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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'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.

China mudslides were predicted 13 years ago

Chinese scientists warned that deforestation in geologically sensitive areas could exacerbate China mudslides.

Opinion: Are China and America on a collision course?

Probably not. The greater threat is that President Obama and President Hu, preoccupied with domestic matters, will fail to muster the political will needed to find collective solutions to the international problems their nations share in common.

Japan beat Denmark, but why didn't Asians cheer for the Asian team?

Japan beat Denmark today, though it was unlikely that many Asians rooted for the Asian team in the match. Regional loyalties in Asia are threadbare, say academics, which means there is little 'Asian identity.'

US college degrees: Still the best among world's top universities?

A US college degree has been the gold standard. But global economics and a crisis of confidence may be pushing the US down in rankings among top universities.

Two medium-sized black holes fight back against supermassive black hole

So far two rare medium-sized black holes have not been swallowed up by a nearby supermassive black hole.

On eve of Shanghai Expo 2010, China finds 'soft power' an elusive goal

Chinese authorities have seized on the Shanghai Expo 2010 – the largest in history – as another chance to enhance 'soft power' that is generated by the spread of cultures, values, diplomacy, and trade. The expo opens this weekend.

China’s alternative to Communism and democracy

In China, Communism has lost the capacity to inspire. Enter Confucianism.

Do Climate Shocks Make Poor Nations Poorer?

US arms sales to Taiwan stifle US-China military engagement

To protest the US's arms sales to Taiwan, China halted contact between the two nations' militaries, which has expanded in recent months to include study tours and naval exercises. China also threatened Tuesday to retaliate against US companies involved in the arms sales.

China facing a mounting trash problem

As Beijing residents enjoy increasing prosperity, Chinese villagers are left with their trash.

China book market: As e-books grow, they get pirated, too

Founder Apabi, which has more than half of China's $44 million e-book market, is trying to change how Chinese read. But pirated online books selling for as little as $.03 a title are already challenging them.

US eyes China as global partner

Obama’s first visit to China will test that nation’s readiness to look outward – and past disagreements.

Bringing China's economic boom to rural students left behind

A program sends students from top Chinese universities into impoverished areas to coach poorly educated students, hoping to give them a stake in China's future.

China censors Namibia corruption case that may touch president's son

It has blocked any references to the investigation even though Hu Haifeng is not a suspect, underscoring the taboo against covering China’s 'princelings.'

China courts its creative types in a massive way

It aims to repeat its manufacturing success by grouping artistic professions the way it did its factories.

Too young to be mayor? Many Chinese think so.

Zhou Senfeng, who is 29, was elected last Saturday to lead the city of Yicheng. In a society that venerates elders, this is not sitting well with everyone.

Tiananmen Square: Workers bore brunt of repression

On 20th anniversary of massacre, few remember the key role state employees played in supporting students – and the price some paid for organizing.

Emboldened North Korea pushes neighbors to seek self-defense

South Korea joined a US-led program to block shipments of nuclear material. In Japan, a lawmaker urged first-strike capability.

With second test, North Korea asserts nuclear-power ambitions

Monday's explosion dashed hopes that the secretive nation is simply building its weapons program as a bargaining chip.

A global currency? No. A dollar substitute? Maybe.

Clinton 'reintroduces' US to Asia

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her trip to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and China on Sunday. Her aim was to reenergize key ties to the region.

To lift economy, China urges citizens to spend more

Beijing hopes stoking domestic consumption can boost its slowing economy. But convincing a nation of savers to spend more during hard times may be a tough sell.

China's virtual vigilantes: Civic action or cyber mobs?

Concerned citizens are targeting anyone from accused pedophiles to activists with 'human flesh search engines' that post people's personal information online.