Topic: Shanghai

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North Korean ship poses challenge for US allies along its route

Thailand and Singapore have longstanding military ties with America but also trade with Burma, where the vessel is headed.

Chinese want 'Mao' to project power on high seas

In two polls this month, more people wanted China's first aircraft carrier to be named after the controversial leader than any other option.

With 'Buy Chinese' edict, another nation tiptoes toward protectionism

Beijing stipulates that $586 billion in stimulus funds be spent only on Chinese goods

Chinese waitress freed after killing official – and winning nationwide support

The trial of Deng Yujiao, who stabbed an official demanding sex, highlighted the power of the Internet to rally popular support.

China hushes up first gay pride week

Police warned two Shanghai venues against hosting events, even as a state-run daily hailed the festival as a "showcase" of progress.

Thursday's coverage: WHO upgrades H1N1, Peru uprisings, and Holocaust Museum shooter

New Orleans mayor, quarantined in China, is curiously quiet

Mayor Ray Nagin, on a business trip, was confined to his hotel in Shanghai after a fellow plane passenger exhibited symptoms of swine flu.

Shanghai Girls

A pair of Chinese sisters battle their way through the Japanese occupation of Shanghai and on to America.

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Geithner visit: Chinese economists skeptical of US strength

A survey of 23 experts finds deep concern about Beijing's large dollar holdings

Opinion: Shanghai's 2010 Expo: the 'Economic Olympics'

World Expos have been a snooze in the West for decades. But China's first one ever next year will be a wake-up call.

Why China is acting aggressively on swine flu

While its efforts may appear excessive, China is determined to be above reproach in the wake of its failures to address SARS quickly six years ago.

Opinion: In China, 'truthiness' trumps truth

Twenty years after Tiananmen, I found that even many of my Chinese journalism students didn't even know a pro-democracy movement existed.

Already pummeled by recession, airlines now must deal with concerns about flu

Airplanes themselves are safe, experts say, but flights to Mexico have been cut. Drug cartel violence is an issue too.

Tiananmen Anniversary: Memory of executed poet resonates

Lin Zhao, who was executed in 1968, challenged history and Mao.

Amid dire economic news, China sees a glimmer of hope

Quarterly economic growth is the worst it’s been for 17 years, but figures show the government’s stimulus could be taking effect.

The Monitor's View: A ticket to US bullet trains

The Recovery Act provides $8 billion for high-speed rail – a strong start, but a vision is needed.

China cracks down ahead of sensitive anniversaries

A professor was beaten after visiting the grave of a discredited leader. Other previously tolerated activities have also become taboo.

US consumer confidence flat, better than abroad

Ahead of G-20, China questions US's financial dominance

China's deep reserves and continued growth put it in a position of strength.

China asserts itself in GPS turf war

It plans to use the same signal frequency for its version of GPS that Europe had carved out. The overlap could block Europe from using its satellites for security reasons.

China cracks down on human rights lawyers

A Beijing firm known for defending famous activists is told to close. Attorneys elsewhere have been detained or tried.

China aims for its own Silicon Valley

Like the 'Asian tigers' before it, China is pushing into higher-end manufacturing and innovation.