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Fight over snack in China lights up blogosphere

Controversy over how police handled a fight between ethnic minority snack vendors and a Han Chinese costumer went viral in China, highlighting discontent with 'leniency' for minorities.
How China views Obama's trip to Myanmar

China is watching Obama's trip to neighboring Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia this weekend with a wary eye. But Myanmar could offer an opportunity for China and the US to work together, say analysts.
The essay that has Chinese talking: 'On Wanting Freedom'

A Chinese race-car-driver-turned-politico has unleashed a firestorm on the Web with a volley of edgy blogs over the weekend.
China's debate on the death penalty becomes increasingly open

Calls for death penalty reform in China are growing, but so is the ability of the public to pressure courts into changing sentences perceived as too lenient – a development some say verges on mob justice.
Underdog candidate Carstens takes on IMF's European tradition

Mexico's central bank chief Agustín Carstens faces an uphill battle against French frontrunner Christine Lagarde, who this week is lobbying India, China, and Egypt for support.
Surging BRIC middle classes are eclipsing global poverty

By 2022, those living in poverty will be a minority for the first time, as the global middle class – particularly from BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) nations – surges. Does new affluence signal shifting global power?
China grabs Latin America, well ahead of Obama's outreach

In the past year, China has secured some $65 billion in regional deals. President Obama's current visit to Latin America is seen as a counteracting move.
Europe makes room for Chinese investment, but not without concern

China has signed a number of trade deals throughout Europe that could boost struggling economies, but some Europeans have misgivings about the possibility of a financial lifeline from China.
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China snubs US on boosting yuan's value

China on Thursday thumbed its nose at US legislation aimed at forcing China to strengthen its currency, the yuan, which critics say China keeps artificially low.
China money move: Beijing addresses a glaring weakness

China money: The yuan will now be worth more against the dollar, boosting Chinese consumers' buying power.
At Shanghai Expo, Ahmadinejad polite despite China's support for Iran sanctions

On visit to the Shanghai Expo, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad alluded to 'pressure and intimidation' that China may have felt in the Iran sanctions vote. China, the largest customer of Iran oil, is treading carefully in the Middle East.
Iran sanctions: Which way will China go?

As the UN considers whether to impose more sanctions on Iran for its nuclear plans, China is a key player. China gets 11 percent of its oil from Iran, and sees a double standard in the US position toward Iran's nuclear program.
Liu Xiaobo: Vaclav Havel confronts Chinese on sentencing of dissident

Former dissident and Czech president Vaclav Havel visited the Chinese Embassy in Prague this week in support of Liu Xiaobo, a Charter 08 author and democracy activist who received an 11-year prison sentence last month. Mr. Havel was a principal author of Charter 77, which targeted suppression in the Soviet East Bloc.
Why China is unlikely to back Iran sanctions

Beijing is against sanctions as a matter of principle – and because of recent multi-billion dollar energy deals with Iran.
At G-20, leaders look to save economy – and their own jobs

The global crisis has led to political upheaval in many countries, unseating three prime ministers in Europe alone.
Opinion: Rethink the value of college

In a world where a degree no longer means a job, we need to prepare students for challenges ahead.
Taiwan's President Ma faces high expectations at home and in China

Taking office Tuesday, Mr. Ma promised closer economic ties and more talks with Beijing.
China speaks out on Darfur crisis

Keen not to taint Olympics, and under pressure from West, Beijing sends envoy to Khartoum with strong words.
China battles rising prices, snowstorms

With monthly inflation at 6.5 percent, Beijing applies its first price controls in 15 years.