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Hu Jintao
China's Risky Bet Against History
Without the openness that comes with democracy, China’s relations with the US and its neighbours are destined to be tense at best.
WikiLeaks, Hollywood and GDP
Why Chinese movies, just like the country’s GDP figures, are magnificent but meaningless.
Taiwan's KMT—Hollow Victory?
Three victories in local races for Taiwan’s ruling KMT at the weekend can’t mask problems facing it in the 2012 poll.
Taiwan's KMT—Hollow Victory?
Three victories in local races for Taiwan’s ruling KMT at the weekend can’t mask problems facing it in the 2012 poll.
China Scaring Chinese?
China’s neighbours aren’t the only ones alarmed by it’s growing diplomatic and military assertiveness.
China-Japan Ties Back on Track?
Naoto Kan reiterates his ‘firm’ position at a meeting with Hu Jintao on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
China Still Looms Over APEC
Despite Japanese efforts, a meeting between Naoto Kan and Hu Jintao looks unlikely today.
Will Hu Meet Kan?
The APEC summit would be a good place for the Chinese and Japanese leaders to talk. Will they?
Who is Xi Jinping?
How much exactly do we know about the heir apparent to the Chinese presidency, Xi Jinping?
Communist Party Showdown?
The Communist Party is meeting to discuss China’s next five-year plan. What else is on the agenda?
France-China Ties on Mend
Last week’s state visit to China by Nicolas Sarkozy was another sign of improved Franco-Sino ties, says Richard Weitz.
A Dinner Menu for Dignitaries
Today, thanks to my new favourite blog, Obama Foodorama (which I’ve fawned over in an earlier post), I know that this year’s Thanksgiving at the White House has taken place with some flair. Six kinds of pie on the dessert menu (including Huckleberry