GlobalPost — China and its neighbors

Grid leap forward

Jordan Calinoff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:32 +0000

To much fanfare, Obama recently committed $3.4 billion to "smart grid" electric modernization. Now China is investing $670 billion.

Analysis: Obama in China: It's about the money

Kathleen E. McLaughlin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:57:00 +0000

How, and why, Obama is treating the dragon differently.

Silicon Sweatshops: A promising model

Jonathan Adams and Kathleen E. McLaughlin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:54:56 +0000

There's no easy way to police supply chains in Asia. But one US high-tech firm and its Taiwan supplier are taking a creative approach that might just work.

Special report: Silicon Sweatshops

Jonathan Adams and Kathleen E. McLaughlin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:05:08 +0000

Despite strict "codes of conduct," labor rights violations are the norm at factories making the world's favorite high-tech gadgets.

What do you think about Silicon Sweatshops?

News Desk — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:04:19 +0000

Are high-tech supply chains in Asia good business or exploitation? You decide.

Silicon Sweatshops: Shattered dreams

Jonathan Adams — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:24:07 +0000

Migrant workers making gadgets at Taiwan's high-tech parks sign deals that make them modern-day indentured servants.

Silicon Sweatshops: The China connection

Kathleen E. McLaughlin and Jonathan Adams — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:58 +0000

For migrant workers, an electronics factory job can be a ticket into China's booming middle class. But for many, it turns into a nightmare of poor working conditions and indifferent bosses.

Silicon Sweatshops: The China connection

Kathleen E. McLaughlin and Jonathan Adams — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:58 +0000

For migrant workers, an electronics factory job can be a ticket into China's booming middle class. But for many, it turns into a nightmare of poor working conditions and indifferent bosses.

Silicon Sweatshops: Disposable workforce

Jonathan Adams — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:25 +0000

Laid-off Taiwanese workers accuse their firm of violating industry codes even when times were good.

Silicon Sweatshops: A gallery

Sharron Lovell and Jonathan Adams — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:48:56 +0000

Video: The Chinese on Obama

Josh Chin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:16:52 +0000

Asia's pushback to big tobacco

Patrick Winn — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:30:28 +0000

The cigarette industry wants a bigger slice of Asia. Activists want them to butt out.

Obama in Japan: Reassuring an old friend

Justin McCurry in Tokyo — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:58:10 +0000

America's first "pacific president" extends a hand. But it's not all smiles.

Obama in Beijing: What you will see. And won't see.

Kathleen E. McLaughlin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:56:47 +0000

In China, anything is possible. Nothing is easy.

How other US presidents handled the dragon

Kathleen E. McLaughlin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:31:38 +0000

From Nixon, to Ford, to Reagan, Clinton and both Bushes, dealing with China has never been simple.

Road to Beijing paved with presidents

Reuters — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:11:53 +0000

In Taiwan, where cows fly

Jonathan Adams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:20:43 +0000

Photo essay: Yes, those are cows attached to a crane.

China and Costa Rica move toward free trade agreement

Alex Leff — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:57 +0000

China wants ties in the region, Costa Rica wants Chinese goods. But not everyone's pleased.

In Taiwan, pro baseball is all mobbed up

Jonathan Adams — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:27:00 +0000

For some professional players, losing is an offer they can't refuse.

Michael Jackson lives. In Beijing.

Dinah Gardner — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:04:01 +0000

The Chinese are obsessed with the late gloved one. Why?

Whose line is it, anyway?

Laura Fitch — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:46:08 +0000

What's the best way to cope with the migrant life in China? Improv theater, of course.

China, China everywhere

Thomas Mucha — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:49:59 +0000

We're all living in China's world now. How's your Mandarin?

Full Frame: Chinese rural dwellings

Ryan Pyle — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:02 +0000

A photographer captures the traditional "apartments" of China's Hakka minority.

Europe's capital studies China

Paul Ames — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:27:37 +0000

For the next few months Brussels will teem with Chinese art and culture, with a tea house to boot.

Need a cadaver? Head to Taiwan

Jonathan Adams — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:12:02 +0000

Video: With the help of a Buddhist group, Taiwan's "Silent Mentors" program has brought in the bodies for science.

In China, it's a small world after all

Kathleen E. McLaughlin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:16:49 +0000

The Kingdom of Dwarves theme park features singing, dancing and costumed "little people."

Opinion: A hidden deal on Iran sanctions?

David J. Kramer — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:11:16 +0000

Since Russia and China will not be on board, one can only hope the Obama Administration has other plans, writes David J. Kramer.

Kingdom of the Dwarves

Kathleen E. McLaughlin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:34:41 +0000

China: Living in the shadows

Thomas Mucha — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:36:35 +0000

Special report: An intimate look at China's migrant workers, plus running coverage of the country's changing economy

A World of Trouble: Is the nightmare over?

Thomas Mucha — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:35:50 +0000

With signs of economic recovery finally emerging, here's where things stand in 20 countries around the world.

On Location: Beijing — Neighbor or narc?

Kathleen E. McLaughlin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:18:06 +0000

The perils of selling wine in China

Jordan Calinoff — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:05:04 +0000

Two firms control the market — which they have helped to create.