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China cracks down on fake drugs
Rob Schmitz Aug 6, 2012
In China, officials have arrested more than 2,000 people involved in the country's vast counterfeit drug industry.
For China, the Olympics are more than a game
Rob Schmitz Aug 2, 2012
China's government sees winning gold medals as a key affirmation of the country's worth. Athletes who don't come first can get a frosty reception.
India more tolerant of power losses than China would be
Rob Schmitz Aug 1, 2012
Indian electricity bosses are less accountable than their Chinese counterparts even though India is a democracy and China a one-party state.
In China, thousands protest against pollution
Rob Schmitz Jul 30, 2012
Weekend protests about waste from a paper mill near Shanghai are the latest sign of rising public anger over environmental pollution.
No surprise Team USA uniform was made in China
Rachel Weeks Jul 26, 2012
U.S. clothing makers may not beat China on price, but can on technological innovation.
China wants oil company with U.S. assets
Mitchell Hartman Jul 24, 2012
Analysts don't expect a replay of the fight that stopped CNOOC from buying Unocal.
Anger towards government follows in wake of Beijing flood
Jeff Horwich Jul 23, 2012
In Beijing, six months-worth of rain fell over the weekend. The storm has reportedly killed 37 people; almost 60,000 are out of their homes. Anger is reportedly turning from Mother Nature to the government.
In China talks, trade and human rights don't mix
Eve Troeh Jul 23, 2012
Concern about China's human rights actions may be rising in the U.S., especially after its veto of U.N. sanctions against Syria, but they're not likely to be part of annual trade talks.
China offers $20 billion in aid to Africa
Rob Schmitz Jul 19, 2012
China held a forum with African leaders today, offering $20 billion in loans to countries throughout the continent over the next three years. The pledge almost doubles China's previous aid to Africa, strengthening a relationship that has attracted a lot of criticism from the West.
Chinese companies predict falling profits
Jeremy Hobson Jul 18, 2012
Some of China's biggest companies are warning that profits for the first half of this year could be cut in half. It's the latest evidence of an economic slowdown in China and gives you a sense of how big that slowdown might be.
