NewsChina - February 2013

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The cover story: \"Rousing Overtures\" By reaching out to Southeast and East Asia, particularly countries friendly to China, the US is proving itself determined to remain the world’s only superpower. Special Report: \"China 2012\" The Year of the Dragon has been one of change and challenge. The Communist Party skillfully navigated the tricky waters of a once-in-a-decade leadership transition while the downfall of Bo Xilai and his allies reminded the public that corruption continues to plague the highest levels of power. Society: \"Front-line Faculty\" According to some, while China has millions of graduates, it has a dearth of creative, critical minds. A few of the country’s academics are trying to solve this problem by overhauling the country’s approach to higher education, with mixed results. Economy: \"Come Out Swinging\" Chinese exporters are learning to use international trade rules to defend their market power. Culture: \"An Alternative Revival\" On their mission to promote independent artistic culture across Greater China, the Renaissance Foundation has enlisted an all-star team of Chinese alternative cultural figures. Can they bring the underground back to life?