The New China Syndrome Who's afraid of Chinese imports? Not Rachid Mohamed Rachid and the handful of visionaries who are convinced Egypt can not only forge a mutually profitable relationship with China, but make the Asian superpower our leading trade partner. By Hadia Mostafa MORNING RUSH HOUR in Beijing comes to a screeching halt outside the gates of Tiantan Park, a sprawling, 273-acre public garden that houses the vividly colored Temple of Heaven complex at which the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties once worshiped. Stepping into the park is like being transported into a sanctuary a world away from the noise and pollution that is the reality of modern-day China. Here, hundreds of Chinese, the majority of them retirees, gather every day in clusters, silently performing their morning Tai Chi.

First Drive: 2007 Hyundai Accent SE It used to be that cars at the cheap end of the price continuum were just cheap. Accoutrements were spartan. Performance was lacking and so was quality. Even currently esteemed names like Civic were once best known for blowing oil-blue smoke rings while rusting before your eyes. However, today's breed of economy car — including the 2007 Hyundai Accent — break from the conventions that defined blessedly extinct nameplates like Chevette, Cricket, F10, Festiva and Justy. A typical Hyundai Hyundai continues making a name for itself by building inexpensive vehicles with loads of standard features that are backed by a mind-easing warranty. The manufacturer has found success in every market segment where it plies this high-feature/low-price strategy. The 2007 Accent SE follows Hyundai's proven modus operandi.