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Did JPMorgan buy influence in China?

Business, Economics and Jobs

JPMorgan Chase wanted a bigger piece of the Chinese financial market. Now, the US government is investigating what the bank was willing to do to get it. The latest revelation is that the bank hired the daughter of former Chinese leader Wen Jiabao as a consultant.

Outgoing Chinese leader admits failings of his term, encourages new leaders

Global Politics

China’s Outgoing Leader Admits Shortcomings in Final Public Address

Global Politics

China’s Alleged Cyberattack on the New York Times

Arts, Culture & Media

Story of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s Wealth Challenges Popular Image

Global Politics
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Still No Signs of China’s Future Top Leader

Global Politics

The World’s China correspondent Mary-Kay Magistad talks about Premier’s Wen Jiabao’s speech, as well as China’s position on disputed islands in the East China Sea.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Calls for Reforms

Conflict & Justice

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says China urgently needs to press on with political and economic reforms. Wen made the comments in his final press conference before he steps down next year.

What China is Prepared To Do in Syria

Global Politics

A Chinese envoy heads to Syria Tuesday to encourage a ceasefire there. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad takes a look at far China is willing to go when it comes to intervening in the unrest there.

China Premier Wen Jiabao Vows to Help on Eurozone Debt

Global Politics

European officials are in Beijing to meet with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. The big question on many European minds: will China make any firm commitments to help mitigate the eurozone financial crisis.

Germany’s Merkel in China

Global Politics

German chancellor Angela Merkel is in Beijing for a two-day visit expected to focus on the eurzone crisis, Iran and Syria. Accompanied by a 20 strong trade delegation, she is scheduled to meet President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao.

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