Wednesday 11 September, 2002
East Asia reflects on 9/11
The September the 11th attacks on America changed the political landscape not just of the United States, but also East Asia. New friendships were forged and new enemies were found in the US-led "war on terror". East Asia Today broadcast a special programme on the impact of 9/11 on East Asia.
One of George Bush's most strident critics laments the "demonising" of the Islamic world, and argues that the war on terror has more to do with the thirst for oil than with morality.
Just one mile from Ground Zero, the impact of the attacks on Chinatown was immense. A quarter of the community is still jobless, toxic fumes are causing ill health and the tourists are staying away. And on top of that, Chinatown residents are still fighting for adequate compensation.
How has the last year affected the power balance in East Asia? Listen to a debate between James Rubin, former US State Department spokesman; Chandra Muzaffar, a Malaysian political scientist, and Gareth Evans of the International Crisis Group.
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