Sichuan

Business, Economics and Jobs

May 28, 2009

Last year's Sichuan earthquake prompted an unprecedented outpouring of donations and volunteers from throughout China, but has it sustained?

China's economic slump

January 27, 2009

The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on the mood among migrant workers in China's Sichuan province. Thousands of these workers have returned home to celebrate the Chinese New Year. But many of the workers won't have jobs to go back to once they return.

Crackdowns on Tibetans continue

August 13, 2008

China is trying to stage a feel-good Olympics, but in Beijing and the Tibetan areas across China, crackdowns on Tibetan protesters continue. The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from an ethnic Tibetan part of Sichuan province.

Olympic mascots: too cute?

August 01, 2008

The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing on the "Fuwa", China's cute and cuddly Olympic mascots.

China's hydropower ambitions

Living on Earth

May 28, 2008

'Living on Earth' reports on the impact of China's earthquake on its hydropower ambitions.

Chinese-Americans aid quake victims

May 21, 2008

Members of the large Chinese community in the Los Angeles area are stepping up to raise money to aid China's earthquake victims, as Rob Schmitz of station KQED reports from Los Angeles.

Earthquake death toll continues to climb

May 14, 2008

The death toll continues to climb following Monday's earthquake in China

Memoir: Socialism is Great!

May 14, 2008

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Lijia Zhang, the author of a new memoir about growing up in China called "Socialism is Great!"

Chinese earthquake death roll rises to 10,000

The Takeaway

May 13, 2008

More than 12,000 are dead in the Sichuan province alone in the 7.9 earthquake that struck southwestern China yesterday. Rescue efforts are being stalled by rain throughout the region, which is expected for the next few days. China says it would welcome international help, but even their own people are having trouble getting to the affected regions.

China: Of Trees, Logs, and Floods

Living on Earth

October 02, 1998

Assessing Japan's Quake; Remembering China's

The Takeaway

March 14, 2011

World's Biggest Museum Opens in China

Studio 360

April 01, 2011

The Arrest of Ai Weiwei

Studio 360

April 15, 2011

Last week, he was detained by authorities, accused of "economic crimes"; his whereabouts are unknown. One of his protégés was arrested and sentenced to two years hard labor for attending a pro-democracy rally.

New spice for Sichuan's cuisine

April 19, 2011

For our Geo Quiz, we're on the lookout for a city in southwest China known for its silk, teahouses and traditional spices. We're talking peppercorns, ginger and chili peppers. But new spices and western-style dishes are starting to appear around town.

Global Politics

Nepal-China relations worry Tibetan refugees

April 27, 2011

The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports that Nepal has been drawing closer to China. That could mean trouble for Tibetan refugees in Nepal who have fled China.

Chinese Opera Qing Cheng Dazzles Edinburgh Festival

Business, Economics and Jobs

August 10, 2011

Qing Cheng, an elaborate, large-scale multimedia Chinese opera, made its international debut at the festival.

Joe Biden Assures China on US Finances

August 19, 2011

While Joe Biden goes on a charm offensive with his Chinese hosts, a "friendly" match between Chinese and US basketball teams turns decidedly unfriendly.

Mining in Zambia — One Year After Collum Coal Incident

October 04, 2011

One year ago, managers at a Chinese-owned coal mine in the African country of Zambia opened fire on local workers demanding better pay.

Chinese Police Chief Gets 15 Years in Jail