heads of State, Politics by Place Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Yasser Arafat
A biographical profile of Yassar Arafat (Mohammed Abdel-Raouf Arafat As Qudwa al-Hussaeini), including a discussion of early political activities and participation in protest movements, and his rise to power as leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). This biography accompanied the announcement of his being awarded the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize along with Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin. Includes a brief bibliography. From the Nobel Foundation. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1994/arafat-bio.html Topics: Heads of State, International Governments Last updated Feb 20, 2007 |
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