Asia Compact | 29.01.2013, 02:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 29.01.2013 | 02:00 UTC Asia Democracy Thai monarchy a hindrance to democracy? The recent jailing of a reporter in Thailand has once again illustrated that the country's monarchy is not only restricting press freedom and democracy, but actively endangering it. Thai editor gets 10 years for royal insult Bloody conflict threatens Thailand's security Bangkok's divide evident ahead of no-confidence vote Culture Chinese censors chop foreign films The new James Bond thriller, Skyfall, is just one of several dozen foreign films that China allows into the country each year. But Her Majesty's secret agent still cannot do whatever he pleases in the Middle Kingdom. Artleaks exposes the culture scene's ugly truths Singer raises his voice in Myanmar Journalists end call for editorial revolution after compromise Human rights in China - 'a downward spiral' Journalists end call for editorial revolution after compromise Women The 'lesser sex' dominates literature festival The Jaipur Literature Festival was supposed to focus on Buddhism in literature. But, shaken over the fatal December rape of a student, the perception of women in society had everyone talking right up to the last day. India panel pushes new laws after deadly rape India struggles to improve justice for women The agony of being a woman in India News Asia Major political trial opens in Vietnam Vietnam has put more than 20 people on trial on allegations that they tried to overthrow the country's communist government. This is one of Vietnam's biggest subversion trials in years. Vietnam cracks down on bloggers 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