IMF's China outlook to affect others

2015-01-21 13:21:02

A lowering of China's growth rate for 2015 by the International Monetary Fund could have a big impact on the fiscal outlook for a number of the world's emerging economies, according to a US-based economics expert.

Wuhan to get green center done by US firm

2015-01-21 13:21:02

California-based architecture firm 5+design is creating Wuhan's first environmentally-sustainable lifestyle center.

Chinese orchestra to play Houston

2015-01-21 13:21:02

The Houston Symphony will present a Lunar New Year celebration concert featuring the Forbidden City Chamber Orchestra (FCCO), a 12-member world-class ensemble from Beijing.

Chinese students launch massive online course

2015-01-21 11:06:54

The hit Chinese film American Dreams in China came true again last week when eight Chinese students started an online education business in California last week.

Obama calls on Congress to authorize force against IS

2015-01-21 11:02:55

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on the US Congress to pass a new authorization of force against the Islamic State militant group and to not rush into new sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program.

UN Security Council calls for full ceasefire in Yemen

2015-01-21 10:14:52

The UN Security Council called for a full and lasting ceasefire in Yemen, while voicing its support for President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi amid worsening political and security crisis in the Arab country.

Oil-price drop spurs Chinese to invest in Texas

2015-01-21 06:50:32

Foreign investment in the energy industry is welcomed by the US government, and the biggest risk for investors now is the slump of oil prices.

Obama to focus on middle class in State of Union address

2015-01-20 23:48:44

US President Barack Obama will challenge the Republican-led Congress with tax-raising ideas for helping middle-class Americans in a State of the Union speech on Tuesday that will set up a tough debate and may impact the 2016 campaign to replace him.

Chinese premier arrives in Switzerland for Davos forum, working visit

2015-01-20 21:35:17

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived Tuesday to attend the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos and pay a working visit to Switzerland.

Opening round of Iran sanctions fight kicks off in Senate

2015-01-20 14:49:12

Congress and President Barack Obama are on a fast track toward confrontation over sanctions on Iran.

Drive against terrorism in Xinjiang shows result

2015-01-20 11:46:08

The strike-hard campaign aimed at preventing large-scale terrorist attacks from happening in Xinjiang and spreading outside to other parts of China has shown initial results.

Xiaomi feeling 'phabulous' about new phablet

2015-01-20 11:28:39

"Made in China" products have long drawn scrutiny, as the shanzhai (copy and imitate) approach was rampant. That is especially true in the smartphone industry, which depends on technological innovation.