Justin Bergman
China in his hands?
Xi Jinping may be popular, but with a worsening economy, dangerous pollution and a new relationship with the US, how strong is the president’s grip on his country?
A new chapter
Independent bookshops in China are operating with a new lease of life. We find a quiet corner in three of the best to find out how they keep customers coming back.
Market forces
The Monocle Retail Survey returns, scouring the globe for the best new shops and smartest developers. This year’s review is designed to inspire and intrigue, from Buenos Aires to Seoul and beyond.
Asia
Learn a few moves from China’s “dancing grannies” and find out how the volume is being turned down on Hong Kong’s tramcars.
Asia
Taiwanese roll the dice, Japan’s youth head for the ballot box and Hong Kongers hop in a dragon boat.
Asia
Unpacking the wardrobe of Taiwan’s incoming president, plus Pakistan’s record-breaking solar-power project.
Model citizens
What defines the modern Australian? Monocle meets five illustrious nationals, including a steely journalist, a hospitality hero and a barrister, to find out what makes them tick.
