The Economist, March 15, 2008
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China: The new colonialists
China's hunger for natural resources is causing more problems at home than abroad.
Tax: Not now, Darling
Britain has botched the taxation of its rich foreigners.
Credit crunch: Plugging holes
Central banks' latest moves to increase liquidity will ease but not solve the credit crunch.
Malaysia's election: The no-colour revolution
Voters in Malaysia are at last no longer afraid to support the opposition.
Spain's election: Zap back
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's second term will be a lot more testing than his first.
London and Paris: The rivals
Two great cities are about to hold mayoral elections. Which has the brighter future?
Traffic jams: Turn left. No right. I mean left
Getting from A to B on time is about to become as easy as ABC.
Military health: War of nerves
Was Gulf-war syndrome caused by chemical poisoning?
A special report on China's quest for resources
China's hunger for natural resources has set off a global commodity boom. Developed countries worry about being left high and dry, but the biggest effects will be felt in China itself.