Sichuan

The Japanese town of Minamisanriku in the Miyagi Prefecture was destroyed by the 2011 tsunami.

A reporter caught in Hurricane Sandy looks to Asia for comparisons

Environment

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.

Bill Gates, Warren Buffet prod Chinese millionaires for charity

Philanthropy in China a year after the Sichuan earthquake

China’s hydropower ambitions

Environment

Chinese government’s response to earthquake

Chinese Police Chief Gets 15 Years in Jail

Conflict & Justice

A former Chinese police chief at the center of a messy political scandal has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.

Mining in Zambia — One Year After Collum Coal Incident

Conflict & Justice

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

Joe Biden Assures China on US Finances

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

Chinese Opera Qing Cheng Dazzles Edinburgh Festival

Arts, Culture & Media

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

The World

Nepal-China relations worry Tibetan refugees

Global Politics

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.