Some people were upset by the NY Post's "Wok This Way" cover headline, which showed Chinese leader Hu Jintao with President Bush, who was pulling at Hu's jacket. The Daily News, who is keeping score on any possible missteps by its rival, reports that Asian American groups are upset. For instance, Margaret Fung, executive director of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, tells the News, "It was racist and offensive because it takes......

The Times looks at the phenomenon of Pearl River, the Chinese-and-Asian goods outpost downtown. Reporter Denny Lee outlines the store's history, pointing out that owners Ming Yi Chen and Ching Yeh Chen, who have doctrates in chemistry, decided to "bridge the divide between Chinatown and China" by opening Pearl River 25 years ago, as mainland Chinese products were few and far between during the trade ban. They would pick up Chinese products from Canada......

The newly renovated Pearl River inspires talk of all the Chinoiserie inspired clothing seen on runways lately. Stylists' advice? Don't go overboard - just pick one item - and don't spend too much. Hence, Pearl River. Lately, Roberto Cavalli has featured a lot of cheongsam type wear, but Vivienne Tam has always been influenced by China.......