Books by Friends
One about Berkeley, two about China, one more on the art and science of "information farming," and all worth checking out
Who's Behind Hong Kong's Counter-Protests?
Mainland Chinese, organized crime, and business interests counter the Umbrella Revolution
How U.S. Philanthropy Is Inspiring Foreigners to Give
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have made it their mission to export American-style philanthropy—formalized, systematic, and professionalized giving done in the public eye—with mixed results.
The China Story You Should Pay Attention to, and the One You Should Ignore
Skip past anything that talks about a coming dawn of the Chinese Century. Go straight to stories on the complications of China in the here-and-now.
Why the Anti-Corruption Drive in China Is So Important, and So Potentially Destabilizing
Is the country moving from "efficient corruption" to something worse?
Bloomberg in China: It's Not About the Terminals, It's About the Data
Either way, there's a tension with the company's journalistic operations.
China and Taiwan's Newest Disputed Territory: The Internet
The cross-strait schism re-emerges in a quarrel over website URLs.
When Chinese TV Rips Off The Colbert Report
Will the country ever have a satirical talk show of its own?
China's Eerie Faux-European Ghost Towns
Located near Beijing, the mock-Alpine village of "Spring Legend" has houses, restaurants, shops—and few people.
Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Mean the U.S. Would Lose Ground to China
High incarceration, not marijuana use, poses a great threat to American competitiveness.
Why China's Global Supremacy Is Not Inevitable
The country's strongest asset—its huge size—is also it's biggest liability.
Meet the Chinese Tycoon Who Wants to Buy The New York Times
Chen Guangbiao, who last made headlines by selling cans of fresh air, believes that he will obtain the newspaper—even though it isn't for sale.
A Jittery China Faces 2014
Crises face the country as it celebrates the new year. But the economic miracle shows no signs of ending.
Xi Jinping Eats Some Dumplings at a Restaurant
... and China swoons. Why the president's casual lunch resonates so much in the country.
The End of China's 'Ashtray Diplomacy'
Communist Party officials are now prohibited from smoking in public, putting an end to a decades-old tradition.
China Photo of the Day: A Giant Bank Made Entirely From Ice
At Harbin's annual winter sculpture festival, participants built a spectacular castle fit for a king—or at least a bank.
How Andy Warhol Explains China's Attitudes Toward Chairman Mao
Just as the pop artist diluted and distorted the Chinese leader's image, Mao's legacy has likewise evolved in unexpected ways.
The American Who Gave His Life to Chairman Mao
On the dictator's 120th birthday, Sidney Rittenberg—whose life story entwines with the turbulent history of the People's Republic—describes his interactions with the man who still dominates China 37 years after his death.
This Proposed Chinese Train Picks Up Passengers ... Without Stopping
Is it useful? Maybe not. But it's definitely cool.
Hershey's Big Push in Chocolate-Mad China
The American confectionery company's purchase of Shanghai's Golden Monkey shows the power of the Chinese sweet tooth.