Articles by Tom Plate
Sea change
Tom Plate analyzes the effect that Kim Jong-il's death would have on the Korean peninsula
Published on: 9/15/2008
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A tale of two women
Japan and the United States may have new firsts regarding women and politics, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 9/9/2008
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Still worth noting
Tom Plate discusses the latest resignation of a Japanese prime minister, Yasuo Fukuda
Published on: 9/3/2008
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Remarkable women
Tom Plate discusses the achievements of admirable women from America and Asia
Published on: 8/28/2008
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Youthful oldies
China's "old" politicians aren't necessarily entrenched or resistant to reform, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 8/21/2008
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My two cents
Tom Plate writes about recent and hoped-for developments in Asia
Published on: 8/18/2008
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A real winner
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou's nuanced approach is key to diplomatic success with China, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 8/14/2008
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More than just games
Tom Plate writes Americans should tune in to the Beijing Olympics to watch the politics
Published on: 8/8/2008
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Flying high
Tom Plate hopes China doesn't crash as it soars in its shining moment: the Beijing Olympics
Published on: 8/4/2008
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Watching the games
The media spotlight on China's political reality during the Beijing Olympics will be a challenge for the country's leaders, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 7/29/2008
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Lesson to learn
Tom Plate says like Asian economies found out 10 years ago, the United States will learn the trouble with hedge funds
Published on: 7/24/2008
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Shaping a new world order
The West should engage in the Organization of the Islamic Conference's call for a "dialogue of civilizations," writes Tom Plate
Published on: 7/18/2008
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A little morning calm
The media should pay more attention to China and Taiwan's attempts to stabilize relations, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 7/14/2008
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Haste not a waste
Tom Plate commends the Bush administration's decision to kick into gear talks with North Korea
Published on: 6/27/2008
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A weighty problem
Tom Plate compares how Japan and America are addressing the health issue of obesity
Published on: 6/23/2008
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Strait-talk from Bush Sr.
Tom Plate explains why current China-Taiwan relations and the recently published diary of George H.W. Bush about his year as chief U.S. representative in Beijing both seem rather sensible
Published on: 6/18/2008
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A world in need of humility
The presidents of Pakistan and South Korea need to exercise more humility, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 6/11/2008
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A weak PM with strong ideas
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda may soon be out of office, but he should be commended for trying to leave his mark as an above-the-fray statesman, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 6/6/2008
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China and the Hollywood Squares
American celebrities could learn from the example set by China's neighbors in the wake of the Sichuan earthquake, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 5/30/2008
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Where to go and stay in Asia
Speaking from his experiences as a columnist traveling to Asia, Tom Plate offers recommendations for those visiting the continent
Published on: 5/28/2008
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Taiwan's winner
Taiwan has reason to cheer for its new president, but Beijing does too, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 5/22/2008
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China and Burma: now and then
In the wake of two catastrophic natural disasters, Tom Plate discusses the differences in how the governments of China and Myanmar responded
Published on: 5/19/2008
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China's tragic earthquake
While the Chinese media often deserves censure, its post-earthquake reporting warrants commendation, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 5/19/2008
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Open up, Burma
The ruling generals of Myanmar need to let global aid in to help the Burmese people after the devastating cyclone, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 5/7/2008
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Some old political magic
Former Prime Minister Koizumi can help Japan's political clout match its economic might, writes Tom Plate
Published on: 5/2/2008
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Tom Plate
Pacific Perspectives Columnist
asiamedia@international.ucla.edu
Tom Plate is a columnist and regular contributor to The South China Morning Post, Mainichi Shimbun, The China Times, The Korea Times, The Khaleej Times, The Seattle Times, The San Diego Business Journal, and The Straits Times. His latest book, Confessions of a Media Man, is published by Marshall Cavendish. He currently working on a new book about Asia and America.
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