Opinion: China contributes to Dalai Lama’s mystique

HDS Greenway - Worldview - February 8, 2010 11:05 ET

The more the Chinese threaten and scold, the more they promote the Dalai Lama's importance around the world.

Adventure travel: The Great Himalaya Trail?

Jason Overdorf - India - February 4, 2010 07:11 ET

Why walk Everest, K2, and other mountain giants? Because they are there.

Opinion: How did China get double-digit economic growth?

Joel Brinkley - Worldview - February 3, 2010 11:17 ET

By dealing with some of the world's most repugnant regimes. Iran is just the latest on a long, long list.

Analysis: Taiwan says hello to arms

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - February 2, 2010 14:56 ET

Taiwan asked for weapons from the US years ago, and most on the island back the deal.

Analysis: China's tougher than before

Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - February 2, 2010 13:12 ET

Washington is hardening its stance, China is rising to the occasion and there's likely trouble down the line.

Special Report

Thomas Mucha - Commerce - January 28, 2010 17:24 ET

20 correspondents, 20 countries and a world of pain. Meet the ground truth of the global economic crisis.

Mac Rumor Alert: What Apple's "iTablet" could mean for Asia

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - January 27, 2010 09:48 ET

Here's the latest chatter about the supply chain of the coming Apple gadget — if it really exists.

Kidnapping in China

Colum Murphy - China and its neighbors - January 27, 2010 06:40 ET

As the number of child kidnappings in Shenzhen grows, so too does distrust between parents and police.

China v. Google: Beijing fights back

Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - January 25, 2010 20:14 ET

The Chinese government takes a swing at Hillary Clinton. How bad can this get?

Taiwan rocks: They're loud. They're angry. They hate the Chinese government.

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - January 24, 2010 08:25 ET

Meet Chthonic, Taiwan's premier metal act. Don't expect to see them in China anytime soon.

The Fantastic Five: Best photos of the week

News Desk - General - January 23, 2010 09:16 ET

Best pictures include a Madrid storefront, aid delivery in Haiti and an aboriginal Australian Elvis impersonator.

Police shut down Mr. Gay China competition in Beijing

Dinah Gardner - China and its neighbors - January 15, 2010 12:59 ET

Restrictions on homosexuality have relaxed in recent years, but state still keeps a watchful eye.

Unesco, China and a Uighur mystery

Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - January 13, 2010 06:39 ET

What are the Chinese up to in the Old City of Kashgar, the Uighur "Jerusalem"?

Economic worries in Indonesia? Blame the Chinese.

Peter Gelling - Indonesia - January 10, 2010 07:56 ET

A new regional trade deal raises tensions between two rising economic powers.

Can China save General Motors?

Thomas Mucha - Commerce - January 9, 2010 10:06 ET

Seven thousand miles from Detroit, GM builds a great wall of Buicks.

The Whiskey Diaries: Scotland in Taiwan

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - January 5, 2010 06:36 ET

Can Taiwan produce a world-class tipple?

Taiwan's over-the-top pleasure dens

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - January 4, 2010 06:44 ET

Love Motel 2.0

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - January 4, 2010 06:42 ET

Taiwan's love motels are stepping up their game with outrageous themes, web movie marketing and extra privacy.

Holiday shopping: The next big thing in Taiwan?

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - December 23, 2009 06:59 ET

A look behind the booming business of e-books. It's a page turner.