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• • Culture
  • 10 Jul 07

  China Plays Hardball with Soft Power

  Out with strongman Mao and in with svelte-suited diplomats and film personalities: Chinese leaders have learned the value of a warm smile and firm handshake

  vol. 31, iss. 08    china, foreign policy

• • Features
  • 16 Feb 07

  Eyes Off the Prize

  As Iraq dominates U.S. attention, China, India and Iran are emerging as the next world powers

  vol. 31, iss. 02    china, india, iran

• • Features
  • 07 Dec 06

  Rebiya Kadeer: The Uighur Dalai Lama

  Falsely imprisoned, this human rights activist is fighting the Chinese government's right to rule her people.

  vol. 30, iss. 12    activism, china, civil rights

• • Features
  • 13 Oct 06

  Chinas Growing Desert

  Overgrazing is stripping arable lands, creating the potential for ecological refugees

  vol. 30, iss. 10    asia, environment

• • Features
  • 09 Mar 06

  China Dissidents Disappeared

  Officials round up 'bad elements' as the National People's Congress starts its session

  web only    asia

• • Features
  • 18 Jan 06

  When Red Goes Green

  A burgeoning Chinese environmental movement tries to stem the devastation wrought by the country's massive economic transformation.

  vol. 30, iss. 02    asia, environment