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Bolivians find biz opportunities in China
China's presence in Latin American countries like Bolivia is growing. The Andean nation is importing more goods directly from China, but they're doing it in a distinctly Bolivian fashion. (02/09/2010)
MGM bets on Macau over Atlantic City
MGM Mirage is under pressure from New Jersey gaming regulators for alleged links its partner may have to Chinese organized crime syndicates. So MGM is divesting its stake in Atlantic City and holding onto its casino venture in China. Mitchell Hartman reports. (02/08/2010)
Globalist Quiz: Smokers in China
Why does the number of smokers in China exceed the U.S. population? And how is the country trying to turn that around? Steve Chiotakis takes the latest Marketplace Globalist Quiz with theglobalist.com editor-in-chief Stephan Richter. (02/04/2010)
Bank gives Bhutan lifeline to the world
In the tiny Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, the first commercial bank has just opened its doors -- and the entrepreneurial Bhutanese are delighted. Bill Radke talks to Lisa Napoli, who is in the country's capital of Thimphu. (02/02/2010)
Despite scandals, China still growing
Chinese officials are still pulling contaminated dairy products off store shelves. China correspondent Scott Tong talks with Kai Ryssdal about how China doesn't seem to be slowing down, even with corruption problems. (01/26/2010)
China, Taiwan thaw rivalry, talk trade
China and Taiwan have started what could be historic trade talks. Proponents of a trade deal say it could create Taiwanese jobs and ease barriers for Taiwanese companies in the China market. Scott Tong reports. (01/26/2010)
U.S., China argue over net restrictions
China and the U.S. State Department are having a heated back-and-forth over Chinese Internet freedom. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Scott Tong about China's restrictions on censorship and its reaction to what it's called "information imperialism." (01/22/2010)
China's fast economy brews bubble fear
Investors in China fear the country's rapidly-growing economy can't slow down too much now without having major global consequences. Scott Tong explores China's increasing role in the world market. (01/21/2010)
China tells banks to ease up on lending
Regulators in China are telling the country's major banks to get stingier with credit this year in an effort to keep the economy from overheating. Some fear the lending will lead to asset bubbles and inflation. Scott Tong reports. (01/20/2010)
Chinese soap highlights housing issue
The hottest primetime soap opera in China has a few things that won't surprise you: infidelity, crooked business deals and... a housing bubble? Scott Tong reports on China's "Snail House." (01/19/2010)
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