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Golfer From China Wins LPGA Championship, World Reacts

With her win on Sunday, Feng Shanshan became the first Chinese golfer — male or female — to win a major tournament. What does it mean for the sport? more
February 27, 2012 edition covers of TIME magazine from (clockwise from top left) the United States, Europe, South Pacific and Asia.

'Linsanity' on TIME Magazine's Cover (But Only in Asia)

While the cover of TIME's new Asia edition features New York Knicks shooting star Jeremy Lin, the magazine's other editions focus on Kim Jong Un. more
Street dancer Charles "Lil Buck" Riley in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. (Asia Society/Michael Zhao)

Before Lil Buck Dances With Madonna at Super Bowl, Watch Him Dance in China

Street dancer Charles "Lil Buck" Riley, who will take the stage during halftime on Sunday, took his talents to China with the Asia Society last November. Click to watch him in action. more

Photo of the Day: Ronaldo in Iran

Football player Cristiano Ronaldo's posters in Iran, November 5, 2011. more
Yao Ming receives an award from Charles C. Foster, Chairman of the Asia Society Texas Center, at the Texas Center's annual Tiger Ball in Houston in 2010. (Jeff Fantich Photography)

Walking With a Giant: The Yao Ming I Know

Charles C. Foster, Chairman of the Asia Society Texas Center, shares his thoughts on professional basketball star — and personal friend — Yao Ming, who announced his retirement from the NBA's Houston Rockets last week in Shanghai. more
Japan's midfielder Homare Sawa celebrates after the FIFA Women's Football World Cup final match Japan vs USA on July 17, 2011 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. Japan won 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out after the final had finished 2-2 following extra-time. (Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty Images)

Japan's Victory: A Triumph Bigger Than the World Cup

When Japan fought back to a close victory against the United States in the Women's World Cup on Sunday, a heartbroken country finally had something to cheer about. more
A man walks along a row of banners with the logo of South Korea's mountain resort of Pyeongchang, 180 kms east of Seoul, on July 7, 2011 after the mountain resort was picked to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. (Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images)

South Korea Wins Winter Olympics — Should North Korea Co-Host?

Could South Korea's victory over Germany and France to host the 2018 Winter Olympics also become North Korea's? more
China's Li Na holds the Roland Garros French Open tennis championship trophy in front of the Eiffel Tower on June 4, 2011 in Paris a few hours after winning the French Open Women's final. Li Na made sporting history at the French Open today when she became the first player from China and from Asia to win a Grand Slam singles title. (Alexander Klein/AFP/Getty Images)

Interview: After Li Na's French Open Win, Will More Chinese Athletes 'Fly Alone'?

Beijing-based American writer Maggie Rauch discusses the importance of Li Na's French Open victory and what it might mean for the future of Chinese sports. more
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani (L) speaks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India during the 2011 ICC World Cup on March 30, 2011 in Mohali, India. (Raveendran-Pool/Getty Images)

India vs. Pakistan: 'Cricket Diplomacy at its Best'

Could a sporting event could jump-start a stalled peace process? more