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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.
Despite Spanish downturn, many immigrants stay
Christopher Werth Nov 5, 2012
A lack of jobs has not convinced many immigrants who came to Spain during better times to leave.
Greek editor stands trial over tax evader list
Stephen Beard Nov 1, 2012
A Greek magazine editor goes on trial today after being accused of breaking privacy laws when he published a list of prominent Greeks who allegedly evaded their taxes.
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.
UPDATE: Ford to transfer UK plant to Turkey
Stephen Beard Oct 25, 2012
Ford has announced the closure of its last vehicle manufacturing plant in the UK. The company is reportedly shutting down a van factory and shifting production to Turkey.
Finally, some good news on manufacturing - from China
Juliana Liu Oct 24, 2012
Manufacturing activity in October rises to a three month high and China eclipses the U.S. in foreign direct investment.
Breaking down the China debate
Rob Schmitz Oct 23, 2012
Last night's presidential debate about foreign policy covered a range of topics. As expected, the candidates touched on China and its high-profile relationship to the United States.
In debate, candidates get tough on China
Mark Garrison Oct 22, 2012
As the presidential race shifts towards foreign policy, the candidates trade jabs over China on outsourcing and currency manipulation.
The Street of Eternal Happiness: Mr. Qiu meets the President
Rob Schmitz Oct 19, 2012
In this latest installment of a monthly series about the people who make their living along Changle Road in Shanghai, Qiu Huanxi remembers the week President Richard Nixon came to the Street of Eternal Happiness to change history.
