Topic: Gary Locke

Spike in Tibetan self-immolations draws international attention to China

Today, yet another Tibetan died after he set himself on fire in protest. And neither the Chinese authorities nor exiled Tibetan leaders seem able, or willing, to halt the recent spike in such incidents.

From taboo to hot topic: China leadership talks about corruption

Once too sensitive to be discussed in public, corruption is now the subject of editorials in state-owned media and even featured at the opening of the 18th Communist Party Congress this week.

Beijing protesters damage US ambassador's car

A crowd mobbed a car carrying the US ambassador to China at the height of protests against Japan’s claims over a set of disputed islands in the East China Sea Tuesday.

Commerce secretary resigns after bizarre hit-and-runs

John Bryson resigned less than two weeks after suffering a seizure and a pair of car accidents in Los Angeles.

Global News Blog Two propaganda flops in less than two weeks: Is Beijing losing its touch?

The official Chinese media appear to have it in for US Ambassador Gary Locke. But their angry attacks against him are backfiring with Chinese Twitterati.

Why Chinese activist now seeks US asylum: His family

Chen Guangcheng's sudden change, he says, is concern about the threats to his wife, two children, and mother. Will Beijing let Chen Guangcheng leave?

Opinion Blame China, not Obama or US, for the plight of activist Chen Guangcheng

Beijing, not US mishandling, is responsible for activist Chen's predicament. The US often needs to balance its concern for human rights in favor of Beijing’s cooperation on pressing global issues. This is not one of those times. Obama must stand up to China to defend Chen’s rights.

Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng: What we know now

Activist lawyer Chen Guangcheng left the US Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday of his own volition, US and Chinese officials said, but reports quickly surfaced that he changed his mind.

What Chinese companies want: intellectual property protection

Chinese-American business relations, long fraught with distrust for China because it was not controlling piracy, appear to be benefiting from a new Chinese respect for intellectual property rights.

John Hughes The great wait of China: How long until freedom?

How long can China's communist regime hold in thrall people who have prospered in an economic system that has many of the hallmarks of free enterprise? Despite attempts to censor the Internet, China's huge, new urban population is aware of the outside world and changes in it.

Global News Blog 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.
09/20/2011 10:00 am

In Pictures Obama's West Wing

Global News Blog Mexico violence claims two more US citizens on increasingly perilous border

The Monitor's bureau chief in Mexico recalls when Americans thought nothing of crossing the border for a taco or inexpensive dental work. Those days are over.
04/05/2011 06:31 pm

Monitor Breakfast David Stern, beware. Obama official covets NBA commissioner's job. (video)

There's some talk about US Trade Representative Ron Kirk becoming the next Commerce secretary. But he calls his post 'fun' and says the only job he'd rather have is NBA commissioner.
03/10/2011 04:15 pm

Global News Blog Obama to nominate Gary Locke as China ambassador

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will be the first 'ABC' – American-born Chinese – to serve in the post. Will that influence China's expectations?
03/08/2011 08:20 am

Obama touts US exports plan again, as voters stew over slow economy

President Obama on Thursday again stressed his commitment to double US exports in five years and, thus, create 2 million jobs. Is a tougher stance toward China part of his plan?
09/16/2010 01:20 pm

Trade: Obama team acts to stem practice of 'dumping' imports in US

Commerce Department says its proposals will tighten enforcement of existing trade laws, cracking down on alleged product dumping and illegal import practices by China and other Asian nations.
08/26/2010 06:10 pm

Senator wants tax breaks for private spaceships

Florida Democrat Bill Nelson announced legislation this week that would offer tax breaks for those seeking to develop commercial spacecraft.
08/19/2010 07:37 pm

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Growthology Grading the Presidential summit on entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs from more than 50 countries gathered at the summit on entrepreneurship in Washington to learn how individual action can expand opportunity, especially in the Muslim world.
04/27/2010 03:10 pm

Report: China's push to be green tech leader violates WTO accord

China is protecting its green tech energy industries, says a new report by the National Foreign Trade Council. Moreover, Beijing is ordering big state-owned enterprises to favor Chinese manufacturers in their energy purchases, in violation of its WTO commitments, the report finds.
03/15/2010 07:58 pm

New US climate service to help adapt to climate change

The US will launch a national climate service aimed at serving as a one-stop shop of US climate information and at giving industries and farmers information to adapt to regional climate changes.
02/09/2010 03:38 pm

Obama's export goals: Will China trade be a sticking point?

Unless the US-China trade gap is seriously addressed, some economists say, Obama’s goal of 2 million new trade-related jobs will be unattainable.
02/04/2010 06:23 pm

Census 2010: campaign urges Americans to fill out the form

Government officials kicked off a $130 million campaign Monday to encourage public awareness of Census 2010.
01/04/2010 05:57 pm

US closes parts of Arctic to commercial fishing

Melting ice caps are exposing more of the Arctic Ocean than ever before. The US moves to halt fishing in the newly ice-free zones even before a fishing industry blossoms there.
08/21/2009 01:00 am