China Blocks Move to Condemn Crackdown

China blocked an effort on Wednesday to have the Security Council condemn Myanmar’s violent crackdown on protesters.

China Braces for Prospect of Changes in Myanmar

China is Myanmar’s most important trading partner, investor and strategic ally, and has consistently thwarted attempts to put pressure on Myanmar’s rulers.

New Challengers Emerge, Threatening to Take the Lead

Americans fear that the United States has frittered away 35 years of space superiority, and a new generation of rivals is about to shove it into second place.

Political Games

Will human rights advocates bring home any medals from the Beijing Olympics?

Mattel Official Apologizes in China

The executive reportedly apologized for maligning Chinese manufacturers in the course of toy recalls, but the company said the remarks were misconstrued.

Quiet Signals Cleared New Beijing Bishop

The Rev. Joseph Li Shan, the new Catholic bishop of Beijing, has risen steadily through the Chinese Catholic clergy, which was decimated by the Cultural Revolution.

Lost at Sea

While the American government has been occupied in Mesopotamia, Asian militaries have been quietly modernizing and in some cases enlarging.

Traveling Across Cultures for a Son’s Star Turn

A wave of musical talent has begun flowing out of China in recent years, and Hong Xu is among the elite of those performers.

Memphis and Calipari Go to Hoop in China

The University of Memphis signed an agreement with the Chinese Basketball Association that will include Coach John Calipari running a series of coaching clinics and camps throughout China.

China bans another 4 `pornographic' radio programs

China's broadcasting watchdog has banned another four sex-related radio programs after banning seven television shows deemed pornographic on September 15.

Yet Another Refusal for Taiwan

A General Assembly committee rejected Taiwan’s application to become a member of the United Nations, the 15th straight year that the bid has failed.

New Push Into China by N.B.A.

In a move certain to highlight the growing importance of China to both the National Basketball Association and the sport, the N.B.A. plans to announce Wednesday the formation of a Chinese subsidiary.

Some Toy Makers Shun the China Label

With the American toy industry reeling from recalls of millions of Chinese-made toys, some of Europe’s best-known toy makers find themselves in a fortuitous position.

Band, and Country, Seek Respect on World Stage

A metal band from Taiwan is timing its New York concerts to advocate for its country’s quest for recognition before the world.

China to Free Jailed New York Times Employee

A Chinese research assistant for The Times served three years in prison on a conviction that sparked outrage.

Senators Urge More Stringent Rules for Toy Safety

Robert A. Eckert, Mattel’s C.E.O., told Congress that the toy industry would work to prevent unsafe toys from entering the U.S.

Germans See Imitation in Chinese Cars

BMW has filed suit against Shuanghuan Automobile to prohibit the sale of the CEO, which the German automaker says is a knockoff of its X5 sport utility vehicle.

An Opportunity for Wall St. in China’s Surveillance Boom

The ties between China’s surveillance industry and American capital markets are starting to draw Washington’s attention.

Paulson Urges Restraint in Policy on China Trade

Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. said Monday that enacting legislation aimed at punishing China over its economic policies could unsettle markets.

Problems Go Beyond Lead Paint, Canadian Study Says

Design flaws, not Chinese manufacturing problems, are the cause of the vast majority of American toy recalls over the last two decades.

Why Lead in Toy Paint? It’s Cheaper

Paint with higher levels of lead often sells for a third of the cost of paint with low levels, so Chinese factory owners sometimes cut corners and use the cheaper leaded paint.

Once Facing Deportation, a Woman Gets Asylum

Zhenxing Jiang, whose deportation case drew international attention, will be allowed to stay in the United States with her family.

Bush, After Talks With China’s Leader, Accepts Invitation to Beijing Olympics

Human rights groups and a Republican member of Congress condemned President Bush’s acceptance of the invitation to the 2008 Games.

China Steps Up Efforts to Cleanse Reputation

Even as it cracks down on product safety and substandard goods, China lashes out at critics of its exports.

Capital punishment decreases nationwide

The country is expected to register its lowest number of death penalties in more than a decade, largely due to measures that have stripped all but the top courts of their powers to approve capital punishment for serious crimes.

China to Give Data to U.N. on Its Military Spending

The move appears to be an effort to calm fears about its secretive and rapidly expanding armed forces.

Modern Gloss on China’s Golden Age

Updating Confucius to the stresses of a fast-changing nation.

ROC statehood undecided: US official

The US' senior director for East Asian affairs at the National Security Council (NSC), Dennis Wilder, told reporters on Thursday that Taiwan's statehood was an undecided issue, and as such it is not qualified to be a member of the UN.