Quake Pushes China on Food
2008-05-16
China’s government is fighting to curb food prices in the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake. Economists argue the country should keep markets open to prevent shortages rather than impose new price controls.
Burma Disaster Drives Rice Prices Higher
2008-05-08
Countries throughout Asia are likely to feel the impact of Burma's Cyclone Nargis as lost rice production pushes prices higher. The storm has damaged areas that account for 65 percent of the country's rice output.
China Increases Fuel Subsidies
2008-04-30
Soaring oil prices have forced China to speed up subsidies for fuel suppliers as the cost of the government’s policies continues to grow, experts say.
China Worries Over Xinjiang Energy
2008-04-24
China’s growing reliance on the energy wealth of Xinjiang is a major concern for the government in connection with protests in neighboring Tibet, analysts say.
China Boosts Food Subsidies
2008-04-16
China’s government is pouring more money into its battle against inflation, but experts say its latest food subsidies are a sign that its policies have already failed.
China Fuel Pricing Losses Soar
2008-04-10
China’s government is paying record subsidies to keep fuel costs under control for consumers, but the policy is contributing to shortages and energy waste, analysts say.
Experts Doubt China Gas Plan
2008-03-12
China plans to begin importing Central Asian gas by 2011 through what will be the world’s longest pipeline once it is built. But the huge $27 billion project is unlikely to be complete in three years, experts say.
