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Bush to Olympians: Win (nicely): The president talks about cherished American values -- curiously, without mentioning advertising or kicking butt.; King Kaufman Jul 22, 2008
One more good reason to lift the embargo on Cuba: Let's seize the potential of the nation's sugar-based ethanol -- before China beats us to it.; By Joe Conason Jul 18, 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; Andrew Leonard Jul 17, 2008
Chinese dreams of Monsanto glory: The government authorizes a new transgenics development program, aiming for food security and biotech competitiveness; Andrew Leonard Jul 10, 2008
From soybeans to subprime: From the Japanese occupation to the KMT-Communist lovefest, Taiwanese capitalism at its best; Andrew Leonard Jul 10, 2008
Dumb luck, China, and the Industrial Revolution: Another take on the "Needham question"; Andrew Leonard, Andrew Leonard Jul 9, 2008
Free trade, but not for the flag: It is OK to burn Old Glory, if she's made in China?; Andrew Leonard Jul 7, 2008
Dalai Lama's time bomb: Some Tibetans have had it with the spiritual leader's nonviolence. But as Gandhi showed, patience can be the deadliest of weapons.; By Salil Tripathi Jul 1, 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.; Andrew Leonard Jun 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.; Andrew Leonard Jun 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.; Andrew Leonard Jun 23, 2008
What color are Chinese South Africans?: According to the country's High Court, they are now considered "black"; Andrew Leonard Jun 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; Andrew Leonard Jun 19, 2008
Battle of the skyscrapers: A building frenzy is raging in Asia, Russia and the Persian Gulf. And cities like New York don't have the money to compete. Will the West soon look outdated?; By Ulrike Knöfel, Frank Hornig and Bernhard Zand Jun 9, 2008
"Kung Fu Panda's" inside joke: Even a copy of a masterwork is worthy of the proper respect.; Andrew Leonard Jun 9, 2008
McCain: To Russia, without love: John McCain and his national security advisor both want to get tough with Russia -- but one of them got paid to say so. Does McCain have another lobbyist problem?; By Mark Benjamin Jun 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?; Andrew Leonard Jun 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.; 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; Andrew Leonard May 23, 2008
A Chinese aircraft carrier paradox: Was the 17th century admiral whose name has reportedly been given to a Chinese naval vessel a traitor or a patriot? Or both?; Andrew Leonard May 22, 2008
The Wall Street Peak Oil Journal: As crude prices set another record, the Journal publishes its gloomiest assessment yet of the oil market; Andrew Leonard May 22, 2008
Big Pharma and the bullies: After getting kicked around by the likes of Thailand and Brazil, the pharmaceutical industry suddenly realizes, hey, maybe there's money to be made by lowering prices.; Andrew Leonard May 20, 2008
What's the matter with China?: Salon's readers take up "the Needham question" and come up with some provocative explanations as to why China had no Industrial Revolution.; Andrew Leonard May 19, 2008
"The Man Who Loved China": Who knew that the greatest English-language historian of Chinese science was an avid nudist and accordion player?; Andrew Leonard May 19, 2008
The China syndrome: Eccentric scholar Joseph Needham devoted his life to documenting the brilliant innovations of Chinese civilization -- and the mystery of why the West eclipsed it.; By Andrew Leonard May 19, 2008

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