As per usual for this time of the year, in the newest issue of Time Magazine, the editors compiled a "list of lists," a review of the best of the best around the world in entertainment, news, art, politics and business in 2007. Yet this year something feels different. A lot of things happened in 2007, and in particular, a lot of events involving China.
Upcoming Architectural Marvels
- Olympic Stadium, Beijing
- CCTV Headquarters, Beijing
- Linked Hybrid, Beijing
Biggest News Stories In Asia
- China Product Recalls: What began with problematic toothpaste and export toys led to the execution of a former corrupt safety regulator and worldwide scrutiny.
- PetroChina Bubbling Over: On its first day of Shanghai trading, PetroChina's market cap triples and became the world's first trillion-dollar company.
- China's New Leadership: Hu Jintao strengthens his power and promotes possible successors during the Communist Party Congress.
Biggest Arts Sensations
- Chinese Art Makes Fireworks: Cai Guoqiang's contemporary works fetched a record $9.5 million in an auction.
Biggest Departures
- Wu Yi: The Vice Premier announced that she will resign as China's top trade negotiator and one of the world's most powerful woman.
Best Scientific Discoveries
- Big Birdlike Dinosaur: dino bones uncovered in China challenges the theory that bird-like carnivores are smaller.
Best Stocks
- China Eastern Airlines: increase in air travel sent this stock booming.
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