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Matt Walsh arrives at the Am I Racist? premiere in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: Getty Images

Meet Matt Walsh, who’s behind the controversial Am I Racist? mockumentary

Ben Shapiro’s The Daily Wire is behind this Borat-style documentary film that sees Walsh going undercover to explore the DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) industry.

Ben Shapiro’s The Daily Wire is behind this Borat-style documentary film that sees Walsh going undercover to explore the DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) industry

Want gender equality in the workplace? Men must get involved

2 China ‘divorce partners’ gain fame after leaving wives to live together

Opinion | Paris Games and philanthropy show power of the human spirit

The new norm of navigating good and bad news simultaneously reminds us that what truly matters is how we choose to respond.

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Athletes take part in the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on September 8. Photo: Kyodo

Opinion | How Chinese with disabilities are inspiring a more inclusive country

China must enforce its disability rights laws and improve accessibility, but social attitudes also need to shift beyond discrimination and pity.

Japan scraps idea of cash payouts for city women to marry men in rural areas

As they age, many rural areas in the world’s fourth-biggest economy are facing a depopulation crisis, with some small towns having hardly any – or even zero – children.

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Opinion | Why Black Myth: Wukong’s success should spark reflection on sexism in gaming

Sexually explicit comments by the CEO of the studio that developed the game underscore a wider problem in the gaming industry.

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Women walk by a screen promoting the blockbuster Chinese video game “Black Myth: Wukong” outside a commercial office building in Beijing on August 27. Photo: AP

How can we make public spaces more welcoming for neurodivergent visitors?

People with autism and ADHD interact with the world differently – and designing for inclusivity has never been more important

On Balance | No room for foreign policy in a US election marred by personal attacks

As Kamala Harris erases Trump’s former lead in polls, the Republican obsession with her identity isn’t doing them any favours with voters.

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Record number of LGBTQ athletes competing at the 2024 Olympics

Organisers of the Paris Olympics have underscored diversity and inclusion as major themes, showcasing drag queens and refugee athletes in Friday’s opening ceremony.

A record number of athletes who identify as LGBTQ are participating at this year’s Paris Olympics. Photo: Shutterstock

Will multiculturalism road map help boost ‘sense of belonging’ in Australia?

A new report has suggested nearly 30 steps to boost Australia’s cultural diversity, including offering citizenship tests in non-English languages.

Lanterns hang from above as crowds flock to Dixon Street Mall as part of Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown, Sydney, Australia, in January 2022. Photo: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Hong Kong companies resist HKEX plan to fix overboarding issue

Wong’s comments represent the strongest pushback by one of the city’s most powerful lobby groups against the HKEX as it collects public feedback until August 16 on its proposal to improve corporate governance.

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Opinion | Why China is pushing so hard for international cooperation on AI

At a recent conference in Shanghai, participants underscored why AI development must be inclusive and not succumb to deglobalisation pressures.

Meet Taylor Swift’s iconic Eras Tour dancer Kameron Saunders

Kameron Saunders’ moment in Taylor Swift song ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ on the Eras Tour has made him a fan favourite – here’s what you need to know about the dancer

Dancer Kameron Saunders has been a hit on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Photo: kamnsaunders/Instagram

Opinion | ‘Segregated’ schooling is holding back Hong Kong’s potential

Instead of imposing Chinese language education as a barrier, the city must adopt inclusive reforms that allow minority students to thrive

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Students write on a chalk board at a primary school in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan district, on the first day of the school year on September 4, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang

No longer a man’s world: HKEX’s all-male boards slashed by half

The number of Hong Kong-listed companies with all-male boards has fallen to about 400, from 800 in 2022, when the rule to end single-gender boards was introduced, says Bonnie Chan, the first woman to lead HKEX.

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Profile | ‘Yellow Buddha’ Nymphia Wind becomes first Asian to win RuPaul’s Drag Race

One of Taiwan’s rising stars is a drag queen named Nymphia Wind, who this year became the first Asian to win RuPaul’s Drag Race in the show’s history.

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As China’s AI bots show gender bias, developers point to flawed real-life model

Forum told sexist AI results could stem from unbalanced data, characters’ gender in a digital file or be shaped by the AI developers.

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When asked to “generate a picture of a nurse taking care of the elderly”, China’s Ernie Bot produced this picture of a woman. Photo: Ernie Bot

Opinion | Hong Kong has a chance to shape AI based on its own values

While artificial intelligence can reflect biases and put livelihood at risk, models like SEA-LION prove it can be tailored based on local needs. Guided by ethics, Hong Kong’s application of AI has the potential to serve marginalised students, improve healthcare access and optimise traffic flows

Opinion | To attract Muslim tourists, Hong Kong needs an infusion of game-changing ideas

There have been efforts to bring Muslim tourists to Hong Kong for years, but a lack of focus has rendered these attempts largely ineffective. Rather than concentrate on halal eateries, the city should team up with local Muslim groups to build an ecosystem of amenities which pay dividends.

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Letters | More intercultural dialogue can make Hong Kong safer for all

Readers discuss the need to fight stereotypes and build an inclusive intercultural community, how library books should be stacked, the effectiveness of Western sanctions against Russia, and the hyped-up Indian stock market.

On August 21, 2021, Hong Kong charity WISE HK (Women in Sports Empowered) runs sport coaching classes for students from the Integrated Brilliant Education Limited, an institution which aims to serve students from non-Chinese-speaking communities. Photo: Dickson Lee

Letters | We can inspire young people to dream by just giving them a chance

Readers discuss the best ways to support young people, how Hong Kong should use its tourism dollars, and the importance of gender diversity and expression in sports.

Graduates celebrate at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 9, 2023. Photo: Elson Li

Letters | This Mother’s Day, let’s honour Hong Kong’s domestic workers

Readers discuss the shared joy of motherhood, the inspiration that drives girls to fulfil their potential, and disappointment in one of Hong Kong’s most iconic tourist landmarks.

Hong Kong NGO calls for better job assistance for young ethnic minority members

KELY Support Group says schools should provide more career support and companies can benefit from diverse cultural background and talent.

Review | All Shall Be Well: Hong Kong LGBTQ drama highlights legal loophole

Starring Patra Au, Tai Bo and Leung Chung-hang, director Ray Yeung’s LGBTQ drama All Shall Be Well sees an elderly Hong Kong lesbian at risk of losing everything after her partner suddenly dies.

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Patra Au in a still from the movie All Shall Be Well (category IIB; Cantonese). Tai Bo and Leung Chung-hang co-star in this Hong Kong LGBTQ drama directed by Ray Yeung.

Mexico could get a woman president. What could it mean for abortion rights?

In a country of more than 98 million Catholics, neither of the two leading candidates – both women – has shared specific proposals on abortion.

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Presidential hopeful Claudia Sheinbaum at her campaign rally in Mexico City. Photo: ap

Opinion | We must decolonise AI to overcome cultural bias in the classroom

AI is becoming a pedagogical tool but some applications remain steeped in Eurocentrism, pushing non-Western world history to the margins. Technologists and humanities scholars must work together to make sure no one’s history is erased.

New index to track women-friendly workplace policies in Hong Kong, Asia

The Women Workplace Index, which was launched on Tuesday, will collect data from firms on policies and practices such as those against sexual harassment, as well as maternity leave and equal pay.

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Diversity and inclusion
Latest news and updates about diversity and inclusion in the Asia region, including topics such as gender equality, marriage equality, age and youth discrimination and LGBT+ issues.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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