A pillar of China’s communist economic model, land collectivization, faces mounting pressure from farmers for reform, pitting rural forces against the tide of development.

Confronted by accusations of a disregard for human rights at home and abroad, Beijing finds the Olympic Games have exposed it to extraordinary international pressure.

Taiwan’s referendums on membership in the United Nations ratchet up Chinese threats and escalate U.S. concerns over regional stability.

China and India are commonly portrayed as economic rivals. In fact, experts say, they have much to gain from each other.

As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan redefine ground warfare, the U.S. Navy is pushing for a reinvention of its own.    

Warren Buffett’s divestment from PetroChina prompted victory cries from Darfur activists, but longer-term concerns seem a more likely explanation for the sale.

China signals its political direction and likely future leaders at the close of the Communist Party Congress.

Despite a strong economy and political reforms, Taiwan continues to struggle for international recognition.

The response to virulent animal diseases is improving, but major outbreaks continue, costing the animal industry millions and increasing fears of a global pandemic.

The recent spate of contamination in the U.S. food supply, much of it traced to Chinese ingredients, has raised questions about safeguards on food imports. 

China’s increasing coal use and inability to control toxic emissions from coal plants cast a shadow over the fight against global warming.

Promising moves on North Korea could headline this week’s China-U.S. strategic dialogue, but a slew of bilateral concerns cast a shadow on the meetings.

Proposed new legislation and a Treasury Department report cast a spotlight on efforts to influence the valuation of the yuan, but economists say any significant adjustment will take time.

An increased tax on trading shows China is intent on cooling its stock markets. A sharp drop could have broader economic effects.

Beijing took steps to strengthen its currency ahead of economic talks in Washington, a move that may not halt a slide toward protectionism in Congress.

Ten years after crippling financial crises swept East Asia, the International Monetary Fund faces fresh criticisms about its future relevance.

The U.S. decision to challenge China in WTO court could represent a fundamental shift in Sino-American diplomacy.

Several high-profile cases show bloggers’ new political influence, but repressive regimes are fighting back.

As the central government in Beijing attempts to address grievances raised by mounting social protests, the guarantee of rights on a local level remains in doubt.

As China increases its military spending, the Taiwanese president ups the independence ante.