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Apple cuts iPad 2 production by 25%
John Moe Sep 26, 2011
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is reducing orders all along the Chinese supply chain for the iPad 2, which will also mean a significant...
U.S. companies in China: Polluters or scapegoats?
Rob Schmitz Sep 23, 2011
Although U.S. companies like Conoco-Phillips have been accused of violating environmental laws in China, many think they're being unfairly targeted in a land that lets Chinese companies brazenly violate pollution laws.
Chinese press comes down hard on alleged Apple pollution
Rob Schmitz Mar 16, 2012
Apple is hammered by China's media for alleged air and water pollution. Will this negative coverage change the behavior of Chinese suppliers who actually run the factories?
Would Chinese investment in the U.S. encourage hiring?
Rob Schmitz Sep 22, 2011
At the World Economic Forum, the premier of China said that opening up American markets to more Chinese investment would create jobs in the U.S.
Infrastructure projects in China spike, but not for long
Sep 22, 2011
Currently, China is far outpacing the U.S. in building projects like high-speed rail. But its success is largely due to a lack of regulation and public outcry, and that might not always be the case.
El Cinco machines fired up and pumping out units
John Moe Sep 8, 2011
(We call the imminent iPhone 5 "El Cinco" around these parts because it enhances the air of mystery surrounding the product). All Things D reports...
Chinese environmental groups blast Apple for toxic waste
John Moe Sep 1, 2011
A coalition of Chinese environmental groups issued a 46-page report on Wednesday criticizing Apple for environmental degradation in China resulting...
China cracks down on microblogging
Marc Sanchez Aug 31, 2011
China's state-supported news agency issued an advisory on Tuesday that Internet providers and police do more to crack down on "toxic rumors" on...
Kung Fu Pandas are the first DreamWorks films to be online in China
John Moe Aug 31, 2011
DreamWorks Animation struck a deal with Chinese Internet-video company Youku.com to distribute Kung Fu Pandas 1&2. Most Chinese who see...
China's ties to Gaddafi mean it could lose out in Libya
Rob Schmitz Sep 22, 2011
China's stake in Libya was threatened when the rebels began fighting against the Gaddafi regime. Now that the transitional government has taken over, Chinese leaders hope to gain back some economic ground in the country.
