News BlogChina debates reform of household registration12/14/2006The Chinese government has opened a nationwide debate on reforming its household registration system to cope with its rapid urbanization. Australia-Overseas adoptions triple12/13/2006The number of local babies adopted has plummeted and children born overseas now account for three-quarters of all Australian adoptions. US Congressman Talks Adoption12/13/2006North Dakota Congressman Rep. Earl Pomeroy takes very seriously the issue of international adoption because he knows about problems in the system and the emotions involved. Kenya signs Hague convention12/13/2006Vice president, Moody Awori has said the cabinet has approved the signing and ratification of the Hague convention on the protection of children and cooperation in respect of inter-country adoption. China Admits Organ Tourism11/19/2006Beijing official acknowledges foreigners benefited from execution of prisoners China's challenges11/18/2006As China continues to emerge as a dominant power in the world economy and in world politics, greater understanding of Chinese people and culture is important for Americans. |
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