Microsoft to face $137m bill for back taxes

2014-11-27 04:28:24

China has levied about $137 million in back taxes on Microsoft Corp in the first major case concerning cross-border tax evasion in the country.

Partnership with private firms fuels China's growth

2014-11-27 04:12:30

China's top economic planner singled out seven areas for publicprivate partnerships to fuel the country's economic growth.

Amazon answers China's 'Double 11' with Black Friday

2014-11-26 14:44:48

In a move seen as a response to Alibaba's hugely successful Single's Day sales, Amazon has announced plans to attract customers from China.

Maryland's new first lady thankful

2014-11-26 12:07:50

Yumi Hogan, the first Asian first lady of Maryland, thanked members of the Chinese community for their support in the recent election of her husband, Larry, who was elected the state's governor.

Tencent-HBO deal can feed big appetite for content in China

2014-11-26 12:07:50

A content deal between Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd and Time Warner Inc's HBO is a move that could shake up the Internet video streaming market in China, according to an entertainment industry analyst.

Tencent looks to up app game on US campus

2014-11-26 12:07:50

WeChat, the Chinese mobile application, is making a push on college campuses as it aims to catch WhatsApp in the US market.

Anti-corruption move gains traction

2014-11-26 12:07:50

The strengthening of the anti-corruption campaign in China and the rule of law emphasized at the Fourth Plenum of the 18th Communist Party of China Central Committee last month has continued to draw an overall positive response from US experts.

Graft fight dents overseas spending

2014-11-26 08:03:47

The China-dependent sector of the global tourism industry has been hurting since President Xi Jinping put fighting corruption at the top of his agenda after coming into power in November 2012.

WeChat turns to students to expand its presence in US

2014-11-26 06:15:06

WeChat, one of China's most popular mobile-messaging applications, is turning to thousands of students studying in the United States to spread its usage across the country.

China's tire firms urge govt to fight US action

2014-11-26 06:11:07

The tire industry has urged the government to take decisive measures against the US anti-dumping and countervailing duties imposed on tires imported from China.

Chinese men spending more on facial care

2014-11-26 05:32:41

A growing awareness of male grooming, a stressful urban lifestyle and environmental concerns are fueling the growth in the male personal care market in China.

Goal to cut emissions can be met

2014-11-26 05:08:46

The recent landmark climate agreement with the United States is a win for both sides and will inject positive energy into the upcoming global climate change negotiations in Lima, Peru, early next month.