Asia Compact | 26.10.2012, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 26.10.2012 | 18:00 UTC Asia China China gears up for leadership change Some 2,200 delegates are meeting for the Communist Party of China's 18th congress that opens on 8 November. By the end, China will have a new party leadership that the world will have to live with for 10 years. Xi will have limited power with Hu on the sidelines Former police chief and Communist Party await verdict Hu Jintao stoops to conquer News Conflict Thousands displaced in Myanmar religious unrest The number killed has grown above 60 and thousands have been displaced as violence in Myanmar continues. The fighting has cast a shadow over the reformist government's attempts to remake Myanmar's international image. Growing pains in Myanmar Asia Human Rights Missionaries rescue trafficked Koreans in China A large number of North Koreans in China are women, many of whom are trafficked there and forced to work as sex slaves. Missionaries in South Korea are helping to rescue them. Human trafficking, prostitution thrive in Afghanistan Dictators are only human: North Korean artist North Koreans flee in search of freedom News European Union EU awards Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought The European Parliament has named two Iranians the winners of the Sakharov freedom prize. The filmmaker and human rights lawyer take their place among previous laureates, including Nelson Mandela and Aung Sang Suu Kyi. Prestigious European Prize to Two Iranians More DW More DW Learning by Ear – Destination: Togo! DW's multimedia edutainment program asked listeners to submit their stories about a personal event that changed their lives. The winning story will be staged in Lomé/Togo. Follow the theatre workshop online! More DW PopXport brings you the best music and the chance to win an iPod touch The new contest from PopXport takes a look at the German songs that were ranked highest around the world. Send us your favorite and you will have a chance at winning an iPod touch. More DW Kick off! Bundesliga action on Facebook The passion and the action of the Bundesliga – every game, every goal, every week. Get involved and discuss German soccer with real fans around the world. Once the last whistle has blown, we get you up to speed. More DW Kultur.21 – The culture magazin on Facebook Discover culture. Germany has become a hub of creativity for the 21st century. The world is watching what trends are emerging from Berlin and beyond. Find out more on our Facebook page. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012