Bodies, debris from missing plane pulled from sea

2014-12-30 17:38:36

Indonesian rescuers searching for a missing AirAsia plane carrying 162 people pulled bodies and wreckage from the sea off the coast of Borneo on Tuesday as relatives of those on board broke down in tears on hearing the news.

'New normal' focus for new consul general in NY

2014-12-30 14:35:32

China's economic "new normal" will make public diplomacy crucial in relations with other countries, the new Chinese consul general of New York said.

Bright lights for Chinese artists

2014-12-30 12:41:14

Two Chinese artists are getting a spotlight in "the Crossroads of the World" - New York's Times Square.

Expiration dates on food probed

2014-12-30 12:41:14

US fast food chain Subway is investigating media reports in China that workers at a Beijing outlet doctored food labels and used produce beyond its expiration date, a spokeswoman for the company said in Shanghai on Monday.

Chinese FM: Against any cyber attack

2014-12-30 12:41:14

China is against cyber attacks in any form, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

China says no role in Sony hacking

2014-12-30 09:31:08

China said on Monday that it never allows any foreign country or individual to carry out cyber attacks from Chinese soil or with Chinese facilities.

'Human error' at fault in disappearance of AirAsia flight

2014-12-30 09:17:44

An Australian aviation expert says human error undoubtedly led to the disappearance of AirAsia flight QZ8501 after the pilots flew directly into a well-known danger zone above the Java Sea.

Xiaomi's sky-high value also comes with potential obstacles

2014-12-30 07:32:02

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's valuation is now more than Sony Corp, LG and Motorola combined, and analysts are split on whether the company is worth such a high market price and warn of potential hurdles it may face.

Chinatown rallies to aid slain officer's family

2014-12-30 07:15:28

Chinatown is pitching in to help the family of slain New York City Police Officer Wenjian Liu.

Lost plane's request to change course was denied

2014-12-30 02:10:39

The plane sought permission to climb above threatening clouds. Air traffic control couldn't say yes immediately - there was no room. Six other airliners were crowding the airspace, forcing AirAsia Flight 8501 to remain at a lower altitude.

AirAsia plane has tire problem in Philippines

2014-12-29 14:39:47

Airline and government officials says that an AirAsia Zest plane developed a tire problem in the central Philippine city of Tagbilaran, prompting the airline, which is partly owned by AirAsia Philippines, to cancel its flight Sunday to Manila with 178 passengers and six crewmembers

China offers to help in search for missing AirAsia flight

2014-12-29 13:54:17

China has offered to send aircraft and ships to help in the search for a missing AirAsia ich vanished on Sunday flying from the Indonesian city of Surabaya to Singapore.