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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
Students participating in the Kliptown Youth Program from South Africa. Photo: CDNIS
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

Books and literature

Letters | Multilingual writers enrich the world’s literary canon

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.

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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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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.

Gender equality for women in the workplace can only be achieved with men’s involvement, says Men for Inclusion co-founder Gary Ford. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

Visitors attend the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 4. Conference attendees from around the world exchanged views on different aspects of AI development. Photo: Xinhua
Fame and celebrity

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
Hong Kong youth

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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HKEX

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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Trending in China

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.

Nymphia Wind, a drag queen from Taiwan, made history as the first Asian contestant to emerge victorious on the reality TV competition RuPaul’s Drag Race, which has been airing since 2009. Photo: SCMP composite/Instagram
Women and gender

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
Technology

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

Hong Kong economy

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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