Joan Hinton, Physicist Who Chose China Over Atom Bomb, Is Dead at 88

Ms. Hinton worked on the Manhattan Project, which developed the atom bomb, but spent most of her life as a committed Maoist working on dairy farms in China.

Sea Salt Latte: Is 85C The Next Coffee Craze?

A coffee company from Taiwan hopes to teach Americans to love squid-ink buns and iced sea salt lattes.

Socialism Studies (just for fun)

Aasif Mandvi exposes the communist threat as Hacienda Heights introduces a Chinese language program to middle school kids.

China Tries to Put Best Foot Forward With Shanghai World Expo

As part of his series from China, Ray Suarez reports on the ongoing 2010 Shanghai Expo, where the large and decadent Chinese pavilion captures the country in transition.

For China's Growing Middle Class, Expanding Waistlines Pose Problem

In the second in his series of reports from China on global health issues, Ray Suarez reports on the dramatic increase in obesity as the country's growing class of educated and well-paid consumers adopt some Western-style shopping and eating habits.

China Faces Growing Health Crisis from Prevalent Tobacco Use

In the first of three global health reports from China, Ray Suarez examines the work of anti-tobacco advocates in China, where the government -- which is a huge producer of tobacco products -- has done little to quash the deadly smoking epidemic.

China Bans Court Evidence Gained Through Torture

China issued the legal guidelines after a number of cases involving false confessions, most recently one involving a farmer who was wrongly imprisoned for 10 years.

Chinese Supercomputer Is Ranked World’s Second-Fastest, Challenging U.S. Dominance

The Dawning Nebulae computer has achieved a sustained speed of 1.27 petaflops — the equivalent of one thousand trillion mathematical operations a second.

China’s Premier Discusses School Attacks

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao offered the first public comment by a Chinese leader since the latest attack.

Hong Kong Issues Warning as Air Pollution Sets Record

Pollution reached the worst levels since 1995, setting off an official government warning Monday to avoid outdoor activities and physical exertion.

Google Shuts China Site in Dispute Over Censorship

Google said it would close its Web site based in mainland China and direct users to an uncensored version based in Hong Kong.

Academic Paper in China Sets Off Alarms in U.S.

A paper imagining a cyberattack and a power failure in the U.S. has highlighted an atmosphere charged with hostility between the U.S. and China over cybersecurity.

Opinion: The Problem Is Not China

The United States must recognize that its economic problems come from within. China cannot fix America's mess.

For 13th Time, Critic of China’s Government Is Barred From Leaving Country

Liao Yiwu, a prominent author and critic of the government, was detained as he prepared to fly to a literary festival in Germany, activists said.

New Scrutiny on Censorship Issues for U.S. Companies in China

Now that Google has thrown down the gauntlet, American companies may find arguments about the need to obey local laws do not offer blanket protection from questions about conduct.

China Names Its Own Lama to Top Body of Advisers

A teenage religious figure, whose legitimacy is a matter of dispute, has been appointed to the country’s top advisory body, state media announced.

Chinese Editorials Assail a Government System

In a country with a press tightly managed by the state, the appearance of the editorials in more than a dozen publications was noteworthy.

China’s Han Flock to Theme Parks Featuring Minorities

The ethnic theme playgrounds showcase features of ethnic minorities but also enforce the narrative that they are part of greater China.

A photo of the sign that used to read "Racist Park" referenced in this article can be found here.

Ma’s ‘two nations’ comment a mistake: PO

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) would not address the two sides of Taiwan Strait as “two nations” in describing cross-strait relations, the Presidential Office said yesterday.

Dalai Lama's Remarks After White House Meeting

Dalai Lama: "Don't ask silly questions!"

Dalai Lama Visit Fuels Friction Between China, U.S.

Chinese officials openly criticized President Obama's decision to meet with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Thursday. Beijing warned that U.S. recognition of Tibet as an independent state would further strain Sino-U.S. relations. Jeffrey Brown speaks to two experts about recent tension between the nations.

Obama Meets Dalai Lama, and China Is Quick to Protest

The meeting at the White House with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader on Thursday was low-key, but raised the hackles of China nonetheless.

China: Gay Pageant Contestant Wins a Prize

A 25-year-old Muslim man from China was the third runner-up in the Worldwide Mr. Gay pageant, which ended Sunday in Oslo.

Opinion: The Tension Is Overstated

What lies ahead should be familiar to China watchers: After the huffing and puffing is over, Beijing and Washington will start repairing the damage.

Wanted: Rental Boyfriend for Lunar New Year

To quell parental nagging, many Chinese singletons are hiring strangers to act the part of boyfriends and girlfriends during their holiday home visit.