August 31, 2007
China finds 'dangerous and poisonous substances' in french fries imported from the US
China is now accusing the United States of shipping contaminated products there. It's the latest round in the battle over unsafe products. China's safety chief says tests found "poisonous and dangerous substances"in almost 22 tons of frozen...From the archive
August 15, 2007
Grow potatoes not rice, China's farmers are told
As drought continues to wreak havoc on China's farmland, agriculture experts are considering moving away from the traditional staple food - rice - and encouraging farmers to plant potatoes instead. "The potato is more drought-resistant than rice ...From the archive
August 06, 2007
McDonald's Aims to Boost China Image With Wage Rise
McDonald's Corp. is raising wages and adopting new uniforms, stepping up efforts to burnish its image as an employer in China amid tightening labor laws and scrutiny by China's government-backed trade union. McDonald's said it will raise wages for its ...From the archive