Friday, November 27, 2009

China

U.S. and China to Reduce Emissions, but Not Enough

Pledges by the U.S. and China for emissions reductions still seem timid to many experts. more >>

China to Launch Second Lunar Probe

China's space ambitions include building an orbiting station and sending a mission to Mars. more >>

Obama is Playing Nice With China

It's not clear if the president's visit made progress on forging a partnership with Beijing. more >>

China Holds, Mistreats U.S. Man on Secrets Charges

Despite diplomatic pressure, Xue Feng has been held at an unknown location in Beijing for two years. more >>

China Leads World to Higher Carbon Pollution

CO2 emissions rose 671 million tons from 2007 to 2008, three-quarters of which is attributed to China. more >>

China Trying to be an Environmental Leader

The Center for American Progress says China is moving to cut carbon emissions more >>

Quote of the Week: Obama Urges Freedom of Worship in China

At a town hall meeting in Shanghai, Obama says freedom to worship is a universal right. more >>

Obama to China: Uncensored Society is Healthy

U.S. president couches criticism with praise, humility in speech to Chinese university students. more >>

New Problems for China's Massive Three Gorges Dam

Drought and risk of landslides have become an issue for the world's largest hydroelectric project. more >>

Obama Faces Daunting Challenges in Far East Tour

The president is scheduled to make stops in Japan, China, Singapore, and South Korea. more >>

Chinese Agencies Fight for Control of "World of Warcraft"

Regulators from competing government agencies struggle for control over a popular online game. more >>

China Building Cyberwarfare Capabilities

China appears to be collecting U.S. intelligence through a sustained hacking campaign. more >>

Huge Potential for Carbon Storage in China

Poll: Was the United States Right to Delay Obama/Dalai Lama Meeting?

Should the U.S. have postponed the spiritual leader's meeting with the president to assuage China? more >>

<em>Washington Post</em>: U.S. Delays Obama/Dalai Lama Meeting

The Washington Post reports that the U.S. appears reluctant to upset China. more >>

The Empire State Building's Disgusting Kowtow to China

The Chinese government has learned its lesson: Everything has a price. more >>

China Growth Path Could Exceed Planet's Resources

If China's economy continues to rely on fossil fuels, its power consumption could be unsustainable. more >>

China Breaks Ground on Space Launch Center

Hainan center will be located far closer to the equator than China's other bases. more >>

Study: Wind Could Cut China's Emissions by 30 Pct

The country could reasonably meet half of its energy needs with wind energy. more >>

Could China Be Right for You?

Emerging markets still remain a volatile investment, but China-focused funds present attractive opportunities. more >>

Lead Poisoning Sickens 600 Kids in China

Health Buzz: Pneumonic Plague in China and Other Health News

Health reform efforts; making sure kids get enough vitamin D more >>

Pandas Face Uncertain Future After China Quake

America's New Energy Dependency: China's Metals

A clean-energy economy needs rare-earth metals to succeed. China has a near monopoly. more >>

Study: Beijing's Air Worse Than at Past Olympics

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