China, A Nation of Individuals
An Evangelist in Central China()
July 28, 2005 In China, people are flocking to religions new and old in an effort to fill the spiritual vacuum left by weakened communist ideology. A 40-year-old evangelist says Christianity is not only changing Chinese people's hearts, but also having a very positive impact on society.
For Chinese Peasant, Democracy and Disillusionment()
July 27, 2005 In 2002, with rural unrest spreading, Chinese authorities permitted more local elections. Wan Shuguang, a peasant in central China, was elected village chief. He tried to make government more transparent, especially in financial matters. As his three-year term ends, his optimism has ebbed.
One Man Against AIDS in China()
July 26, 2005 Li Dan, a young idealist, has devoted his life to helping those with HIV and AIDS. He is part of an emerging civil society seeking to bridge a gap between people's needs and government's offerings. His story underlines the growing individualism in China.
Jack Ma, Internet CEO()
July 25, 2005 Jack Ma has an ambitious goal: changing China's corporate culture. He's the founder of Alibaba, a business-to-business online trading company that puts businesses directly in touch with suppliers, cutting out the middleman and the middle costs.
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