Dear All, I am very sad to hear about how the Beijing police have taken into custody prominent economics professor Ilham Tohti on January 15, together with at least six of his students. The detention of Mr. Tohti, who has been outspoken in support of human rights for China’s ethnic Uighur citizens. It appears to be part of a disturbing pattern of arrests and detentions of public interest lawyers, Internet activists, journalists, religious leaders and others who peacefully challenge official Chinese policies and actions. I am curious as to how the ALS in Beijing is. In any event as the world prepares for the world's biggest migratory track as people go to their hometowns and villages to prepare for New Year, my thoughts and well wishes are with you as you prepare to farewell the old year and herald the new Lunar Year for all Asian countries. Best Wishes, Sala