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

China accused of sheltering Zimbabwe thugs;

Friction between Burma and Beijing?

Beijing tells Exon Mobil: South China Sea off limits;

President Hu outlines priorities to "

non-party elites"