Happy and Unhappy in China
on March 11, 2014
The new video “Happy in Beijing,” shot over the past few days of worse-than-ever airpocalypse in Beijing, is worth noticing for several reasons.
China’s Growing Stake in Stability
on March 11, 2014
China’s growing investment in industries worldwide chills those who see in it the specter of a global economic behemoth. But there could be more reason to welcome than fear this new role.
China’s Currency Suddenly Reverses Direction, Stuns World Markets
on March 11, 2014
Some speculate that the reversal is a prelude to currency reform, yet others think that China is purposely pushing the yuan down in value to give its exports a lift amid the nation’s decelerating growth.
U.S. Ambassador Urges China to Respect Human Rights
on March 11, 2014
At his final news conference as ambassador, Gary Locke said that Washington is "very concerned" about the case of a minority scholar charged with separatism and a recent increase in the arrests of activists and journalists.
Fears for Press Freedom in Hong Kong After Influential Editor Stabbed
on March 11, 2014
Kevin Lau, recently fired as chief editor of a Chinese-language daily known for its hard-hitting reporting, was knifed by unknown assailants who rode off on a motorcycle.
Chinese Man Sues Local Government Over Smog
on March 11, 2014
Li Guixin of Hebei province has become the first person to sue the government over air pollution.
Sex, Spies, and Videotape: Why ‘House of Cards’ Has Nothing on ‘The Americans’
on March 11, 2014
While House of Cards is obsessed with high office and overt power, The Americans succeeds by intimately focusing on the personal.
Chinese Social Media Giant Sina Weibo Seeks U.S. Stock Market Listing
on March 11, 2014
The Twitter-like company is looking to raise around $500 million from the listing, which would give it a valuation of $8 billion.
Many in China Can Now Have a Second Child, but Say No
on March 11, 2014
Many couples blamed the rising cost of living for their reluctance to have more than one child. Some cited a cultural norm that requires husbands to provide an apartment, car and other material riches to a bride, demands that can push families into debt.
A Border City on the Edge of the Law
on March 11, 2014
Mongla in Myanmar is best known among Chinese tourists for its casinos and large selection of rare and endangered animals.