Chinese supercomputer still top-ranked

2014-11-21 15:23:29

Tianhe-2, a supercomputer developed by China's National University of Defense Technology, was named the world's top supercomputer for the fourth consecutive time by the TOP500 organization.

Lesson in Chinese history

2014-11-21 15:23:29

The exhibit, which opened on Sept 26, focuses on the experience of Chinese immigrants, and documents their integration into mainstream American society.

Pessimism over US Congress on IMF reforms

2014-11-21 15:23:29

As experts descend on Washington to discuss global economic governance, some have expressed disappointment with the US Congress for blocking relevant reforms.

Gunman shot dead after wounding 3 at Florida campus

2014-11-21 10:55:12

Brandishing a semi-automatic handgun and carrying extra ammunition in his pockets, a Florida State University graduate opened fire early on Thursday at the school's main library, wounding two students and an employee as hundreds were studying for exams.

Obama takes executive action on immigration

2014-11-21 10:39:56

A Democrat says she hopes it will be a type of immigration reform that increases opportunities for those who work in science and technology, mainly coming from Asian countries such as China and India.

Deng Long: New York supermarket king

2014-11-21 07:27:55

At the front of a New York Mart are rows of fresh vegetables and tanks holding live seafood. They are the items stocked at a typical New York Mart, a Chinese supermarket founded by Deng Long in 2001.

China wants its voice
heard in cyberspace

2014-11-21 06:20:26

China is considering setting up its own rules in cyberspace in order to have its voice better heard in the fast growing Internet sphere.

Alipay brings the frenzy of Black Friday to China

2014-11-21 05:44:51

A group of high-end retailers in the US have teamed up with Alipay, which will enable online shoppers in China to purchase goods through Alipay's ePass, in a celebrated American shopping ritual.

New Zealand welcomes Xi

2014-11-21 05:26:42

Xi Jinping was greeted in Wellington with a traditional Maori welcome and was presented with an All Blacks rugby union jersey bearing the lucky number 8.

Emission goals in China on target for 2020

2014-11-21 00:47:21

China is among a select group of nations on track to meet their emission-reduction goals by the end of the decade, according to new data from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Cybersecurity debate heats up

2014-11-20 19:36:09

Cybersecurity and international cooperation were the most heatedly discussed topics during the second day of the World Internet Conference.

Li's visit gauges economic pulse

2014-11-20 19:08:23

Premier Li Keqiang visited China's largest wholesale commodity market on Thursday, taking the economy's pulse as a leading factory output indicator slumped to a six-month low.