Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'china'

Uighur Mummies Stir Debate In China

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:28:00 EST

DNA tests on mummies raise new questions about China's Uighurs, many of whom claim western heritage. China insists the Uighurs have East Asian heritage.

Tibetans Gather In India To Rethink China Strategy

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Hundreds of Tibetan exiles have convened in Dharamsala, India, to discuss a new China strategy. China has warned against any efforts at Tibetan independence. Earlier this month, the Dalai Lama acknowledged that talks with China to win greater autonomy had not been successful. Robbie Barnett, a professor of Modern Tibetan Studies at Columbia University, tells Renee Montagne why that comment is significant.

Demand From Emerging Markets Helps Automakers

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

There's a huge demand for cars in developing countries. The Economist, magazine describes Brazil, Russia, India, and China as "the car industry's big hope." Matthew Symonds, the lead author of the report, tells Steve Inskeep that countries such as Russia, China, India and Brazil represent growth opportunities for Detroit's Big Three automakers.

China Dusts Off, Restores Emperor's Hideaway

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:07:00 EST

American experts are at work in Beijing's Forbidden City, helping preserve a long-neglected treasure: the elaborate private retreat of the 18th-century Chinese emperor Qianlong.

Who Poisoned Chinese Emperor 100 Years Ago...

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

New DNA test show that one of China's last emperors died of arsenic poisoning. Guangxu Emperor died 100 years ago today. The cold case hasn't been completely solved. It's still not known for sure who poisoned him.

Drop In Chinese Demand Melts Scrap Metal Market

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:25:00 EST

A slowdown in the scrap-metal market in China is hitting scrap dealers hard. Just months ago, scrap metal was in such high demand that thieves were pulling up manhole covers and fire hydrants to sell them. Now, some prices have tumbled 80 percent in four months.

Chinese Government Fights Recession

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Economic data out of China suggests that the world's fastest growing economy is slowing down, just as the rest of the world is counting on it to maintain growth. Inflation in China fell to 4 percent last month, marking a 16-month low. The government responded this week with a nearly $600 billion spending plan to rev up the economy.

Prince Of Kunqu: Jazz Meets Chinese Opera

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:11:00 EST

Jeffrey Zhang is known for mixing the traditional Chinese opera form with pop music and kabuki dancers. But now he's begun to incorporate free-form jazz piano in a culture clash that's turning heads and winning over new fans.

Chinese Stimulus May Affect Commodity Prices

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:28:00 EST

The size of China's economic stimulus package will likely have an effect on the rest of the world. Simon Johnson, former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund and senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, says the Chinese package sets an example for other countries to follow, but the real effect will likely be seen in commodity prices.

Asian Markets Spike On China Stimulus Package

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

China has launched an economic stimulus package worth nearly $600 billion, which includes more government investment in infrastructure, tax deductions for exporters, and bigger subsidies to the poor and farmers. Asian markets soared in response.

China Unveils $586 Billion Stimulus Package

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Chinese officials have announced a $586 billion stimulus plan to counter the effects of a global slowdown on China's booming economy.

Hanggai: Chinese Punk Looks To The Past

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:47:00 EST

Modern Chinese music is most famous for sappy Canto-pop love songs. But on the mainland, young Chinese musicians are innovating and taking risks with ancient music forms such as throat singing. Former punk singer Ilchi is now a force in the Mongolian folk-music revival with his band Hanggai.

Chinese Rural Reforms Free Farmers From Land

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:52:00 EST

Some rural farmers in China are consolidating their individual small plots of land into farming cooperatives, as a result of new reforms. The reforms are jettisoning Communist Party ideology for the sake of economic necessity. But not everyone is happy.

Asian Markets Cash In On Obama Win

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:47:00 EST

One of the things investors hate most is uncertainty. And there is a little bit more certainty because the U.S. election has been decided. Stock investors in Asia showed signs of relief. Japan's main index ended the day up more than 4 percent. Hong Kong rallied more than 3 percent. Markets in Australia, South Korea and China also ended the day sharply higher. European stocks are trading lower. Markets in France, Germany and Britain are being dragged down by shares of troubled banks.

Milk Scandal Renews Fears Of 'Made In China' Label

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:34:00 EDT

The "Made in China" brand has suffered long-term damage after contaminated milk killed at least four children in the country, some marketing experts say. The scandal has wiped away a boost in international confidence in Chinese products following the Beijing Olympics, a researcher says.

China Records Slowest Growth In Years

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Asian stock markets advanced in Monday's trading, with South Korean shares gaining for the first time in four days. China also recovered from early losses, despite numbers showing third quarter growth slipped to 9 percent.

Economic Slowdown Hits Chinese Industry Hard

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:45:00 EDT

The rippling economic problems have reached Chinese manufacturers, and, combined with changes made by the government, are creating dramatic slowdowns in production. Economic experts are predicting only single-digit growth after decades of incredible expansion.

The Upside Of 'Factory Girl' Life In China

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Author Leslie Chang followed two girls from their rural homes in China to a city called Dongguan, where they became "factory girls." Life in these makeshift cities can actually be quite exciting and lucrative for these young hard-working ladies.

China Holds On To Its Purse Strings

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

There has been hope and speculation that Asian countries, particularly China, might step in and buy stakes in failing U.S. financial institutions. China is the world's fastest growing economy, and it has the world's largest foreign exchange reserves. But for now, China is not expected to rush to the rescue.

Despite Ban, Tainted Chinese Candy Still On U.S. Shelves

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

China's tainted milk scandal is now affecting California's large Asian American population. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warnings late last week that stores stop selling a popular candy imported from China and an instant coffee from Taiwan, but some of the items are still on store shelves.

Judge: Release Detained Chinese Muslims to U.S.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:27:00 EDT

The Bush administration suffered another dramatic loss in court on Tuesday over its handling of Guantanamo detainees. A federal judge has ordered the release of 17 detainees into the U.S. The detainees are Chinese Muslims, known as Uighurs.

Analyzing China's Exposure To U.S. Debt

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:58:00 EDT

Stephen Green, head of research at Standard Chartered Bank in Shanghai, speaks with host Liane Hansen about how the global financial crisis has hit China. China has close to $1.3 trillion invested in U.S. debt with up to $500 billion in agency securities.

Spacewalk Boosts Pride Among Young Chinese

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

China on Saturday will become only the third nation — after Russia and the United States — to carry out a spacewalk. The event will be broadcast live nationwide. This milestone underscores China's technological achievements and is boosting national pride.

Chinese Man Crusades Against Tainted Milk

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:51:00 EDT

As China continues to deal with the scandal over tainted milk, evidence has emerged that the problem was known much earlier than is being reported. China's first milk industry whistleblower has been speaking out for two years.

U.S. Image Tarnished By Financial Meltdown

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:58:00 EDT

The White House plan to bail out the U.S. financial sector is likely to have major geopolitical ramifications. The U.S. owes its global dominance to its vast economic power. In recent years, indebtedness to China and other major creditors has put the U.S. in an increasingly vulnerable position. The failing financial sector could further undermine the country's standing in the world.