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Aug. 22, 2008

China Balances Host Role with Delicate Diplomacy During Olympics
Atlantic Monthly veteran writer James Fallows, who has spent a year reporting from China about everything from Beijing's pollution to the tightly controlled media, discusses the country's future following its turn in the Olympic spotlight.

Aug. 8, 2008

China Aims to Boost Global Standing Through Olympics
Years of preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games culminated Friday as world leaders converged in China to watch the Games' opening ceremonies. Analysts examine what the event means for China's place on the global political and economic stage.

Experts answered your questions on China's Olympic moment in an Insider Forum.

Aug. 7, 2008

Athletes Rev Up for Start of the Beijing Games
Crowds cheered Thursday as the Olympic torch made its way through Beijing, heralding the official start of the games on Friday. Ray Suarez talks to Sports Illustrated writer Brian Cazeneuve about the athletes to watch.

Aug. 6, 2008

Tibet Protests Linger Around China's Olympics Prep
China is determined to prevent the Olympics from becoming a platform for Tibetan rights protests. Independent Television News Channel 4 correspondent Lindsay Hilsum reports from the remote Tibetan province of Qinghai on lingering anti-Chinese sentiments in the region.

Aug. 5, 2008

China Rolls Out Security Crackdown Ahead of Olympics
In preparation for the Olympics, China has mobilized thousands of police and military and enacted various security measures to protect Beijing during the games. Analysts examine how Beijing has sought to hone its image and tighten its security.

Aug. 4, 2008

Beijing's Pollution a Contentious Foe for Olympic Athletes
Despite efforts to curb China's air pollution, a thick haze swept over Beijing Monday, just days before the Olympic Games begin. Betty Ann Bowser examines the country's pollution woes and the impact on athletes.

Atmospheric chemist Kenneth Rahn took your questions in an online forum.

July 31, 2008

In Beijing, Reporters Encounter Internet Curbs as Olympics Near
Beijing is putting the final touches on preparations for the start of the Olympic Games on Aug. 8 -- but reporters are encountering Internet curbs despite expectations of open Web access for foreign journalists. A reporter and media expert weigh the issue.

July 25, 2008

Olympic Preparations Ripple Through China
Beneath the surface of new structures and changing freedoms in China, the country has instituted broad initiatives ahead of its hosting of the 2008 Olympics. Scott Tong, China bureau chief for public radio's "Marketplace", discusses the run-up to the games.

Tong took your questions in an online forum.

July 25, 2008

Thousands Stampede for Last of Olympic Tickets
Scuffles broke out Friday as nearly 50,000 people who had waited up to two days for the final batch of tickets to next month's Olympic Games swarmed sales windows in Beijing.

July 23, 2008

China to Set Up Olympic Protest Zones
The Chinese government will set aside three protest zones in city parks during the Olympic Games, Chinese officials said Wednesday.

July 21, 2008

Bombings Stoke Terrorism Fears Before Olympics
Explosions rocked at least two buses in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming on Monday, local media report, killing at least two people and injuring another 14 as the country attempts to tighten security ahead of next month's Beijing Olympics.

June 20, 2008

Beijing to Impose Odd-Even Car Ban During Olympics
From July 20 to Sept. 20, Beijing will alternate the days that vehicles with even and odd registration numbers will be allowed on the road in order to reduce traffic and air pollution during the Olympic Games.

May 30, 2008

Growing Internet Use in China Reflects Changing Society
In April, China passed the United States in the number of people online. The growing Internet use has given the Chinese a chance to see how the rest of the world views them, and is helping shape the attitudes of younger generations. Margaret Warner reports from China.

Read extended interviews from this report:
Google China President Kai-Fu Lee
Former Chinese Ambassador Wu Jianmin
iLook Magazine Editor Hung Huang

May 29, 2008

In China, an Evolving Effort to Establish a Place on World Stage
The devastating quake in China and the government's response and transparency seem to have altered views both inside and outside the country. Margaret Warner speaks with Assistant Foreign Minister He Yafei about the changes within China.

May 28, 2008

Modernizing China Confronts Environmental Woes
Since undertaking market reforms in late 1970s, China has enjoyed an economic boom -- but the economic progress has also produced serious environmental damage and pollution problems. Margaret Warner reports on China's environmental woes and their impact on the run-up to the Beijing Olympics.

May 27, 2008

Quake Poses Daunting Reconstruction Challenges, Rallying Point for China
Earthquake-damaged Sichuan province in China has begun the arduous task of rebuilding. In this report from China, Margaret Warner talks about the how the country is dealing with the landslides and other aftermath of the May 12 earthquake, and how the temblor has done more to rally the international community to the Asian nation than the Olympics have.

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May 26, 2008

Earthquake Recovery Tempers China's Olympics Elation
In preparing for the Olympic Games, the Chinese government has faced unexpected challenges, including a devastating earthquake and protests over its rule of Tibet. Margaret Warner reports from China about the quake's impacts on the Beijing Olympic plans.

May 16, 2008

Olympics Mark China's 'Coming of Age'
China's hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympics thrust the Asian nation into the international spotlight and is viewed by many inside the country as a way to showcase how far the communist regime has come in opening up to the world over the past few decades.

May 16, 2008

Tibet Tests China's Movement on Human Rights
When China bested four other finalists to host the 2008 Summer Olympics, the win brought a new global status but also renewed scrutiny on its handling of free speech and human rights, particularly in the area of Tibet.

May 16, 2008

Beijing Pollution Poses Challenge to Olympic Athletes
Athletes participating in the Beijing Olympics this summer could face a troubling combination of polluted air and hot, humid weather conditions if the Chinese government is not able to clear the skies in time for the games.

May 16, 2008

Olympics Highlight Press Curbs in China
Though the Chinese have made efforts to increase press freedoms for foreign journalists covering the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, reporters are still expecting to encounter some challenges based on long-standing restrictions and mentalities.

May 13, 2008

Chinese Ambassador on Quake Disaster, Olympic Protests
Zhou Wenzhong, the Chinese ambassador to the United States, discusses the earthquake that hit central China, recent protests over Tibet that have disrupted the Olympic torch relay and the state of international relief efforts following Myanmar's cyclone.

April 24, 2008

Chinese Americans Divided on Olympic Torch Protests
Jonathan Choy, owner of a martial arts equipment shop and ping pong club in the heart of New York City's Chinatown, is conflicted about the violent protests that have disrupted the Olympic torch relay.

April 15, 2008

Olympic Torch Ignites Protests of Chinese Policies
A global Olympic torch tour has been met by protests against China, the host of the games. While China and others say the Olympics should not be politicized, protesters say they are trying to draw attention to China's rule over Tibet and its human rights record, among other issues. Two experts answered your questions.

April 9, 2008

Olympic Torch Relay Puts Chinese Policies in Focus
China is facing increasing scrutiny for many of its policies as the Summer Games in Beijing draw closer -- and protesters have seized the Olympic torch's current global tour as a platform to voice opposition to China's rule of Tibet, among other issues. Two analysts discuss the protests.

March 20, 2008

China Sends More Troops to Tibet to Curb Protests
China sent 80 trucks carrying paramilitary police to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa Thursday to quell anti-government protests, while the Dalai Lama offered to meet with Chinese leaders.

March 18, 2008

Protests Against China, Violence Continue in Tibet
Anti-Chinese protests and violence continued Tuesday in Tibet. The Chinese government blamed the exiled Dalai Lama for the violence. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on the situation in Tibet.

March 14, 2008

Protests Turn Violent in Tibetan Capital of Lhasa
Chinese riot police clashed with violent protesters in the ancient Tibetan capital of Lhasa Friday, with armored vehicles blocking roads and police firing tear gas into gathered crowds. Radio reports state that two people had been killed.

Jan. 23, 2008

Market Turmoil Highlights China's Impact on U.S. Economy
Global stocks largely rebounded on Tuesday after concerns over a weakened U.S. economy sent international markets tumbling. Jim Fallows of the Atlantic Monthly discusses how China's lending and asset buying impact the U.S. markets and economic stability.

Oct. 30, 2007

Sorting Out the Future for Chinese-Controlled Tibet
An Independent Television News report on life in Tibet, a country controlled by China for more than 50 years.

Oct. 17, 2007

Dalai Lama Awarded Congressional Gold Medal Despite Chinese Protests
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama received the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday - the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow - despite opposition from China's government. Experts examine the Dalai Lama's iconic legacy and assess China's reaction.

Oct. 2, 2007

Myanmar Crisis Sheds New Light on China's Regional Influence
During recent protests in Myanmar, the country also known as Burma, the international community relied heavily on the diplomatic intervention of China in efforts to stop a military crackdown. Experts consider China's growing regional influence.

July 10, 2007

Chinese Food and Drug Official Executed for Accepting Bribes
China announced Tuesday its chief food and drug official has been executed for accepting bribes. Independent Television News reports from the region on the investigation that led to his execution.

July 3, 2007

New Tainted Chinese Products Add to Safety Concerns
Inspectors in China reported the discovery of more tainted products on Tuesday. A food safety advocate and an investment bank executive explain what's behind the problems.

June 25, 2007

Reporter Explains China's Rapid Industrialization
The international economy is being affected by China's rapidly developing industries. James Fallow, a reporter based in the region analyzes China's economic growth and its impact on the world stage.

July 13, 2001

IOC Awards 2008 Olympics to Beijing
John Hoberman, a professor of Germanic studies and an Olympic historian at the University of Texas in Austin, and Sally Jenkins, a sports columnist for The Washington Post, discuss China's winning bid to host the Olympic Games.