In Hong Kong, One Holiday and Lots of Book Sales

To prepare for the National Day holiday, retailers are stocking up on merchandise like designer bags, gold jewelry — and banned books.

Following the Path of the Great Sage

A visit to the birthplace of Confucius - and to the temple, mansion and forest that are named after him there - offers some insight on the philosopher's life and ideas.

Mao’s Grandson Rises in Chinese Military

Mao Xinyu, Mao Zedong’s grandson and only surviving male heir, has become the youngest major-general in the People’s Liberation Army.

Party’s Agenda in China Seems to Fall Flat

Initial reports from the Communist Party’s Central Committee policy meetings suggested that there were few, if any, changes.

Chinese Dissidents Committed to Mental Hospitals

Special correspondent Shannon Van Sant reports on political dissidents being committed to mental hospitals in China.

Life Sentence for Taiwan Ex-President

Chen Shui-bian, the former president of Taiwan who had been on trial since March for corruption, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.

Record Numbers of Chinese Wed on 09/09/09

Thousands of Chinese couples decided that 9/9/09 would be an auspicious date for their nuptials.