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The author examines the prevalence of fraudulent activities by Chinese companies and argues that such companies are learning not just the formal rules but the behavior of Western capitalism.

The author comments on Google Internet hacking incident in China in June 2011.

The author comments on the refusal of the Chinese government to open up the Chinese economy at a level commensurate with its exports and accumulation of dollars, reflecting a refusal to commit to the global economy.

The author looks at the response of the Internet searching firm Google on the discovery that Chinese hackers attempted to attack its servers and discusses data security issues.

The author reflects on a new economic warfare based on the controversy over the arrest of four Rio Tinto officials by Chinese authorities. He suggests that the move by the Chinese government is aimed at dictating the price of an internationally traded commodity based on the country's clout as the biggest buyer. He discusses how the trend began with the U.S. when it introduced a Buy American provision in its stimulus program. The author also comments on the U.S. and Chinese approaches to economic survival.

The author comments on the controversy over the arrest of four employees of the Australian mining company Rio Tinto by Chinese authorities for allegations of espionage. He examines the emergence of ore as an important component of the economy of China. He presents an overview of a controversial deal between Rio Tinto and Chinalco. The author also criticizes China's efforts to remake the global ore market to its advantage.

The author comments on the issue that General Motors (GM) cannot afford to pay its United Auto Workers (UAW) pay packages because it is squandering money for its operations in China. He states that GM executive Rick Wagoner has mildly answer the question in a congressional hearing if the company's China operations are profitable. He notes that the UAW pay packages and the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) have cost major automobile manufacturers in the U.S. billions of dollars.

The author reflects on two separate business deals. It says that Microsoft wants to go up against the strength of Google in advertising because it is extending its philosophy of advertising-supported Web services to take direct aim at Microsoft office. It suggests that China want to coerce Rio Tinto and BHP to deliver assets that the country desires.

This article looks at the issues facing the food and drug industry in China. The author stressed that the Chinese government should understand the role of intangible capital in addressing consumer safety in a mass consumption society. One form of intangible capital is brand equity. Investments are needed to communicate product attributes and imagery.

Reports that experts in Hong Kong are trying to sort out the fundamentals from the Zhou Beifangism in the China story. Brief account on Zhou Beifang's life story; Why small investors in Hong Kong lined up around the block for offerings by mainland companies; Events that took place in Hong Kong market.

Reports from Hong Kong on China's Tsingtao Beer. Amount of beer per person consumes; Comments from Richard Rawlinson, head of Monitor consulting group; More.