Asia Compact | 11.01.2013, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 11.01.2013 | 19:00 UTC Asia Justice China signals rethink on labor camps The practice of sending people to labor camps without due trial has long faced criticism, even within China itself. However there are signs that calls to end the system might finally be heeded. 'The end is nigh for China's Communist system' Dissidents remain unheard in Inner Mongolia 'China takes the human rights dialog seriously' North Korea North Korea looks to Vietnam for inspiration There are signs that North Korea may be setting out on the path of economic reform. While its giant neighbor China is one obvious example to follow, experts say Vietnam is seen as a far better model by Pyongyang. Pyongyang's New Year speech fails to impress Kim seeks reconciliation with South, economic turnaround Activist takes hotel chain to task over Pyongyang Trade Japan-China trade recovers despite island spat Though Japanese products and businesses took a pounding at the hands of angry Chinese mobs over the debate over a handful of islands in the East China Sea last year, experts do not see any long-term effects. Japan 'spots' Chinese warship near disputed islands Nationalism is on the rise in Japan Japan insists 'no compromise' on East China Sea islands China, Japan! Taiwan has something to say Society Seoul puts castration to the test A frightening increase in sex crimes in South Korea has led to the first offender sentenced to chemical castration. But critics say castration is a human right violation and won't effectively prevent sexual violence. India considers chemical castration for rapists India continues to mourn deceased rape victim Controversial rape victim remarks unleash storm of protest More DW More DW Wonders of World Heritage Join DW for a breathtaking tour of Germany's 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: From the Aachen Cathedral to Muskauer Park: Park. Our eight routes highlight these unique sites with videos, photo galleries and more. Join us!   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013