China's leader pays a visit to Redmond

Diplomacy reigns as Hu Jintao dines with Bill Gates and tours Microsoft, but controversy isn't far away.

China's Hu meets Gates as U.S. trip begins

Chinese president, on his way to talks with President Bush, stops to meet and dine with Bill Gates.
Photos: Hu, Gates and Ballmer
April 18, 2006

Hu, Gates and Ballmer

photos China President Hu Jintao pays a visit to Microsoft's headquarters to meet execs and get a look at new technology.
April 19, 2006

Introducing Bill Gates, statesman

blogma Keep your friends close, the old saying goes, but your enemies closer. That may be a lesson finally learned by Bill Gates.
April 19, 2006

Software piracy thrives in China

Despite assurances from China's president, just about any software can be found on Beijing's streets.
April 19, 2006

Yahoo accused of helping jail another Chinese writer

For the third time, the company is called out for helping Chinese police imprison an alleged subverter.
April 19, 2006

Fighting Yahoo's China policies

video Reporters Without Borders challenges Yahoo execs at company's Silicon Valley headquarters. At issue: data Yahoo may have released to police in China.
April 12, 2006