The Next Chapter

Under the Obama administration, China and the United States will increase their contact—and thepotential for clashes     

In Coal We Trust

A BLACK WORLD: Coal brings both wealth and challenges to Datong we had been forewarned that Datong would be extremely taxing on our lungs. The city of 3 million in northern Shared Province lies at the center of the country's largest coal-producing region in north China.     

The Rising Cost of Rubber

Even in winter the variety of flora in Xishuangbanna in southwest China's Yunnan Province is an im- pressive sight to behold. The north tropical monsoon climate ensures a year- round abundance of fruit. Besides run-of-the- mill offerings such as pineapples, coconuts and bananas is more exotic fare such as pa- payas, tamarinds, jackfruit and mangosteens.     

Exploring Hakka Heritage

The Hongkeng Hakka Tulou Village is a self-contained tulou wonderland in Yongding County in southwestern Fujian Province.