Issue: April 20, 2012   (Archive)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013   



Time for change as Xi crashes list of most influential people
It's still some months to go before power changes hands in Beijing, but it seems as if Xi Jinping is already calling the shots. At least that's how Time sees it.

Banks watchdog enjoys new role
After monitoring lenders for some eight years, former China Banking Regulatory Commission chief Liu Mingkang is enjoying being a teacher in his golden years.

Pirate chasers come for a visit
If you're fond of pirate stories and other tales from the high seas, you may hear one or two when a Chinese navy missile destroyer and a frigate dock in Hong Kong for a few days.

Buffett calms investors after revealing cancer fight
Warren Buffett has been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer but the 81-year-old chief of Berkshire Hathaway gives no indication he plans to retire any time soon.

Tang backer watches his back
Lawmaker Lam Tai-fai - a supporter of Henry Tang Ying-yen - is confident Leung Chun-ying's allies aren't out to get him.

Market worries over untimely changes
Some news organizations see a potential disaster waiting to happen.

Ho parts ways with star property
Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho Hung-sun, pictured, is saying goodbye to one of the first properties he built.



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