Democrats warm to Taiwan;

Water and waste in shoddy Olympic plans

Beijing and Manila navigate complex relationship;

Attacks in Xinjiang on the rise

Beijing tightens noose around Uighurs ahead of Games;

Chinese interest in Burmese islands spooks India

An Olympic show of force;

Chinese economy downshifts, pace of growth slows

Greater press freedom for Olympics doesn't reach Internet;

Taiwan still eyeing massive arms purchase