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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.
Why the Tesla-New York Times dispute doesn't matter for electric cars
Will Oremus Feb 15, 2013
The battle between Elon Musk of Tesla and the New York Times in the wake of a bad review for a test drive of the company’s car continues. But what is the real takeaway from the flap?
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.
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.
Marketplace Tech for Friday, February 1, 2013
David Brancaccio Feb 1, 2013
Chinese hackers infiltrated The New York Times for months, and the technique they used was something not so advanced -- email. Google’s “Project Glass” promises to put the functionality of a smart phone on your face. But is that what people want? And, the first down line you see on TV football games could be coming to a real-world Super Bowl, but not yet.
The New York Times says it was attacked by Chinese hackers
Damian Grammaticas Jan 31, 2013
A look at how Chinese hackers broke into the computer systems of The New York Times.
Chinese firm approved to buy U.S. electric car battery company
Rob Schmitz Jan 31, 2013
The U.S. government has approved China's largest auto parts maker Wanxiang's plans to buy A123 systems. The result might be a huge loss of jobs in America.
China's city dwellers struggle to cope with air pollution
Rob Schmitz Jan 30, 2013
China now burns nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined. That's one reason for the recent severe smog outbreaks that have many Chinese residents complaining about air pollution.
