Adam Minter
Writer
Adam Minter is an American writer based in Asia, where he covers politics, culture, business and junk.
China's champions
Telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies exemplifies the role, and is now trying to reassure foreign clients of its independence.
Botching doping laws
A proposed US law could bring athletes caught doping - not just Americans - five years in prison, fines of $250,000 and civil lawsuits.
Obsolete but dangerous
Your old smartphone has been deemed a possible security risk, because Chinese recyclers could turn them into counterfeit goods that enter military supply chains.
Electric future
Electric cars are dear, but good news: Asia's emerging middle class seems open to the idea of e-scooters if the price is right and charging is convenient.
Interpol debacle
Global institutions perhaps can no longer trust that Chinese domestic politics won't interfere with their work when they appoint Chinese at the top.
India in Africa
China's largesse has certainly benefited the continent but an Indian innovation, however, could be what African countries really need.
A fiancee's worth
Local officials in China decree a 'bride's price' should not exceed the average villager's income, which is $2,900 per year - about 93,600 baht.
2 Chinas in one
New censorship in China including online video game action and foreign writers in textbooks show the country is dividing into information haves and have-nots.
Grindr in China
While Sina Weibo was still trying to restrict LGBT content, China-owned Grindr was announcing in Shenzhen it plans an overseas IPO.
Our plastic crisis
Just eight countries in 'developing Asia' are responsible for about 63% of total plastic waste flowing into the oceans - and Thailand is one.