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China Boom

A mosaic explanation of China's extraordinary rise, in the words of those who have watched it most carefully. more
In New York on Oct. 13, 2010, historian Frank Dikötter recounts the most upsetting surprise he found in researching China's famine. (1 min., 35 sec.)

A Great Leap Forward - Into a Moral 'Grey Zone'

Frank Dikotter's new research uncovers the darkest consequences of Mao's most notorious experiment. more
In Houston on Oct. 7, China expert Harry Harding told the audience that the US and China are neither friends nor foes but a little of both. (Jeff Fantich Photography)

The Meaning of "Frenemies"

China expert Harry Harding addresses the U.S.-China relationship and the limits of the English language to describe the complicated alliance adequately. more
Deborah and James Fallows describe a culture of physical peril that they encountered during their stay in China. (2 min., 56 sec.)

Dreaming in Chinese

At times, China's rapid urban development left Deborah Fallows wanting to shout out, “Xiaoxin! [Be careful!]” more
Ligang Liu outlines steps by which China could or would "internationalize" its currency, the renminbi. (1 min., 38 sec.)

Renminbi: The Next Global Currency?

Economists discuss China's currency, and whether it might realistically challenge the dollar's supremacy. more
Novelist Xu Xi reads an excerpt from Habit of a Foreign Sky before an appreciative Anna Sherman in Hong Kong on Oct. 7, 2010. (1 min., 53 sec.)

Xu Xi: Habit of a Foreign Sky

Xu Xi reads from and discusses her latest book, which was short-listed for the inaugural Man Asian Literary Prize. more
Dr. Bardhan addresses the significant challenges inhibiting China's and India's economies in Houston on Sept. 30, 2010. (Jeff Fantich Photography)

Awakening Giants, Feet of Clay

UC Berkeley Professor of Economics Pranab Bardhan spoke to the myths surrounding the rise of two fast-emerging powers an an Asia Society luncheon in Houston. more
C.Y. Leung, Chairman of Asia Pacific DTZ, at Asia Society New York on September 24, 2010.

Hong Kong: America’s Showcase to China

American goods and services enjoy a friendly portal to mainland China through an ever-inventive Hong Kong. more
Asia Society's Jamie Metzl (L) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) at Waldorf-Astoria on September 22, 2010. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

China-US Ties

Asia Society's Executive VP Jamie Metzl speaks with China Daily. more
Indian women work at a fluorescent light assembly line at an Ajanta plant in Morbi, some 265 km from Ahmedabad, on March 7, 2010. (Sam Panthaky/AFP/Getty Images)

Women and the Workplace

One of the chief engines to the success of India and China in the global economy is educated women. more