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Reports that Asia is urbanizing at a rapid pace, and that cities will come to dominate Asian economies and national politics. Predictions that in 25 years most Asians will live in cities and towns; Population growth in Asia; Growing influence of Asian mayors, such as Toyko's Shintaro Ishihara; Challenges facing Asian cities, including traffic, poverty, red tape, and the need to attract investment; Conflicts between Ishihara and the central Japanese government; Rise of city politicians to positions of power in national governments; Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian, former mayor of Taipei; Seoul mayor Lee Myung Bak, who is running for national office in South Korea; Achievements of Lee, Chen, Ishihara and other Asian mayors;.