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How Asia sees Europe's debt crisis

Dec 5, 2011
Over the past decade, Asia has grown more powerful economically, but the woes of a major export destination and finance source worry the Asians.

Chinese production slowed in November

Dec 1, 2011
China's economy is slowing down, and it isn't just the debt problems in Europe causing the shift.

China bans primetime TV ads

Nov 29, 2011
The government in China has decided to ban all advertisements on primetime TV in the coming year, leaving foreign companies who have invested millions without an outlet.

In China, concerns grow over environmental costs of Apple products

Nov 28, 2011
Apple remains tight-lipped as its Chinese suppliers reportedly pollute and break environmental laws. Activists hope that putting pressure on the big brand will impact other Chinese polluters.

College graduates in China, like the U.S., face high unemployment

Nov 24, 2011
In China, the government is considering phasing out college majors that don't allow students to find work after graduation.

China surpasses U.S. to become biggest smartphone market

Nov 23, 2011
China is now the world's largest smartphone market -- but smartphones there aren't quite the same as the ones Americans are used to.

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Apple stays quiet on environmental concerns in China

Nov 17, 2011
Apple has remained relatively quiet on accusations of unsafe working conditions and environmental concerns in China. But they have hired an outside company to look into the problems.

Chinese investors: We can't save the world economy

Nov 16, 2011
The Chinese economy is continuing to grow, but venture capitalists in that country are investing less and less with the onset of the global economic crisis.

Lagarde speaks in China, warns of a 'lost decade'

Nov 9, 2011
The head of the IMF, Christine Legarde, thinks the world economy is on the verge of a 'lost decade,' and is turning to the Chinese to help prevent it.