New dynamic for US, Cuba

2014-12-18 12:37:02

For China, the restoration of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba will bring both opportunities and challenges, experts said.

Oil's fall 'huge gift' for China: expert

2014-12-18 12:33:20

The impact of global oil prices and the advent of a new Silk Road trading route are some of the leading headlines coming out of Asia as 2015 approaches.

Russians flock to stores to pre-empt price rises

2014-12-18 08:47:19

Russian consumers flocked to the stores, frantically buying big-ticket items to pre-empt the price rises kicked off by the fall in the value of the ruble.

Wal-Mart bullish over Sam's Club

2014-12-18 07:56:36

Wal-Mart is expecting to open seven more of its high-end Sam's Club stores over next three years in a move that it hopes will help halt its declining performance in China.

Beijing hotel recognized for excellence

2014-12-18 05:50:49

Opened in Beijing in the fall of 2012, the Toronto-based Four Seasons Hotel quickly became one of the city's most successful hotels.

Li makes pitch for business investment

2014-12-18 05:05:46

Premier Li Keqiang laid out Beijing's latest vision for introducing Chinese equipment manufacturers to address mounting demand for infrastructure construction in the region.

China set to make tracks for Europe

2014-12-18 03:06:44

China is to boost its presence in the Balkans and funnel exports to Europe through a "corridor" linking Beijing with the continent via the Mediterranean.

US moves to normalize relations with Cuba

2014-12-18 00:19:42

The United States and Cuba are moving to normalize diplomatic relations more than 50 years after they were severed in a historic shift in policy.

China's Xi receives highest rating among world leaders

2014-12-17 20:45:52

Chinese President Xi Jinping was the highest rated world leader in many fields, according to a survey published by Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center.

New York premiere of DPRK comedy canceled after threat

2014-12-17 18:44:30

Premiere of Sony Pictures comedy about the assassination of the leader of Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-Un has been canceled after a warning from a hacking group.

China's ex-PM donates $6m to foundation

2014-12-17 13:17:35

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji has donated nearly 40 million yuan of all of his book's royalty income over the past two years to a foundation.

Allure of Hangzhou: silk and tea

2014-12-17 12:32:30

Hangzhou is going to be the most attractive Chinese city for Americans, particularly Californians, to visit for two main reasons, at least according to one Chinese official.