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Expo 11: Olympic gold rush
As the world focuses on Beijing for the Olympics, a massive building boom transforms the city. Monocle visits the Olympic Park to see if it’s nation-branding folly or the start of the Chinese century.
Outside influence
US voters are often seen as oblivious to the world. Yet war, immigration and a globalised economy mean foreign affairs will play a bigger part in the 2008 election than ever before.
Taking account
Three influential economists offer their predictions for 2008. Topics include the pressure on economies with ageing workforces, the importance of working with China and the rise of sovereign wealth funds in Asia.
The way ahead
Global forecasting requires an expert view. We called on four leading thinkers for a considered analysis of the future of Iran, Latin America, China and US foreign policy.
Hard cell
While the West debates the ethics of stem cell research, Chinese companies are powering ahead to find new treatments. But are loosely regulated firms such as Beike to be trusted with our health?
Censor sensibility
Hung Huang, head of China's CIMG, is spearheading new TV, print and web media. She aims to forge a uniquely modern Chinese culture, even as the country's censors still hold sway.
