The ouster of Chongqing boss Bo Xilai was 30 years in the making -- a long, sordid tale of elite families and factions vying for the soul of the Chinese Communist Party. more ››
At present, China produces roughly 95% of rare earths, and it's of course assumed that the high price of these obscure metals has resulted from export restrictions. Obama et al really ought to look in the mirror on this one,... more ››
As you can imagine, the people out here in Asia are feeling pretty good about themselves these days. And why shouldn't they? While the U.S. and Europe struggle with debt, unemployment and sagging competitiveness, most of Asia... more ››