U.S. TV Dramas Hot in China

IF you ask the average young Beijinger to list the most fashionable TV serials in China today, the answer is unlikely to feature domestic titles. Some of the programs may not have even been aired by local television stations. Big-budget U.S. TV dramas like 24 and Prison Break are undoubtedly the hottest ticket amongst China＇s youth. But while earlier series like The Hunter and Growing Pains were disseminated via conventional broadcasts, more recent programs like CSI （Crime Scene Investigation）, Heroes, and Desperate Housewives have captured much of their Chinese audience via quite different means.     

The European Debt Crisis： China to the Rescue？

IN December 2011 the European debt contagion began to spread from second-tier members of the Eurozone to more highly regarded economies such as Italy, Austria and the Netherlands. In late October-early November of 2011, the Chief Executive Officer of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) Klaus Regling and President of the International Monetary Fund     

China＇s First Electricity-Powered Auto Goes to the U.S.

China‘s young tycoons and wealthy individuals are developing a lust for luxury goods.Virtually all the world‘s established brands have set up outlets in China, where their eyecatching products are causing a commotion. Industry analysts say that emerging markets are vital to luxury goods manufacturers‘ growth,     

The U. S. Anti-Defamation League Leaders Visit China

At the invitation of the Chi-nese People's Associationfor Friendship with ForeignCountries (CPAFFC), the del-egation of the leaders of theAnti-Defamation League, oneof the largest Jewish organiza-     

The Secret of China’s Development

China is undergoing the fastest development in history–one that has invigorated the country and changed the world. China therefore stands out in the international community.Many people wonder what the secret of this astonishing development is. But if you were to ask a thousand people what they thought, you would get a thousand and one     

The Making of China’s Public Policy

Editor’s note: Last April 17 U.S. o cials came to the Center for U.S.-ChinaRelations at Tsinghua University to attend a seminar on such topics as China’spolitical system, foreign policy, trade policy, military modernization and media.As contacts between China and the U.S. are growing closer, mutual communication and trust become     

In Memory of Jordan M. Phillips——China’s Bethune from the U.S.

In the vocabularies used by the Chinese today, "Bethune" is the ultimate synonym for the noble figure. It came from the period of anti-Japanese war when a Canadian physician Norman Bethune came to the frontiers of heavy gun fire to treat the great many Chinese wounded soldiers and eventually died in the anti-fascist battlefield himself due to exhaustion and surgical contraction. "What kind of spirit is this",     

Legal-Ease The Sarbanes-Oxley Act''''s Implications fof U.S. Companies in China

If you are running a listed U.S. company in China, you need to take account of U.S. legislation as well as the Chinese variety, notably the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act on corporate gover- nance. One important implication of the act is that if you are a U.S. company, your Chinese based accountants, whether local or foreign, must be registered with the U.S. authorities. Here, we provide a detailed explanation of the act and its implications.     

Legal-Ease The Sarbanes-Oxley Act''''s Implications for U.S. Companies in China

Auditor independence In addition to the establishment of an independent institution overseeing public accounting firms, the act enforces auditor's independence. Registered firms are prohibited from performing most non-audit services for the public company they audit. However, certain tax services are not prohibited and the board can, on a case-by-case basis, give permission to a firm to perform otherwise prohibited services. Still, any allowed     

The U.S. Government Has Never Recognized Japan’s Claim to the Diaoyu Islands

THE U.S. government recently stated that although the Okinawa Reversion Treaty of June 17, 1971 parceled up the adminis- trative rights of the Diaoyu Islands to Japan, the American government hasnever recognized Japan’s sovereignty over this territory.     

Sino-U.S. Film Agreement Tests China’s Film Industry

Chinese cinemas with the capacity to show 3-D and IMAX movies will be the second direct bene ciaries,after U.S. lm studios,of the new agreement.     

Rational Response to U.S. Shift——Cooperation and competition should highlight China’s intelligent reaction to the U.S. ‘pivot to Asia’

U .S. President Barack Obama’s second inauguration triggered a new round of discussion among Chinese observers about the U.S. adjustment of its Asia-Pacific strategy. Old questions cropped up again: Is the move targeted at China? Will it lead to confrontational China-U.S. relations?     

美欧债务危机冲击波给中国股市带来什么

由标准普尔公司下调美国主权信用评级引发的全球股市暴跌,至少说明了一点：美国经济遭遇到了前所未有的困难。针对信用危机,美国总统、财政部长先后喊话,稳定情绪和信心;8月10日,美国联邦公开市场委员会（FOMC）声明,维持利率不变并且将至少维持到2013年中。借此,美欧股市迅速回升,亚洲股市也趋于稳定。     

The U.S. School Bus System:What Can China Learn?

The school bus system in the United States took its form in 1939 when Frank W Cyr,from the New Yorkbased Teachers College of Columbia University,organized a nationa standards conference for schoo transportation.Representatives of education and transportation departments from all 48 states,together with school bus manufacturers,attended the 7-day meeting.They worked ou 45 standards and rules concerning     

Legal-Ease The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act-Implications for U.S. Businesses in China

Recently, we have seen significant media interest directed at U.S. companies operating in China and how the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) may affect them. American businesses in China must be aware that their organization can be     

China’s Peaceful Development

ON September 6, the Information Office of the State Council, China’s cabinet, released a white paper on China’s peaceful development, elaborating on the motivations, policies and goals behind the strategy.     

The Value Choices of China’s Human Rights Model

The cause of human rights in contemporary China has developed rapidly and achieved great accomplish-ments. Everyone who lives in China     

China’s Ancient Towers

WHAT the Chinese generalize as ＂ta.＂ or ＂tower＂ for the convenience of cross-cultural communication, has its origins in the Indian ＂stupa,＂ which means ＂tomb mound＂ in Sanskrit. Nowadays, a ＂ta＂ can refer to a tower, a pagoda, a stupa, or anything like them. The iconic Buddhist brick-and-mortar architecture of the ta was adopted by China in the first century when Buddhism crossed the border from India.     

Legal-Ease:The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act-Implications for U.S. Businesses in China

Bookkeeping and documentation provisions of the FCPA To ensure proper paper trails are created, documented and retained, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) requires that proper accounting and internal controls be established for foreign entities. These requirements are basic, and prudent organizations should maintain these provisions. The act