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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    east asia, international

• • 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    east asia, middle east, southeast asia

• • 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, civil rights, east asia

• • 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