China's College Entrance Physical Tests Aim To Solve Student Health Issues
Will the addition of a physical test component to China's already grueling "gaokao" college entrance exam cause more harm than good?
China's Long List Of Food Safety Scandals: Alcohol Company Investigated
A Chinese alcohol producer is being investigated after several cancer-causing agents were found in bottles of their liquor.
Viral Trends in China: 'Aircraft Carrier-Style' The New 'Planking'? [PHOTOS]
Chinese social media users are showing just how happy they are that their country now has a functional aircraft carrier.
China's New Passports Spark More ASEAN Tensions
China's new passports include watermark images of several disputed land and maritime areas. Several countries are demanding China change the passports.
China's Fighter Jet Program Chief Dies During Landing Tests
China's J-15 fighter jet was designed and manufactured with the help of Luo Yang, who died of a heart attack while aboard the aircraft carrier.
China's Answer To Self-Immolations: Turn Monks Into Firefighters
Following the close of the 18th Party Congress in China, self-immolation by Tibetans was expected to stop. Instead, reports from monastery towns still describe people burning themselves in protest.
Obama And China Show Why They Care About Southeast Asia At ASEAN Summit
The ASEAN Summit ended with little mention of territorial disputes. Leaders were far more concerned about keeping trade alive.
Japan Goes To New Elections, Faces Old Problems
Japan's December elections may end with a stalemate in parliament, while an unlikely alliance may come to prominence. In any case, the main issue is the same: economy, economy and more economy.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Urged To Resign
In a televised parliamentary meeting, Vietnam's prime minister was challenged to resign from leadership amidst the nation's failing economy.
China 'Selected Seven' Announced: Reformists Or Not At The Top?
China's new top 7-member governing body was announced Thurs., including future President Xi Jinping - creating a new direction opportunity.
Hu Jintao Set To Step Down From All Posts, Under One Condition
At China's party congress, Hu stepped down as the nation's leader, giving way for the likely president-in-waiting, Xi Jinping.
Dalai Lama Calls On Japanese Leaders To Investigate Tibet
The Dalai Lama responded to Beijing's refusal to investigate Tibetan self-immolations by turning to China's least favorite neighbor.
Image Analysis Shows North Korean Missile Testing
The US-Korean Institute says image analysis shows that North Korea has been testing motors for long-range missiles.
China Opens Up To Public Opinion. Or Does It?
President Hu pledged to give the public more say regarding decision-making. But will mass voices really matter more than China's econ goals?
China Blasts Dalai Lama's 'Separatist Ideals'
After a recent string of Tibet self-immolations, the Dalai Lama was quoted in Japan urging China's government to investigate the incidents.
China Hushes Tibetan Protests During Party Congress
Reports of self-immolation in Tibet as the 18th National Party Congress opens have not been mentioned in local Chinese media.
China's Twitter Censors Party Congress Chatter
China's version of Twitter, Weibo, has censored keywords relating to China's 18th National Party Congress. But censoring a platform with half a billion users is proving to be a challenge for the government.
Chinese Communist Party Female Delegates Hit Record
The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party has the most female delegates in history. Is it a sign of a gender-balanced government?
In A First For China, Government Announces Plans for Sustainability
For the first time in its history, a 'sustainable development' report has appeared in the Chinese Communist Party's official platform.
Reading China's Tea Leaves As 18th Communist Party Congress Begins
The Communist Party of China convenes Thursday to select the country's new leaders. Here's the low-down regarding what to expect.
For The Chinese, It's The Economy, Stupid (And The Reform)
On the eve of China's 18th Communist Party Congress, a survey finds 80 percent of Chinese citizens political reform, as well as continued prosperity.
China's Smoking Culture: A Nation's Struggle To Kick The Habit
China has implemented bans and other reforms in an effort to curb the populations' addiction to smoking, but statistics show they are not helping.
China's Hot New Commodity: Higher Education For Foreigners
China has been fascinating Westerners for a long time, but now they are increasingly doing something that used to be extremely rare: getting college degrees there.
Why Are Chinese Authorities Taking "Wartime" Security Measures?
The Communist Party congress beginning this week is a very serious matter for the Chinese government, which will change leaders at the event. Beijing is cracking down on everything from kitchen knives to taxi windows as the date approaches.
Hurricane Sandy Felt In China Too -- On Social Media
Americans weren't the only ones blogging and tweeting madly following Hurricane Sandy. China's netizens had a lot to say too, and not all of it was nice to the government. Theirs, that is.
China's Sovereign Wealth Fund Invests In Heathrow Airport, Europe's Biggest
The Chinese government's financial investment arm has bought a ten percent stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings. It's a big step, and China isn't nearly done buying in Europe.
Taiwan Arrests Suspected Spies Working For China
In another chapter of the spy war with Beijing, Taiwan has arrested at least three retired military officials for allegedly passing military defense secrets to mainland China.
China's Next Leaders: Here's Who The Big Seven Are
Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang and the other five likely members of China's new top leadership group are a bit of a mystery in the West. Here's who they are, what they've done, and what they might do in power.
After Wen Jiabao Report, China Blocks New York Times Website
With its Party Congress ahead, and after the paper published a report on Premier Wen's wealth, China blocked access to the Times' website.
China Wants To Go Hollywood - Will It Work?
China is still developing its film industry, with filmmakers looking for mainstream international success facing challenges.
