China's New Maritime Muscle
Passage of the recent air-defense identification law is only one part of the country's push in the East China Sea.
My Thanksgiving at a KFC in China
Alone, in a strange country, the fast food franchise saved the day.
How to Think About the Chinese Air-Defense News
The latest escalation in the East China Sea marks a worsening of relations between the world's second and third largest economies, and puts the U.S. in a lose-lose predicament.
I Was an Illegal Second Child in China
My mother risked her life to have me in an underground clinic. Now that Beijing has decided to loosen the one-child policy, it should deal with the consequences for families unluckier than mine.
Should a Bloomberg Executive Host a Press-Freedom Dinner?
In light of the news agency's recent controversy in China, a former Committee to Protect Journalists honoree has launched a formal complaint about Daniel Doctoroff's involvement in the banquet.
The Rent in Shanghai Is Too Damn High: An Infographic
What price comparisons between two different cities tell us about the Chinese economy.
What the Next U.S. Ambassador to China Must Do
From easing visa regulations to managing international crises, Washington's next diplomat in Beijing will manage an important—and delicate—relationship.
China's Big Drone Push
Whether or not the stealth combat planes are as powerful as Beijing claims, their development has implications for the balance of power in East Asia.
The Banality of Televised Anti-Chinese Racism
Recent incidents on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and on Holland's Got Talent reveal the persistence of casual bigotry—intended or not—toward China and Chinese people.
Why Chinese Cities Are Smaller Than They Appear
Focusing on total population—rather than the number of people actually residing in urban areas—obscures the extent of China's urbanization challenge.
China's Welcome Progress Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
A crackdown on overprescription at Chinese hospitals is helping prevent "superbugs," but hospital dependence on drug profits remain an obstacle.
We Report, the World Decides: Follow-Ups on the News
Tomorrow's news, yesterday.
Shanghai's Forgotten Jewish Past
In the 1930s and 40s, the Chinese city hosted a large, vibrant community of refugees fleeing persecution in Europe. Can survivors, rabbis, and historians preserve this heritage?
China's Latest Video-Game Craze
In Praise of Gary Locke, the Best-Ever American Ambassador to the P.R.C.
As the former Commerce Secretary prepares to return to the United States, his service in China should serve as a blueprint for managing Sino-American relations.
What's at Stake in Bloomberg's China Coverage
The company's alleged refusal to offend the Chinese Communist Party reveals the limitations of "journalistic access."
Why China's Solar Building Boom Is Good for the United States
China will install a third of the world's photovoltaic capacity next year—and that means cheaper solar panels for the U.S.
A Chinese President Consolidates His Power
China's Third Plenum meeting, which led to a raft of policy reforms, may ultimately be remembered for Xi Jinping's emergence as the country's most important leader in decades.
Seven Inventions Designed to Make China's Air More Breathable
The capital's notorious smog has provided Chinese entrepreneurs with a fresh market opportunity.
No, Your Kids Don't Have to Start Learning Chinese
At least according to former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers