Asian American seeks RI governorship
2014-11-04 12:21:55
The race for governor of Rhode Island is expected to be one of the tightest state house races in the nation on Tuesday. And no matter which of the leading candidates wins, it will be a "first".
China orchestra plays in Washington
2014-11-04 12:21:55
The China National Center for the Performing Arts Orchestra's first trip to North America also has served to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States.
US packer opens new plant in China
2014-11-04 09:50:47
A US-based liquid packaging company celebrated the opening of a new factory in China to support its growing customer base in Asian markets.
Harvard scholar sees parallel in HK, US elections
2014-11-04 09:48:39
As "Occupy Central" protesters demand a universal suffrage that they claim would be more representative, it could be argued that the election process in the United States is not any more democratic than Hong Kong's.
Mandarin in 6 months?Can it work?
2014-11-04 09:46:19
Mandarin is considered one of the more difficult foreign languages to learn for native English speakers. Can basic conversational fluency in China's predominant language be taught in six months?
Chinese envoy urges to enhance nuclear safety
2014-11-04 09:27:03
A Chinese envoy to the United Nations Monday called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to do more to enhance nuclear safety and security.
New agency to strengthen graft fightus
2014-11-04 07:50:24
China will set up a new anti-graft authority under the Supreme People's Procuratorate to streamline the campaign to fight corruption, Deputy Procurator-General Qiu Xueqiang said on Monday.
China lifts ban on Washington State apples
2014-11-04 06:01:41
China has lifted its ban on apples from Washington State, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced.
Chinese culture scoring points abroad with mahjong
2014-11-03 16:34:04
A joke in Sichuan province says passengers aboard any plane descending upon the capital, Chengdu, will hear clicks and clacks.
Marathons: why they do it
2014-11-03 13:33:33
Alexander Woo, 79, began running in the New York City Marathon with his inspiration being to get to see his grandson grow up.
Shaping Asia-Pacific's future
2014-11-03 08:17:43
We hope three goals will be achieved. First, shaping the future through Asia-Pacific partnership. Second, building an open Asia-Pacific economy. And third, charting the course for APEC development.
Wanted: 500,000 pilots for China aviation
2014-11-03 07:20:01
Expert says China will need to train about half a million civilian pilots by 2035, as wannabe flyers chase dreams of landing lucrative jobs.