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China's leadership shakeup: Bo Xilai and 4 other names to watch

Five names to keep an eye on as China prepares for a once-in-a-decade leadership change.

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China's evolving relationship with 'barbarians'

China, which used to officially refer to foreigners as 'barbarians,' has a long history of xenophobia. The issue is at the forefront again after two high-profile incidents with foreigners.
In China, public outcry softens sentence for Wu Ying

China's Twitter users went wild Tuesday after a court overturned the most controversial death sentence here in recent memory.
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Will Bo Xilai affair open the 'black box' of China's leadership?

Just how politician Bo Xilai's stunning fall from grace might modify the mysterious manner in which power is shared and wielded in Beijing is still hard to discern.
China's leadership shakeup: Bo Xilai and 4 other names to watch

Five names to keep an eye on as China prepares for a once-in-a-decade leadership change.
Bo Xilai: a stunning and highly public fall from grace in China (+video)

Bo Xilai, a senior Communist Party official, was abruptly dismissed amid scandal, ending his ambition of a top post. His removal could complicate a key year of political transition in China.
Weibos: China clamps down on popular microblogs

Weibos are the freest place in China to speak. Now Chinese authorities are moving to curb that freedom.
Xi Jinping film deals: Search for a Walt Disney of China?

Vice President Xi Jinping announces two film deals that offer Hollywood more access to China and set up a Chinese joint venture with DreamWorks to boost China's push into animation.
Christmas craze fills Chinese malls, if not its churches

Christmas commerce – and karaoke – are proving highly popular in China.
Coming slowly to 300 million Chinese puffers: smoke-free zones

Despite a new smoke-free zone at Peking University, China is making only half-hearted efforts to dissuade people from smoking.
China gives cool response to US military activity in Australia

Chinese officials have reacted cooly to President Obama’s announcement Wednesday that US Marines will be based in northern Australia, closer to the disputed South China Sea than any other US land forces.
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.
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.
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.
On remote Tibetan plateau, a health-care program that could be a model for China

The Surmang Foundation is training community health workers on the remote Tibetan plateau, where small advances can mean the difference between life and death.
Public calls for change of track following bullet train crash in China

Online messages allowed Chinese to learn quickly about an accident involving two new high-speed trains. The public has reacted furiously to a lack of transparency about the cause.
China's super rich show doubt about country's economic future

Some 60 percent of China's wealthiest are thinking of leaving - and many have already put money away offshore.
China aims to prevent unrest by pushing a more 'inclusive' growth

At this week’s annual National People’s Congress, top leaders have been stressing issues such as skyrocketing house prices, worrying inflation, and workers’ wages.
Terrorism & Security
China delegation visits North Korea, expresses support for Kim Jong Il

The US was hoping that China, the only country with diplomatic influence over North Korea, would rebuke the country for shelling South Korea last month. But China appears intent on maintaining support for Kim Jong Il.
Why some economists see a looming US-China trade war

From the halls of Congress to the World Trade Organization, US officials are increasingly criticizing China trade and currency policies – blaming them for America's huge trade deficit.
China's blind activist lawyer, Chen Guangcheng, released from prison

China's Chen Guangcheng helped a budding civil rights movement before his arrest four years ago. His example may have inspired others, despite sharp crackdowns from the Chinese government.
Kim Jong-il trip spurs succession speculation

Kim Jong-il reportedly met top Chinese leaders on Friday in an apparent bid for Beijing's diplomatic and financial support for a succession plan involving his third and youngest son, who is said to be traveling with him.
Terrorism & Security
China blames North Korea for killing three of its citizens

Beijing today delivered an unusual criticism to North Korea over the killing of three Chinese citizens. North Korea is heavily dependent on ally China for financial and food aid.
Hubble telescope observes star devouring planet WASP-12b

Located some 600 light-years away, the planet WASP-12b is being swallowed up by its sun. Scientists say that the gas giant may only have another 10 million years left before it is completely devoured.
China slips in ranking of Asia's top colleges

Despite investing billions of dollars to create world-class seats of learning, China lags in a new list of Asia’s top colleges. Its highest-ranked Peking University came in 12th, down two spots from last year.
North Korea's Kim Jong-il visits China with hat in hand, and a threat

North Korea’s need for aid may have prompted Kim Jong-il's visit to China. But the isolated nation has leverage over its powerful ally: instability next door if China says no.