When Hurricane Sandy hit one year ago, journalist Jen Poyant was at work in Manhattan. She discovered her home was under seven feet of water. And that led her to Asia to compare government relief efforts after disasters.
While Joe Biden goes on a charm offensive with his Chinese hosts, a "friendly" match between Chinese and US basketball teams turns decidedly unfriendly.
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.
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.
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.
Troops and rescue workers in southwestern China are struggling to reach areas devastated by a powerful earthquake yesterday; Anchor Lisa Mullins gets an update from The BBC's Michael Bristow in Sichuan province.
The World's Matt Bell reports on the Chinese government's rescue efforts following yesterday's massive earthquake: the government has quickly mobilized troops and assistance - and these efforts have received huge coverage by Chinese news media.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Environment
Thousands dead after quake in China
The World
May 12, 2008
The World's Matthew Bell reports on the earthquake that hit China's Sichuan province today; thousands are feared dead.
Environment
Earthquake rescue efforts
The World
May 13, 2008
Troops and rescue workers in southwestern China are struggling to reach areas devastated by a powerful earthquake yesterday; Anchor Lisa Mullins gets an update from The BBC's Michael Bristow in Sichuan province.
Environment
China's earthquake response
The World
May 13, 2008
The World's Matt Bell reports on the Chinese government's rescue efforts following yesterday's massive earthquake: the government has quickly mobilized troops and assistance - and these efforts have received huge coverage by Chinese news media.
Environment
Earthquake death toll continues to climb
The World
May 14, 2008
The death toll continues to climb following Monday's earthquake in China
Arts, Culture & Media
Memoir: Socialism is Great!
The World
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!"
Environment
Chinese-Americans aid quake victims
The World
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.
Arts, Culture & Media
Olympic mascots: too cute?
The World
August 01, 2008
The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports from Beijing on the "Fuwa", China's cute and cuddly Olympic mascots.
Conflict & Justice
Crackdowns on Tibetans continue
The World
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.
Business, Economics and Jobs
China's economic slump
The World
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.
Environment
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.