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Ai Weiwei out of prison, stuck in Beijing

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After being detained for 80 days by the Chinese Government, artist Ai Weiwei was released on bail. The government cites economic crimes for his detention, such as evading taxes and destroying documents.
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China builds aircraft carrier, challenges US sea power

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The Chinese military has put its newest, biggest warship -- a 60,000 ton aircraft carrier -- up for public viewing. Some see it as a direct challenge to the US navy.
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Chinese hackers steal government information, says Google

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Google announced that hundreds of Gmail accounts, including accounts owned by government officials and political activists, have been hacked.
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China's mixed reaction to Osama Bin Laden's death

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Some Chinese seem to mourn Bin Laden's death. Others give a collective shrug.
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US officials renew criticism of China human rights

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Top Chinese and US officials are engaging in bilateral talks, and human rights violations will be a part of the discussion.
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In China, no news of Egypt protests

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The protests in Egypt made big headlines around the world. But not in China, where censors didn't want news of the revolution on state TV.
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Chinese Parents: More Full House than Tiger Mother

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The Chinese style of parenting is changing. The "Tiger Parent" style may be a thing of the past.
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China's far-from universal health care

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By 2020, the Chinese government wants to extend health care to all of its 1.3 billion citizens. The job won't be easy.
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Chinese arts and censorship

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Two American artists who have worked in China for many years – an actress and a rapper – talk about censorship's effect on creativity.
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China: The new World Bank

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The world's biggest investor in developing countries is no longer the World Bank. It's China.
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