NPR Series: China: In Context https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90444219 China is expanding and changing in terms of it's interaction with the world — in arenas from education to diplomacy to business. This year, NPR explores various aspects of China's growing influence from hosting the Olympics at home to building business abroad. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:30:50 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Series: China: In Context https://www.npr.org/series/90444219/china-in-context Series Overview: China's Rising Power in Africa China's role in Africa is becoming increasingly important and controversial. China is now Africa's third-largest trading partner. But as its profile has grown on the continent, so have concerns about Beijing's hands-off policy on internal affairs and human rights' issues, from Sudan to Zimbabwe. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:48:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/07/28/92977882/series-overview-chinas-rising-power-in-africa https://www.npr.org/2008/07/28/92977882/series-overview-chinas-rising-power-in-africa China's role in Africa is becoming increasingly important and controversial. China is now Africa's third-largest trading partner. But as its profile has grown on the continent, so have concerns about Beijing's hands-off policy on internal affairs and human rights' issues, from Sudan to Zimbabwe.

]]> Didrik Schanche Boarding Schools Generate China's Sport Stars Projecting athletic prowess has been a top priority for the Chinese government over the years. And it is some of the country's littlest citizens who must carry this responsibility. From the age of 4, select Chinese children are molded into the nation's elite athletes. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:04:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/07/21/92479526/boarding-schools-generate-chinas-sport-stars https://www.npr.org/2008/07/21/92479526/boarding-schools-generate-chinas-sport-stars

Projecting athletic prowess has been a top priority for the Chinese government over the years. And it is some of the country's littlest citizens who must carry this responsibility. From the age of 4, select Chinese children are molded into the nation's elite athletes.

]]> Louisa Lim Series Overview: China's Growing Influence Increases in international trade, tourism and cultural exchanges have given China a substantial national interest overseas. But China has not articulated a clear plan or strategy for the role it wants to play in the world. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:57:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2008/03/31/89196830/series-overview-chinas-growing-influence https://www.npr.org/2008/03/31/89196830/series-overview-chinas-growing-influence

Increases in international trade, tourism and cultural exchanges have given China a substantial national interest overseas. But China has not articulated a clear plan or strategy for the role it wants to play in the world.

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]]> Anthony Kuhn Yellow River Reveals Complexities of Modern China China's rapid economic development has created an environmental emergency along the banks of China's mother river. A five-part series examines the contradictions and challenges facing communities along the Yellow River. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:03:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2007/12/10/17098207/yellow-river-reveals-complexities-of-modern-china https://www.npr.org/2007/12/10/17098207/yellow-river-reveals-complexities-of-modern-china

China's rapid economic development has created an environmental emergency along the banks of China's mother river. A five-part series examines the contradictions and challenges facing communities along the Yellow River.

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