Asia
Japan's New Ruling-Party Off To Troubled Start
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Asia
'Let The West Get Used To A Tough China'
February 4, 2010 In a role reversal, China is flexing its political and economic muscle against the United States by threatening sanctions against American companies involved in selling arms to Taiwan. China is pushing back on a raft of other contentious issues, from sanctions against Iran to President Obama's plan to meet with the Dalai Lama.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Asia
Family Questions Probe Into Chinese Official's Death
February 3, 2010 Officials ruled that the death last year of Yang Kuansheng, the vice-mayor of a town in Hunan province, was a suicide. But his family and legal experts cite evidence of foul play and want a new investigation. The case occupies a murky area in which crime and corruption often collide.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Asia
For China's Gay Community, The Show Doesn't Go On
February 2, 2010 Organizers say the point of Mr. Gay China, the country's first gay beauty pageant, was to present a positive image of Chinese homosexuals. While the pageant was hailed as a sign of increasing tolerance, police shut down the event an hour before showtime.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Asia
In Okinawa, Elections Renew Debate Over U.S. Bases
January 25, 2010 The U.S.-Japan alliance is showing strains again over American military bases on Japanese soil. Most of the bases are on the southern island of Okinawa. Voters in one town there have put pressure on Tokyo and Washington by electing a mayor who opposes a proposed base.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Asia
A Chinese Imperial Feast A Year In The Eating
January 9, 2010 China is experiencing a resurgent interest in things imperial. If you care to taste this fascination, there are restaurants in China that purport to recreate imperial feasts. Chef Sun Xiaochun charges just over $54,000 for his 268-dish feast — and his clients take up to a year to sample it all.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Asia
As China's Stature Grows, Is It Superpower Or Not?
January 8, 2010 This year China is expected to replace Japan as the world's second-largest economy, and Germany as the world's biggest exporter. It has become a key global player, but its leaders say it is still a developing country with limited means. Many ordinary Chinese agree with this view and see superpower status as a distant prospect.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Asia
China Aims To Ride High-Speed Trains Into Future
January 3, 2010 While the United States has allocated $13 billion for the construction of high-speed rail over the next five years, China plans to spend $300 billion in the next decade to build the world's most extensive and advanced high-speed rail network.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Asia
Verdict For Chinese Dissident Expected Friday
December 23, 2009 China put one of its best-known dissidents on trial Wednesday for his role in creating a political manifesto. Liu Xiaobo pleaded not guilty to the charges of "incitement to subvert state power." The court said Liu had committed "serious crimes." If convicted, Liu faces up to 15 years in jail. A verdict is expected on Christmas Day.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Asia
American Woman Seeks Justice, Chinese Style
December 8, 2009 Despite legal reforms, China still retains the practice of petitioning, in which aggrieved citizens petition higher authorities to overturn local government decisions. For the past year, one American woman living in China has sought vindication for her Chinese fiance.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Asia
In China, AIDS Stigma Proves Difficult To Eliminate
December 1, 2009 China has managed to slow the spread of HIV/AIDS, but dealing with deep-rooted social stigma is proving much harder. A new report by the UNAIDS program says that 42 percent of AIDS sufferers in China have experienced discrimination because of their condition. World AIDS Day is held annually on Dec. 1 to raise awareness about the disease.
Friday, November 27, 2009
