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China
WTO rules against China for unfair trade practices
by
Rob Schmitz
Jan 30, 2012
A ruling against China by the World Trade Organization could mean cheaper rare earth metals. The metals are used in many electronic devices.
Twitter has censor to selectively block tweets
Jan 27, 2012
The social media company says the technology will help individual countries block tweets that might go against local laws.
Apple's China supply chain exposed
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 26, 2012
The New York Times' Charles Duhigg discusses the harsh working conditions at Apple's manufacturers in China, and what can be done to enact change.
In Western China, Tibetans stage protests
by
Rob Schmitz
Jan 26, 2012
Protests in largely Tibetan areas of Western China turn violent as frustration over Chinese policies grows. Tibetans want more say.
How Apple is missing out in China
by
Rob Schmitz
Jan 25, 2012
Apple reported strong earnings in part thanks to its growing market in China. But could they be doing more for their customers there?
China's forecast for the year of the dragon
by
Rob Schmitz
Jan 20, 2012
Growth is slowing, inflation is still high and there's a leadership change in store for China in 2012.
China's housing slowdown threatens economic growth
by
Rob Schmitz
Jan 19, 2012
Concerned over the runaway growth of its housing market, China imposed new laws to slow speculation. But trying to curb a potential housing bubble may hurt the country's high growth.
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Apple discloses suppliers... kinda
by
Marc Sanchez
Jan 17, 2012
First time Apple releases this kind of support
Cowboy boots, made in Mexico (by the Chinese)
by
Stan Alcorn
Jan 17, 2012
Chinese companies buying up factories in Mexico: one example of how skilled manufacturing is changing.
With growth, China population becomes more urban
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 17, 2012
China's economy grew 8.9 percent last quarter, in part thanks to the movement of millions of people from the countryside for better paying jobs in cities. For the first time, the number of urban dwellers there has officially topped the rural population.