David Barboza

Apple sends independent inspectors to suppliers’ Chinese factories

Environment

Recent reporting by The New York Times has raised concern about the conditions faced by workers in Apple’s supply factories in China. Now Apple has hired an independent labor rights organization to inspect and publish a report on the labor environment in its suppliers’ factories. The first round of inspections began Monday.

Banned filmmaker directs Olympic spectacle

Arts, Culture & Media

Apple Announces Independent Inspectors for Chinese Suppliers’ Factories

Charges of Abuse at Apple’s iPad Factories

The World

China passes Japan as second largest economy

The World

In China, president expected to talk currency

Global Politics

President Obama is in China today as part of a weeklong tour of Asian nations. When he meets with government officials, Obama is expected to ask China to revalue its currency.

The World

Act two, take one: banned filmmaker directs Beijing Opening Night spectacle

Arts, Culture & Media

Tonight’s ceremonies symbolize the conversion of Zhang Yimou, from a censored filmmaker to one of China’s most celebrated artists.