Beijing seeks new tourism spotlight in New York
2014-12-22 12:30:34
As a follow-up to the first China-themed float appearing in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Beijing tourism gets a second push in New York City via a promotion campaign that aired on WABC-TV in the tri-state area over the weekend.
US arms sales to Taiwan protested
2014-12-22 12:30:34
The latest US arms sales to Taiwan have not only drawn sharp protests from the Chinese government but also criticism from experts on China-US relations.
Chinese developer buys LA Marriott
2014-12-22 12:30:34
Chinese developers seeking higher returns on their investments are snapping up hotel properties in US cities.
'City of Ice' advice sought
2014-12-22 12:30:34
Betsy Hodges, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, will visit China next month for advice on developing tourism in cold weather.
US-led strikes against IS in Syria 'ineffective'
2014-12-22 10:13:54
The strikes of the US-led coalition against the Islamic State, in Syria are "ineffective" in halting the progress of the terror group, Syrian Information Minister has said.
Pyongyang denies cyberattack on Sony
2014-12-22 07:47:19
DPRK says US accusations that it was involved in a cyberattack on Sony Pictures are "groundless slander", and wants a joint probe with the US.
China to become net capital exporter
2014-12-22 07:43:56
China is poised to become a net capital exporter for the first time, with total overseas direct investment exceeding foreign direct investment by the end of the year, the head of a top Chinese think tank said.
Beijing willing to assist Moscow
2014-12-22 07:03:23
China's top diplomat is offering Beijing's assistance to Moscow, as pessimism is spreading about the uncertainties of the Russian economy.
Obama expresses condolences for NY police officers
2014-12-22 05:05:26
US President Barack Obama called New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton on Sunday to express his condolences for the Saturday killing of two New York police officers and to offer any needed assistance.
Nation to become net capital exporter
2014-12-22 04:54:50
China is poised to become a net capital exporter, with total overseas direct investment exceeding foreign direct investment by the end of the year.
Colombia weighs oil sector options
2014-12-22 04:52:57
After making progress in boosting production, Colombia's oil sector seems to have hit a rough patch and observers aren't sure when the country will be able to reverse the tide.
China lifting GM corn ban a boon to growers
2014-12-22 04:49:56
China's lifting of a ban on imports of a genetically modified strain of corn and corn byproduct is welcome news for the world's major growers of corn, from the United States to Brazil and Argentina.