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The skinny on the 'naked' phenomenon in China

Our correspondent explains why there's less than meets the eye when it comes to being 'naked' in China.
Bid for peace accord with China backfires on Taiwan's president

Democratic Taiwan supports closer trade and economic ties with China, analysts say, but many prefer the political status quo.
China executes Filipino drug trafficker, draws attention to Chinese drug problem

China, the world’s most prolific executioner, put a Filipino drug trafficker to death Thursday despite an appeal from the Philippine president.
What China sees in Clinton's visit to Burma (Myanmar)

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says her visit to Burma (Myanmar) Wednesday is to gauge political reforms there. But China is concerned it could be part of a strategic plan to fence in Beijing.
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What will happen to China as Burma (Myanmar) gets closer with Vietnam, US?

A senior Chinese military official said Monday that China cherishes friendly relations with Burma, though it appears to be in the midst of a major change now.
Iceland blocks Chinese businessman from buying land

Chinese businessman Huang Nubo planned to invest $200 million in Iceland, but it has sparked national security concerns, despite popular support in a country still reeling from its 2008 financial collapse.
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Africa Rising: Sierra Leone's iron industry gets back in business

Sierra Leone saw its first shipment of iron ore out of the country in nearly 30 years, and just 14 months after the African Minerals company launched its mining project.
Why more women in Beijing are delaying marriage

There are more than 500,000 unmarried 20-something women in Beijing. They're part of a growing urban trend in which college educated, financially independent women are deliberately delaying marriage for personal reasons.
Eurozone crisis: 3 reasons why China might help bail out Europe

China is the world’s biggest creditor, with foreign exchange reserves of around $3.2 trillion. Europe would like Beijing to use some of that money to lend a hand and help bail out the eurozone.
Iran's nuclear program: Will oil ties prevent China from backing tough Iran sanctions?

China's growing gas and oil ties to Iran are testing its oft-stated commitment to nuclear nonproliferation as fresh international calls for harsh Iran sanctions multiply in the wake of a new UN report on Iran's nuclear program.
In defiant gesture, Chinese surge forward to help Ai Weiwei pay tax bill

Donations have poured in from thousands of donors since Chinese authorities slapped dissident Ai Weiwei with a $2.4 million tax bill this week. 'China is really hopeful,' Mr. Ai said in an interview.
China's crackdown grows as Tibetan self-immolations increase

The string of 10 recent Tibetan self-immolations – six monks, three former monks, and a nun – is unprecedented in modern Tibetan history.
China human rights activists beaten for trying to visit Chen Guangcheng

In China, human rights activists report being attacked by some 100 thugs Sunday when they tried to visit activist Chen Guangcheng, who has been illegally confined to his house.
Amid Europe debt crisis, EU goes hat in hand to China

Although China, the world's largest creditor, has bought European bonds in the past, experts doubts that it will invest in a new investment vehicle meant to alleviate the Europe debt crisis.
Japan's new PM visits South Korea. Will the visit bring the countries closer?

Japan and South Korea have a complicated history, but both face challenges with North Korea and a rising China.
In China, toddler left for dead sparks heated debate about society's moral health

The case of a toddler run over twice and left in the road to die has sparked a morality debate in China about the legal and ethical shortcomings in a China focused on economic progress.
Chinese yuan's new global challenge to the dollar

Chinese yuan, pegged to the dollar until not long ago, is turning into a global reserve currency.
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Will the Occupy Wall Street protests come to China?

Occupy Wall Street protests spread to four continents over the weekend, but China's involvement was conspicuously absent.
What China wants from Putin

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin left China Wednesday at the end of a two day visit lauding Chinese-Russian ties.
China to US on currency bill: I wouldn't do that if I were you

The US Senate passed a currency bill that would punish countries that subsidize their exports by maintaining an artificially low exchange rate. China called such a law a 'lose-lose' for both sides.
China's great space station leap

China has successfully launched the first component to build its own space station, indicating that it is closing the gap with the big space powers such as the US and Russia.
Why China's response to US arms sales to Taiwan is so muted

In an effort to maintain ties with the US ahead of a major shift in China's leadership, China's response on a multimillion dollar arms sale to Taiwan, a normally divisive subject, appears muted.
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Why China seems so fascinated by US Ambassador Gary Locke

Carry his own luggage and wait in line at the Great Wall? Gary Locke, the first Chinese-American ambassador to China, has won the public's heart with humble acts that are rarely seen among Chinese officials.
Taiwan makes environmental push in disputed South China Sea

Eager not to be forgotten as a claimant in the South China Sea, as it was in July when China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed to confidence-building guidelines, Taiwan plans to set up an ocean research center and share its findings with others.
WikiLeaks outing of Chinese sources fails to spark retribution – so far

Fears that the Chinese sources outed in WikiLeaks might be viewed and treated as spies appear to be unfounded.