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China's 'hutong' economics
Rob Schmitz Nov 12, 2012
As China's leaders meet behind closed doors in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, shop owners in the neighborhoods of twisted alleyways known as hutongs share their outlook on their own -- and China's -- economic prospects.
Has China's bright future turned dim?
Rob Schmitz Nov 9, 2012
As China changes leaders this week, opinions on the future of China's economy differ widely among analysts. Those bearish on China say it's crash may already be here.
China begins carefully scripted handover of power
Rob Schmitz Nov 8, 2012
The 18th Party Congress will hand power from the President Hu Jintao to his successor, Xi Jinping. It's so carefully managed, the government have removed window cranks from taxicabs, so would-be protesters can't cram leaflets in ping-pong balls and throw them at party delegates.
Leadership change to be announced in China
John Sudworth Nov 8, 2012
The Chinese Communist Party will hand over power to China's next leader during its party congress this week.
China changes leaders at critical economic crossroads
Rob Schmitz Nov 8, 2012
Depending on which economist you talk to, China is either on a steady path to overtake the U.S. as the world's number one economy or it's on the verge of economic collapse.
What Obama's re-election means to China
Rob Schmitz Nov 7, 2012
Across the world in China, American expats spent this morning watching election returns at an event hosted by the Shanghai chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce.
China is a roadbump for Toyota's global resurgence
David Weinberg Nov 6, 2012
Toyota and other Japanese carmakers are reporting lower sales in China due to the two nations' dispute over offshore islands, but Toyota projects higher earnings worldwide.
States like Arizona hope to cash in on NAFTA supply chain
Peter O'Dowd Oct 31, 2012
Exports from big states like Texas, California and Michigan have soared since the 1990s when the North American Free Trade Agreement opened U.S. markets to Mexico. But not every state has been as savvy promoting cross-border trade.
China pulls plug on New York Times websites
Rob Schmitz Oct 26, 2012
Beijing blocks the New York Times’ English and Chinese-language websites after a report on the riches amassed by the prime minister’s relatives.
China blocks New York Times over Wen Jiabao expose
Rob Schmitz Oct 26, 2012
China is blocking access to the New York Times website this morning because the site is featuring an expose on Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and his family's accumulation of $2.7 billion in wealth.
