Bo Xilai

The Bo Xilai controversy rumbles on, India fires a missile and the country’s train drivers are given an unpleasant new duty in this week’s round up of Asia news.

The idea that China has a unified vision about its role in the world is misplaced. Excessive focus on nationalist voices, however loud, will do the U.S. and others no favors.

North Korea’s rocket launch, China’s economic growth slowing and criticism of India’s treatment of women feature in our weekly roundup of the news you might have missed this week in Asia.

The wife of fallen political star Bo Xilai, Gu Kailai, is a prime suspect in a murder. It’s a tumultuous transition year.

If Wen Jiabao wants to be remembered as a reformer he needs one big policy success. Can he grab it?

If Wen Jiabao wants to be remembered as a reformer he needs one big policy success. Can he grab it?

China’s government warns the military to prepare for an “ideological struggle” as rumors of unrest persist.

Pervasive corruption, lawlessness among the ruling elites, and a sense of a loss of direction permeating all levels of Chinese society. The conditions for another Tiananmen may be there.

The firing of Bo Xilai puzzled many. By refusing to properly explain, the Communist Party is making it worse.

The firing of Bo Xilai may reflect a power struggle within the Communist Party. The country’s future is at stake.

China’s Internet has been abuzz with rumors of a coup. It’s unlikely, but still highlights real tensions in Beijing.

China is divided over the dismissal of Bo Xilai. But the move looks like a win for reform-minded officials.