EDIToR’S DESK
2 AFineExample
PEOPLE＆POINTS
WEEKLY WATCH
WoRLD
10 How Far WiU 0bama Go?
Americans eager for major
change
12 AU About the Economy
Tough challenge ahead for
president．elect
14 Staying the Course
Russian president remains loyal
15 Back to the Drawing Board
Israel faces complicated situation
NATION
16 A Community of Equals
Homes that reflectfabric of society
18 The Heart of Hakka Country
Modern images of an ancient
people
20 AWav ofLife
Evolution in Tulou communities
22 China’s Properties Inscribed oH
The WOrId Heritage List
24 A Visit of Significance
Mainland and Taiwan narrow
distance
BUSINESS
28 A Dose of Stimulus
Fiscal injection aims to prevent
slump
29 Cashing in on China’s Boom
Foreign banks continue to
prosper
30 Halcyon Days of the Banks?
A good year for Chinese banks
32 No Crying Over Spilt Milk
Potential rescue for baby formula
maker
33 SkyPower
let maker 1andR T T S deal
34 Biggest Economic Challenge
Ever
Affects of global crisis on C：hina
35 Crisis Focus：Healing the
Markets
36 Legal-Ease：Multinationals
Move Inland
38 Market Watch
LI FESTYLE
42 Small Stage，Big Charm
Mini-theater back in fashion
44 A Shade More Clever
New breed of intelligent
sunglasses
FoRUM
46 Creating Financial Harmony：
Lessons for China
EXPAT’S EYE
48 Elections From Afar
U．S．passion and patriotism
reignited