China: In the Spotlight
Beijing Olympics
With Olympics Over, China's Self-Confidence Soars
The games allowed China to show off its modernity and organization.
Debate On China's Openness Continues
Citizens and state media said that the games' success would make China a more confident country.
China Celebrates Success Of Olympic Games
National pride in the host country goes beyond the gold medals won by Chinese athletes.
China: Culture
Modern Variations On China's Traditional Themes
The oldest living civilization cannot easily cast off its traditional culture, even if it wants to.
The Upside Of 'Factory Girl' Life In China
Life in these makeshift cities can be lucrative for young women, says author Leslie Chang.
Filmmaker Detained In China
Tom Grant, an independent filmmaker from New York City, discusses his detention.
China: Environment
Organic Farming Takes Root In China
A small but growing number of Chinese are worried about what's in their food and how it's grown.
Artist Documents The Final Days Of A Chinese City
Chen Zhong documents Kaixian before it's submerged under water from the Three Gorges Dam.
Olympians Prepare For Beijing's Bad Air
Intense pollution still plagues Beijing, despite efforts to reduce it before the Olympics begin.
China: Diplomacy
Army Of Shopowners Paved China's Way In Africa
Chinese businesses have spread across Africa, bringing a huge Chinese presence to the continent.
Chinese-Built Zambian Smelter Stirs Controversy
China is building copper smelters in Zambia, and not everyone is pleased with the influx of workers.
China, Congo Trade For What The Other Wants
An ore-for-infrastructure deal gives Congo a highway built by China, but not everyone is pleased.
China: Glory For The Nation
China Trains Cheerleaders To Rally The Masses
The Chinese government is training 300,000 cheerleaders for this summer's Beijing Olympics.
Sporting Fame Comes With Limits In China
Chinese athletes are expected to let the government manage their image, take some earnings.
China Looks To Row Away With Most Gold Medals
In hope of winning more Olympic gold, China has invested in nontraditional sports like rowing.
China's Influence in Africa
Army Of Shopowners Paved China's Way In Africa
Chinese businesses have spread across Africa, bringing a huge Chinese presence to the continent.
Chinese-Built Zambian Smelter Stirs Controversy
China is building copper smelters in Zambia, and not everyone is pleased with the influx of workers.
China, Congo Trade For What The Other Wants
An ore-for-infrastructure deal gives Congo a highway built by China, but not everyone is pleased.
China: Economy
Political Ideas Proposed For China's Shenzhen
Democratic reforms, like government transparency, are out of reach for the city in the near future.
Shift In Chinese Labor Force Marks Poor Economy
Migrant Chinese laborers are planning on finding jobs closer to home, away from the big factories.
Fears Of Unrest Prompt Bailout Of China Exporters
The economic crisis is forcing a change in China's role as factory to the world.
China Earthquake: A Year Of Recovery
Poem Inspires U.S. Sculptor To Honor Quake Victims
Steve McGrew began sketching out an idea for a sculpture within an hour of hearing the poem on NPR.
'Afterquake': Rebuilding Sichuan With Song
A new project mixes the young voices of earthquake victims with the actual sounds of rebuilding.
China Releases Toll Of Children Killed In Quake
Melissa Block and Anthony Kuhn talk about China's response to parents, activists and the media.
