The first swine flu case in Asia was confirmed on Friday, as a tourist from Mexico tested positive for swine flu in Hong Kong. The government moved quickly to track those exposed to the infected man and contain the potential spread of the disease.

Asian nations, already concerned over avian flu, went on high alert on Sunday, as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the swine flu outbreak occurring mostly in Mexico a public health emergency with the potential of becoming a global pandemic.

China has produced its slowest economic growth rate on record, but officials there say the economy performed better than expected.

In an effort to bolster its move towards economic recovery, China has continued to invest. As part of a 4 trillion RMB ($600 Billion) stimulus capital infusion – larger proportionally than the one in the United States – the Chinese based infrastructure giant, Hunan Valin Iron and Steel purchased roughly an 18% stake in Australian company Fortescue Metals on Tuesday.

Canadian researchers have uncovered a huge Chinese spying operation which has infiltrated computers in hundreds of government and private offices around the world, including those of the Dalai Lama.

So am I. Not only elective abortions. Forced abortions. It doesn’t matter whether you are pro-life or pro-choice on this issue. No one can support forced abortion, because it is not a choice.

Melbourne, Australia — 18 March, 2009 — The Australian Journal of Public Administration has released a special issue that focuses on accountability and public governance in China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Shanghai, March 17 (Gasgoo.com) Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC), the country's aviation giant, officially launched its auto division in Beijing on March 13, the National Business Daily reported. The new company will consist of Hafei Auto, Changhe Auto, Dongan Power and some other auto or auto-parts businesses of AVIC.

Shanghai, March 16 (Gasgoo.com) Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co plans to enhance its small vehicle development and market expansion in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, Guangzhou Daily reported today, citing sources.

Shanghai, March 16 (Gasgoo.com) Production of Geely vehicles at Ural Automobiles and Motors in Russia has been suspended for at least 9 months due to the introduction of new import duties on auto parts, Russia media reports.

Shanghai, March 16 (Gasgoo.com) After overtaking the United States in January auto sales for the first time, China extended its lead as the world's largest auto market in the second straight month this year, xinhuanet.com said today.