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The People's Republic yearns to dislodge the dollar from its supreme perch. But the congresswoman from Minnesota will not permit such ignominy. Who will prevail in this battle of superpowers?
By Andrew Leonard
March 31, 2009
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The Minnesota congresswoman introduces legislation to protect the greenback from the new world order meddling of Tim Geithner, the Benedict Arnold of treasury secretaries.
By Andrew Leonard
March 26, 2009
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A sexy tale of free trade, stimulus politics, cheap Chinese prophylactics and imperiled American jobs. With guest appearances from Rush, Leno and impotent Republican senators.
By Andrew Leonard
March 25, 2009
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Short-term blip or the future of the global economy? China's government stimulates domestic sales of high-tech gadgets.
By Andrew Leonard
March 24, 2009
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While the U.S. tip-toes its way to an economic recovery, China barrels ahead.
By Andrew Leonard
March 17, 2009
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Prime Minister Wen Jiabao is "worried" about his country's trillion-dollar loan to the U.S. Is that a threat?
By Andrew Leonard
March 13, 2009
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China will keep buying U.S. Treasuries. But not without some complaints
By Andrew Leonard
February 12, 2009
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In the U.S. college students volunteer to sort through trash. But in China, that's not what education is for -- at least for now
By Andrew Leonard
February 9, 2009
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China outpaces the U.S. in auto sales for the first time.
By Andrew Leonard
February 4, 2009
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1982's low point makes current woes look mild, says the New York Times. But that's not a useful comparison.
By Andrew Leonard
January 22, 2009
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If the Democrats will stop trying to out-hawk the Republicans, the Obama administration can begin rebuilding America's economy and military -- and international image.
By Michael Lind
January 22, 2009
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Are Asians less fearful of genetically modified organisms than Europeans?
By Andrew Leonard
January 17, 2009
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China gained 88 million Internet users in 2008. Online political dissent also jumped. That can't be an accident.
By Andrew Leonard
January 14, 2009
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The price may fall still farther in 2009. Be careful what you wish for.
By Michael Klare
January 9, 2009
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John "Beginning Chinese" DeFrancis passes away. Who knew he once tangled with Senator Joe McCarthy?
By Andrew Leonard
January 8, 2009
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What happens to the Chinese Communist Party's mandate to rule, if their economy mirrors the crash in the U.S.?
By Andrew Leonard
December 9, 2008
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The economics of recycling don't seem to work so well in a bad economy. Does that mean we need out-of-control growth to make sustainability work?
By Andrew Leonard
December 9, 2008
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Who will dominate the ideological information technology battle of the future. The U.S.? China? Or is the game already over?
By Andrew Leonard
December 4, 2008
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He must make the U.S. a world leader in global warming solutions. Then he must inspire China to follow suit.
By Joseph Romm
December 4, 2008
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A badminton bad boy who is a demon with a shuttlecock -- but has the smile of an angel.
November 20, 2008
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As the U.S. economy craters, Wal-Mart throws a lifeline to China.
By Andrew Leonard
November 13, 2008
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In China a big grain harvest is pushing prices down and imperiling farmers' livelihoods. Time to prescribe some ethanol?
By Andrew Leonard
November 12, 2008
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In China, cleaning up coal-fired power plants suddenly isn't such a great business
By Andrew Leonard
October 30, 2008
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China wants to be more involved in running the global economy. But the U.S. just wants China to consume more.
By Andrew Leonard
October 29, 2008
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Next up on the global economy catastrophe hit-list: Emerging economies. Let's be fair: They need a bailout, too
By Andrew Leonard
October 27, 2008