COVER

Changing Faces (Society)

Asians across the region are eagerly remaking their faces, bodies — and lives

ASIA

The Emperor Is Far Away

Beijing's looming leadership change looks irrelevant to China's citizens, who answer to lower powers

BUSINESS

The New Sweatshops

With manual labor out, China's blubbery bourgeoisie is paying to get fit

The Mainland's Sneaker King

Athlete-turned-businessman Li Ning wants to keep his home court advantage in China's booming sports apparel market

BRIEFING

Milestones (Notebook)

For the Week of August 5, 2002

TRAVEL

Hot Spot

Phetchaburi means "Diamond City"

Detour

Thailand's marine national park