COVER

The New Mr. Big (Sports)

He may be starting slow, but Chinese hoops player Yao Ming has all the tools to dominate America

Wang Zhizhi's Fast Break (Sports)

Although Wang Zhizhi is overshadowed by his taller compatriot, he's enjoying an independent life in L.A.

Around the Horn (Sports)

Author Robert Whiting talks with Seattle Mariners' superstar Ichiro Suzuki about the differences between Japanese and American baseball players, fans and practices

Godzilla V. the Majors (Sports)

Hideki Matsui has dominated the Japanese game, but can he wreak havoc in the major leagues?

ASIA

Unmasking Terror

Police arrest a Bali bomber suspect, but the region remains vulnerable to more attacks

Power Play

The Chinese Communist Party still wants nothing less than total control

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

On the Circuit

Japan's DJ Tsuyoshi has ridden talent and trends to the top of the global scene

BRIEFING

Milestones (Notebook)

For the Week of November 18, 2002

TRAVEL

Detour

Delay has long been a hallmark of the Ghan legend