As the Olympics in Sochi come to a close, many are already looking ahead in anticipation of the next winter games. PyeongChang, South Korea won the bid to host the competition in 2018—making it the first time the Winter Olympics are traveling to that East Asian country.  VOA’s Mike Fussell took an in-depth look at how the two games are expected to compare. 
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This story aired on Voice of America's Daybreak Asia program on February 23, 2014.    Web version:  http://bit.ly/1eqi1ey     
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Sochi Passes Torch to PyeongChang in Transition to Next Winter Olympics

Political division in Thailand appears to be just as visible online as it is on the streets of Bangkok. Social media watchers say the Thai capital is the city with the most Facebook users in the world; in turn, the way people are talking about politics in the country is being shaped by social media in a large way. 
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This story aired on Voice of America's Daybreak Asia program on February 2, 2014.   Web version: bit.ly/1fVVAQY   

Q&A: The Effect of Social Media on Thai Politics

China is home to one of the world’s most restrictive media landscapes. But now, analysts say the country’s state-run news outlets are broadcasting less-controlled content abroad to remain competitive in the global marketplace. They say the conflicting forces of internal censorship and international expansion are creating two faces of Chinese media.
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This story aired on Voice of America's Daybreak Asia program on January 5, 2014. 

The Two Faces Of Chinese Media

Massive changes to the traditional Chinese diet are taking place among a rising middle class that is embracing various emerging social practices. More meat is being eaten than ever before in China and luxury seafood consumption is on the rise. Daybreak Asia's Mike Fussell takes an in-depth look at the large scale consumption of these foods which are having both positive and negative effects on Chinese diners and the countries that source their food. 
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This story aired on Voice of America's Daybreak Asia program on April 20, 2014. Web version: http://bit.ly/1fWMgf5

Effects of Changing Tastes in China Extend Abroad

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