Adam Minter
Recent articles by Adam Minter
Eclipse at Sheshan Hill
Our correspondent reports from a hilltop observatory in Shanghai, where locals flocked to witness the eclipse of the century.
The Pavilion Wars
The upcoming World's Fair should offer the chance to build a showpiece U.S. pavilion. But thanks to behind-the-scenes maneuverings and State Department incompetence, we may end up with a Chinese-funded pavilion—or no pavilion at all.
Minnesota Re-Re-Recount
A new twist in the Norm Coleman-Al Franken Senate race recount trial throws Franken's victory into question, and promises to extend the already seemingly endless court battle indefinitely.
Where America Recyles
A look at some of China's major metal processing plants.
Scrapped
For the last decade or so, scrap metal has been the largest volume export from the United States to China. But with the economy in a tailspin, unclaimed scrap metal is starting to pile up at China's ports.
The Olympics' Second City
Our correspondent attends the first Olympic soccer game at Shanghai stadium and explains why Shanghai is only grudgingly playing co-host for this year's Olympics.
All Bets Are Off
A population of gambling enthusiasts plays bemused host to a series of equestrian events unrelated to racing or betting.
Of Beer, Algae, and Sailing
Our correspondent reports from the Olympic sailing competition in Qingdao.
Keeping Faith
Jin Luxian’s 50-year struggle to keep Catholicism alive in China, balance Rome and Beijing, and build a Church for “100 million Catholics”.