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Rich Chinese increasingly invest overseas
Rob Schmitz Aug 15, 2012
Slower growth in China and the prospect of currency depreciation have many Chinese putting their money into places like Canada and the U.S.
Dam shows flaws in China's economic model
Rob Schmitz Aug 9, 2012
Fallen politician Bo Xilai championed the Xiaonanhai Dam but it threatens an ancient fish species. Critics say it's being built just to aid regional growth.
Why is China interested in U.S. battery maker?
Jeff Horwich Aug 9, 2012
Wangxiang Group, China's biggest auto-parts conglomerate, has offered $450 million for a controlling stake in a Massachusetts electric car batteries company.
Poor factory and retail signals from China
Jeremy Hobson Aug 9, 2012
In China, two reports this morning signal bad news ahead for the world's second largest economy. Factory output grew at the slowest pace in three years last month, and retail sales fell.
Economic data shows continued slowdown in China
Juliana Liu Aug 9, 2012
The latest economic data out of China show a continued slowdown there. New numbers on factory output and retail sales came in below expectations this morning.
In China, fallen politician Bo Xilai still has fans
Rob Schmitz Aug 9, 2012
Bo Xilai faces corruption allegations. His wife is charged with murder, but in Chongqing, the city he formerly administered, he still has admirers.
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.
