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A Chinese conspiracy theory
Some Chinese think the U.S. purposely duped China into buying bad Treasury bonds. But that's giving the U.S. too much credit
By Andrew Leonard September 5, 2008
China, Tibet and iTunes
The iTunes Music Store suddenly doesn't work in China. Angry downloaders say the Olympic popularity of "Songs for Tibet" is to blame
By Andrew Leonard August 20, 2008
The oil price puzzle
With crude oil prices $30 below their peak, analysts are suffering whiplash. But no matter how low they go, it won't be for long.
By Andrew Leonard August 19, 2008
World of development economics Warcraft
Everything you ever wanted to know about gold farming and the global economy
By Andrew Leonard August 7, 2008
Empires on the rise
China and India battle for a London-based energy company pumping oil in Siberia and Kazakhstan. That's globalization, folks.
By Andrew Leonard August 5, 2008
Rush Limbaugh: "Why can't we be more like China?"
The conservative icon reinvents himself as a supporter of government intervention in the economy. Give me my state-subsidized SUV, or give me death!
By Andrew Leonard July 29, 2008
The deep structure of kung fu panda-monium
An expert in modern Chinese literature takes on the cultural significance of Dreamworks' martial arts cartoon
By Andrew Leonard July 17, 2008
Chinese dreams of Monsanto glory
The government authorizes a new transgenics development program, aiming for food security and biotech competitiveness
By Andrew Leonard July 10, 2008
From soybeans to subprime
From the Japanese occupation to the KMT-Communist lovefest, Taiwanese capitalism at its best
By Andrew Leonard July 10, 2008
Dumb luck, China, and the Industrial Revolution
Another take on the "Needham question"
By Andrew Leonard, Andrew Leonard July 9, 2008
Free trade, but not for the flag
It is OK to burn Old Glory, if she's made in China?
By Andrew Leonard July 7, 2008
More fun with reverse globalization
High transportation costs are making Procter & Gamble rethink its supply chain strategy. But China still comes out on top.
By Andrew Leonard June 27, 2008
Why $140-a-barrel oil is no surprise
It took awhile, but the market finally realized there's only so much of that black gold to go around.
By Andrew Leonard June 26, 2008
Peak safety matches?
In India, a rise in phosphorus prices is forcing the closure of match factories. Some Indians are blaming China, but the real culprit is global agriculture.
By Andrew Leonard June 23, 2008
What color are Chinese South Africans?
According to the country's High Court, they are now considered "black"
By Andrew Leonard June 19, 2008
The insignificance of offshore drilling
Even Bush's Department of Energy acknowledges that more drilling in the U.S. won't relieve gas price pain. For real short-term help, look to China
By Andrew Leonard June 19, 2008
"Kung Fu Panda's" inside joke
Even a copy of a masterwork is worthy of the proper respect.
By Andrew Leonard June 9, 2008
Why is diesel even more expensive than gas?
We could blame China, or India, or the EU. But the more interesting question is: Why is gas so cheap?
By Andrew Leonard June 2, 2008
Hope in the midst of Chinese pollution?
James Fallows says all is not lost in the battle to save China's environment. But the odds sure look daunting.
By Andrew Leonard May 29, 2008
China's tofu construction
A rescue worker's lament while searching the rubble in Sichuan. Plus: Three minutes of no searching, in honor of the dead
By Andrew Leonard May 23, 2008
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