Asia Compact | 23.04.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 23.04.2013 | 18:00 UTC Business Auto Industry German carmaker BMW has ambitious plans for China Being present at the Shanghai Auto Show is a must for German premium-segment carmakers, but the Chinese market is changing. BMW China chief Karsten Engel spoke to DW at the Show about his company's strategy. Shanghai Auto Show in focus German carmakers fare well in US market Volkswagen looks back on six decades in Brazil Asia Human Rights EU criticized for lifting Myanmar sanctions As the European Union permanently lifts sanctions against Myanmar, rights campaigners warn that the country is on 'the front edge of a major disaster.' The conflict that won't go away Kachin women want Myanmar sanctions renewed Myanmar's 'worrying' transition Women Suu Kyi prods Japan to achieve gender equality After Aung San Suu Kyi 'embarrassed' her Japanese hosts by pointing out that gender inequality in Japan was far more pronounced than in Myanmar, Tokyo has announced plans to improve working conditions for women. Malala gives hope to poor girls in Pakistan Domestic abuse is a private matter in China 'Afghanistan's women have come a long way' Women fight for their rights News International Relations Japanese lawmakers visit controversial war shrine en masse More than 160 Japanese lawmakers have visited the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, which commemorates the country's war dead, including convicted war criminals. The shrine visit has raised tensions with China and South Korea. More DW More DW Now it's your turn! Support your favorites at the Bobs Awards 2013. Vote for your favorite blogs until May 7 at the Bobs Awards 2013! The jury of international bloggers and media experts has nominated the candidates from over 4,200 submissions. Find more information on the voting here.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013