China is investing a lot of money and political capital into gender issues. Why?

China’s first lady is taking an unusually high profile role, albeit not without precedent.

With her trip to China, Michelle Obama could be rebalancing her husband’s rebalance to Asia.

Joined by her mother and two daughters, the first lady will focus on soft diplomacy.

The most pressing question is whether Michelle Obama will meet with China’s first lady, Peng Liyuan.

China’s efforts at public diplomacy have produced mixed results on the world stage.

Plus, PLA hacking unit caught trying to break into industrial water plant in US. Weekend China links.

Michelle Obama’s absence at the Xi-Obama summit is perplexing… and troubling.

Plus will WeChat replace Weibo? Some Tuesday China links to stories that caught our eye.

The Asia-Pacific may be home to 60% of global population, but only 6% of the most beautiful female celebrities, says the LA Times.

During visits to Africa and Russia, China’s First Lady has raised eyebrows with her fashion choices.