China Real Time Report

How to Smuggle Tibetan Soil to India

WSJ Staff — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:24:16 +0000

When 20 tons of Tibetan were laid out in a basketball court in Dharamsala, many wondered how the artist behind the stunt successfully smuggled that much soil past Chinese authorities.

In China, Facebook Co-Founder Saverin Touts Site’s ‘Democratizing Voice’

Paul Mozur — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:02:47 +0000

Eduardo Saverin doesn’t seem likely to splash any of his new Facebook money into the Chinese Internet world just yet.

Alibaba Privatization Plan Goes Ahead

WSJ Staff — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:03:22 +0000

Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd.’s plan to take back control of the company got another boost as minority shareholders voted in favor of taking the company’s Hong Kong-listed unit private.

Fight Continues for Blind Activist’s Family

Josh Chin — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:20:28 +0000

As blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng settles into life as a student in New York following a daring escape from home confinement and a six-day stay in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, a highly scrutinized legal battle over the fate of his nephew is heating up.

Hong Kong Billionaire Faces Corruption Charges in Macau

WSJ Staff — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:06:45 +0000

Joseph Lau, the Hong Kong tycoon heading Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd., will face charges in Macau over allegations of bribery and money laundering tied to a land deal.

Economists React: Flash Manufacturing Gauge Declines Again

Josh Chin — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:48:35 +0000

An initial gauge of China’s manufacturing activity fell in May, marking its seventh straight month in contractionary territory and stoking concerns the economy could slow sharply. Analysts weigh in.

U.S. Rule Puts Confucius Schools Under Spotlight

Josh Chin — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:11:39 +0000

Is the U.S .government taking on one of the Chinese government's best known efforts to promote China's image abroad?

Macy’s Joins China E-Commerce Craze

Laurie Burkitt — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:02:52 +0000

Another major U.S. retailer is testing China’s crowded e-commerce market as domestic players start feeling the heat.