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Diversity and inclusion

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
Meet Robby Starbuck, the right-wing, anti-woke activist who successfully took on Walmart. Photo: @robbystarbuck/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Robby Starbuck, the right-wing, anti-woke activist who took on Walmart

He claims that policies aiming to protect minority or marginalised groups are ‘evil’ and a ‘Trojan horse for pushing leftism’, and has successfully pressured major companies into reversing course.

Britain

Opinion | Elon Musk should know Britain has always been a nation of immigrants

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Women and gender

Editorial | Women show worth on company boards

United States

Opinion | Why the H-1B visa has divided Trump supporters

Tensions within the president-elect’s coalition over high-skilled immigration are symptomatic of larger problems in the US economy.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Banking & finance

As Hong Kong rings in 2025, 85 firms miss cutoff to install women in boards

Number of listed firms with all-male boards fell to 3 per cent from 40 per cent when rule was first announced in 2022, HKEX data shows.

Trending in China

Classmates’ love dispels fears over Chinese girl with different coloured eyes

Acceptance of fellow pupils, teachers sees seven-year-old girl with rare eye condition blossom at school despite mother’s discrimination fears.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Let Christmas in Hong Kong be a season for inclusivity

Readers discuss how to make ethnic minorities feel more included, the fiscal impact of fare rises, a new tool for solving the MH370 mystery, and the lack of arts venues.

Tsim Sha Tsui on Christmas Day on December 25. Photo: Nora Tam
Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong schools are promoting cultural diversity and understanding

Initiatives like international weeks and overseas exchanges instil values of respect and empathy that prepare students for a global future.

Fintech

Time running out for 250 Hong Kong-listed firms to get women on board: HKEX

At least 250 Hong Kong-listed companies do not have at least one woman on their boards despite the compliance deadline just a month away.

Books and literature

Letters | Multilingual writers enrich the world’s literary canon

Readers discuss the challenges and rewards of writing in a non-native language, the decline in student performance in Hong Kong and hiring civil servants with disabilities.

Writing as a non-native speaker is a journey of growth and discovery. Photo: Shutterstock
Profile

How this organiser went from corporate DEI to planning music festivals

Nikki Davies tells PostMag about finding her niche in DEI in the corporate world before transferring her skill set to live music events.

Nikki Davies went from managing corporate DEI policies to planning festivals in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong society

Elderly from Hong Kong ethnic minorities learn to cope with hurdles through arts

Expressive arts centre helps 300 from minority groups deal with emotional issues, including worries about death.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Better grasp of halal needs will boost Hong Kong’s tourism sector

Readers discuss improving Hong Kong’s allure for Muslim visitors, how the city can raise its English test scores, and the need for flexible work schedules in today’s job market.

Hong Kong

Meet the women changing the face of Hong Kong’s construction industry

Once the sole preserve of men, the construction industry is welcoming ever more women bosses – PostMag meets the Hongkongers changing the game

The women changing the face of Hong Kong’s construction industry. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Racism and other prejudice

Opinion | How best to respond to hatred? With reason and kindness

In the midst of tribal politics, communities can bridge divides and avoid the vicious cycle of violence and revenge – through dialogue.

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A child holds up a sign at a Stop Asian Hate rally in San Jose, California, in April 2021. Photo: Xinhua
Fame and celebrity

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.

Women and gender

Want gender equality in the workplace? Men must get involved

Actively involving men in crafting solutions for workplace gender equality ultimately benefits everyone, says Men for Inclusion co-founder.

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Trending in China

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

Pair met on reality television show, with one of the men having a terrible reputation before his new life.

Two men in China became famous as “divorce partners” after living together platonically following their divorces. Photo: SCMP composite/Xiaohongshu
Hong Kong society

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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China society

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

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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A couple pose for their wedding photos in Yokohama. More young women than young men leave villages and small towns they grew up in and move to big cities, especially Tokyo, for better opportunities in higher education and work. Photo: Reuters
Women and gender

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
Architecture and design

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

US presidential election 2024

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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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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
Australia

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
Banking & finance

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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Technology

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.

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