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Let the games begin! Let the games begin!
Every Olympics is a miniature world -- and leaves you feeling more hopeful about the human race than you were before.
The China problem The China problem
Those wanting to enjoy the Olympics as pure sport have to ignore the host country's troubling behavior -- just what it wants you to do.
Beijing's first event: Political gymnastics Beijing's first event: Political gymnastics
As Amnesty International slams China on human rights, Western journalists get a taste of censorship -- and Olympic excuse making.
Rush Limbaugh: "Why can't we be more like China?" Rush Limbaugh: "Why can't we be more like China?"
The conservative icon reinvents himself as a supporter of government intervention in the economy. Give me my state-subsidized SUV, or give me death!
Pole dancing: A "clean, fun, social activity" Pole dancing: A "clean, fun, social activity"
Mainstream Chinese women are catching on to strip aerobics.
Bush to Olympians: Win (nicely) Bush to Olympians: Win (nicely)
The president talks about cherished American values -- curiously, without mentioning advertising or kicking butt.
Joe Conason 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.
The deep structure of kung fu panda-monium The deep structure of kung fu panda-monium
An expert in modern Chinese literature takes on the cultural significance of Dreamworks' martial arts cartoon
Chinese dreams of Monsanto glory Chinese dreams of Monsanto glory
The government authorizes a new transgenics development program, aiming for food security and biotech competitiveness
From soybeans to subprime From soybeans to subprime
From the Japanese occupation to the KMT-Communist lovefest, Taiwanese capitalism at its best
Dumb luck, China, and the Industrial Revolution Dumb luck, China, and the Industrial Revolution
Another take on the "Needham question"
Free trade, but not for the flag Free trade, but not for the flag
It is OK to burn Old Glory, if she's made in China?
Dalai Lama's time bomb 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.
More fun with reverse globalization More fun with reverse globalization
High transportation costs are making Procter & Gamble rethink its supply chain strategy. But China still comes out on top.
Why $140-a-barrel oil is no surprise 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.
Peak safety matches? 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.
What color are Chinese South Africans? What color are Chinese South Africans?
According to the country's High Court, they are now considered "black"
The insignificance of offshore drilling 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
Battle of the skyscrapers 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?
"Kung Fu Panda's" inside joke "Kung Fu Panda's" inside joke
Even a copy of a masterwork is worthy of the proper respect.
John McCain's tough stance toward Russia John McCain's tough stance toward Russia
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?
Why is diesel even  more expensive than gas? 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?
Hope in the midst of Chinese pollution? 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.
China's tofu construction 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
A Chinese aircraft carrier paradox 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?
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