Living - Nov. 24, 2008
Oooh, mail from China!
I was temporarily taken aback when I got a package from Zhangzhou today. You know, Pantuo. It's in Zhangpu County. In Zhanhzhou, Fujian. In China.
Tags: china, ebay, usb hub, mail

Sports - April 22, 2008
U.S. could make a statement by boycotting Olympics
The time to really figure out what to do about China and the Olympics was almost a decade ago, when the games were awarded to Beijing. But nobody seemed to care, then, so we are faced with the dilemma now.
Tags: china, olympics, beijing, human rights, boycott

Kids & Family - Jan. 7, 2008
Adoption Ally understands waiting parents
A woman in Maine e-mailed me in response to today's "Motherfest" column. She started Adoption Ally in 2000 to help parents waiting to adopt.
Tags: Adoption Ally, adoption, international adoption, China, Guatemala, Motherfest, Russia, Colombia, Cambodia, Korea

Sports - Dec. 19, 2007
Bucks sponsorship reaches Peak
The Bucks strike a deal with Peak, a top manufacturer of athletic shoes and apparel in China.
Tags: bucks, peak, china, yi jianlian, ron walter

Sports - June 6, 2007
Bango goes international
Fresh from an appearance at the IndyCar race at the Milwaukee Mile last weekend, the Bucks mascot is heading to China to represent the team in the Jr. NBA China Skills Challenge, which runs through the weekend.
Tags: bango buck, mascot, china, bucks

Milwaukee Buzz - May 28, 2009
Asia Diplomacy Uneven for Obama
In relatively slow but steady fashion, the Obama administration has been filling diplomatic posts. John Roos, head of the powerful Silicon Valley law firm of Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati, reportedly is about to be named Ambassador to Japan. He is close to President Obama and a major campa...
Tags: Obama, Bush, Asia, China, Japan

Travel & Visitors Guide - March 1, 2009
Secretary Clinton in Asia
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton began her Asia trip by visiting Japan, still the most important ally of the United States in that massive region despite the rise of China. Asia nations in total account for a steadily growing share the global economy. Since 1985, total U.S. trade with Asia has ...
Tags: Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Clinton, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy