Monthly Archives: December 2009

Incident Reports | Published December 12, 2009

Yunnan Officials Harass, Obstruct Swiss Film Crew

Correspondents working for Swiss television were harassed by local officials in Yunnan for several days and blocked from doing their work, despite having official invitations and permission to film. Sources and a Chinese assistant were also intimidated. Two correspondents tell the story below:

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Events | Published December 4, 2009

Dec 15 – The Logic Of Survival: North Korea, Against All Odds

**Bring passport or photo ID** North Korea is often described as ‘strange’ or ‘paranoid’ country. Nothing can be further from the truth, leading North Korea-watcher Andrei Lankov argues. North Korea’s leaders are rational and far-sighted, and they are successful survivors and master diplomats who have outsmarted even the most formidable adversaries. They know that doing [...]