Thursday, November 12, 2009

China

China Worries About Its Holdings of $1 Trillion in U.S. Government Debt

Concern could lead to Beijing reducing its role in financing the U.S. deficit. more >>

Low Income Families Hurt By Ill-Conceived, Anti-China Consumer Safety Law

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is keeping products off the shelves of thrift shops. more >>

America and China, Dragging Down Each Other

The two nations are closely linked in bad times, too. more >>

Is China Testing the Obama Administration?

U.S. national intelligence director calls Monday's incident the worst in eight years. more >>

Clinton Elevates Asia Among Foreign Policy Priorities

Her recent trip signals that the new administration sees the world differently than its predecessors. more >>

Health Buzz: AIDS in China and Other Health News

Figuring out if your child needs to take a statin; things pediatricians often get wrong. more >>

Spy Agencies Say China Is Expanding Its Military Forces and Ambitions

Obama's new intelligence chief Dennis Blair says Beijing's national security interests are broadening. more >>

Health Buzz: Death Penalty for Players in China Milk Scandal and Other Health News

Autism a priority for Obama; taking antidepressants to get through the financial crisis. more >>

Nuclear Weapons for All? The Risks of a New Scramble for the Bomb

As Obama takes office, he will face challenges from Iran, North Korea to the nonproliferation system. more >>

A Look at the World's Largest Stimulus Plans Outside the United States

Japan, Germany, China, the United Kingdom, and France have all announced massive spending plans. more >>

Why China Helped Countries Like Pakistan, North Korea Build Nuclear Bombs

A new book alleges that Beijing intentionally proliferated nuclear technology to risky regimes. more >>

Top 5 Gifts and Toys Made in China

China: It’s Where the Gifts Are (Made). more >>

Attention Shoppers: Beware of Unsafe Toys

New report cites federal officials for "lax safety standards and enforcement" involving imported toys. more >>

Chinese Blame U.S. Policies for Financial Crisis During Economic Talks

U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting to discuss improved coordination. more >>

How China, an Emerging Superpower, Will Test the Obama Administration

An economic partner, yes, but also a rival for resources and global influence. more >>

Computer Virus Hits U.S. Military Base in Afghanistan

U.S. military officials speculate the cyber attack may have originated in China. more >>

Homeland Security Committee Questions Deal With Chinese Company

If you thought the 2006 Dubai Ports World issue was a problem, the this could be a real headache. more >>

Jailed Chinese Dissident Hu Jia Is Honored

Beijing denounces the action and threatens Europe with reprisals. more >>

Big Trouble in Slowing China

Weaker economic growth could cause political instability. more >>

Extra Credit Crisis: Merger and Int'l Edition

It's a good Monday in America, less so overseas. more >>

The Story Behind China's Tainted Milk Scandal

Company feared going public with information as thousands of children were sickened. more >>

News Buzz: Fed's Emergency Debt Plan, McCain's Alleged Links to Group in Iran-Contra Case

Federal Reserve launches massive plan to purchase short-term corporate debt. more >>

Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2008

Our Baby Formula Worries Pale Next to China's

While we may be scared by bisphenol A in bottles and formula, it's nothing compared with melamine. more >>

AIG Failure Helps Rivals in China

Citigroup sees a hole in the market. more >>

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