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World's top 5 economies: Most Americans already think China is No. 1

On Feb. 14, China was recognized as the world's second-largest economy after the United States. Americans are already convinced that the US has fallen behind China.

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China's new independents tap social media to challenge Communist party

About 80 independent candidates for local Peoples' Congresses are using the power of social media in China to challenge the Communist party's lock on political office.
World's top 5 economies: Most Americans already think China is No. 1

On Feb. 14, China was recognized as the world's second-largest economy after the United States. Americans are already convinced that the US has fallen behind China.
Why a nervous China aims to shield citizens from Egypt news

China has limited coverage of the Egypt protest to its Xinhua news service and warned last week that websites that did not censor comments about Egypt would be 'shut down by force.'
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China's economic status is good news for the country ... right?

China is playing down its new economic status now that it has overtaken Japan as the 2nd largest economy in the world, saying it is still a developing country.
China flood and oil spill response improves. Prevention? Not so much.

A China flood, oil spill, and chemical factory explosion highlighted the country's improved crisis response. But China still faces challenges as it tries to strike a balance between economic growth and protecting the environment.
Clinton bluntly condemns China on Internet censorship

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered blunt condemnation of strict Internet censorship in China and pledged to help Chinese citizens jump the 'Great Fire Wall.'
Obama charisma? China keeps it in tight check.

On first Obama trip to China, the message is clear: This is about China's rise, not Obama popularity.
China threatens Xinjiang rumor-mongers with jail

Seeking to tamp down ethnic tensions between Han Chinese and Uighurs in Urumqi, China says rumor spreading will result in jail and needle attacks could be punishable by death.
Chinese first: Tiananmen Square mentioned in official newspaper

The article referencing the June 4, 1989, 'incident' appeared only in an English-language publication.
China favors jobs at home over freer trade

Beijing restores tax breaks and other perks for Chinese exporters. It's worried that declining exports mean more social unrest.
Six lives in a new China

A six-part series by Peter Ford, staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
China's Communist Party cautiously celebrates its reforms

Its economy has broken records, and the country is a global player – but the financial crisis could threaten stability.
Olympic success boosts China’s confidence

The success of the Olympics is expected to help China’s leaders and people trust the rest of the world more readily, and tone down an often aggrieved nationalism.
China's massive postquake tasks

Still short 2 million tents, it must also rebuild homes and jobs for 5 million.