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Global Corruption Quiz: Which countries are best and worst?
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
When it comes to public sector corruption, which of the BRIC countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, and China -- ranks the best and the worst?
China considers carbon tax, will U.S. consumers foot the bill?
John Sudworth Feb 22, 2013
The official news agency in China is reporting that the government will tax carbon emissions.
Don't freak out (yet) about 'scary' Chinese cyber attacks
Kai Ryssdal Feb 19, 2013
The New York Times reported that China is sponsoring cyber espionage on the United States. Kim Zetter from Wired talks about whether this should scare us or not.
American death in Singapore raises questions about espionage, foul play
David Brancaccio Feb 19, 2013
In a case with possible national security implications for the U.S., an American electronics engineer was found hanged in Singapore last year.
Report alleges Chinese military group behind U.S. hacking
Rob Schmitz Feb 19, 2013
The American computer security firm Mandiant is releasing a report today that claims cyber attacks in the U.S. are linked to hackers inside a Chinese military group.
North Korea confirms its biggest nuclear test, but at what cost?
John Sudworth Feb 12, 2013
The test is the country's third and is being condemned by the United States and other countries in the region.
Which country depends most on exports?
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
Find out which country exports 56 percent of its GDP each year.
Fake boyfriends to rent for Chinese New Year
Celia Hatton Feb 7, 2013
Chinese women turn to hiring 'fake boyfriends' to make the holidays more bearable.
Global stock markets boom, but where's the growth?
Stephen Beard Feb 6, 2013
Japan isn't the only place where the stock market is booming right now. Markets in the U.S. and even Europe are up as well.
At Foxconn, workers union gets teeth
Rob Schmitz Feb 5, 2013
Workers at the major Apple supplier in China will soon have a new union that represents them. Formerly, the union was controlled by management.
