Work completed on satellite launch center in Hainan

2014-10-18 04:55:56

Construction of the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center in Hainan province, China's fourth and most advanced space launch center, has been completed and it will soon become operational.

Barricades in HK removed

2014-10-18 04:46:42

Commuters in Hong Kong plagued by traffic disruptions triggered by 20 days of illegal sit-ins cheered Friday as police reopened key roads.

Well-heeled travelers eye LatAm

2014-10-18 04:37:24

Chinese tourists aren’t just traveling the world - they’re redefining global travel. The world’s largest outbound tourism market is "dictating the international tourism map".

Kerry to host State Councilor in Boston

2014-10-17 22:40:41

US Secretary of State John Kerry welcomes a top Chinese diplomat to Boston on Friday.

Obama may name Ebola 'czar'

2014-10-17 13:10:10

US President Barack Obama said late Thursday that he may appoint an Ebola czar to manage the growing health crisis.

More measures expected in China's healthcare reform

2014-10-17 13:10:10

Reforms in the Chinese healthcare industry over the last five years have seen improved services but yet to deliver "significant changes" that address the key issues of access and affordability, according to a healthcare expert.

Alipay targets retailers with new services

2014-10-17 13:10:10

Alipay, China's largest e-payment provider, has launched ePass, a new e-tool that allows US merchants to sell and deliver products directly to individual Chinese consumers without translating their website or setting up warehouses in China.

Alibaba keeps analysts bullish month after IPO

2014-10-17 06:44:12

Nearly a month after a successful IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) are trading below the first-day closing price and analysts cite general market weakness for the decline.

China-US summit will echo Sunnylands meeting

2014-10-17 06:41:14

The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama on Nov 12 after leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group meet in Beijing will capture global attention.

Ambassador optimistic on China-Canada relations

2014-10-17 06:25:25

China's ambassador to Canada said the two countries can build on their relationship with free trade and energy projects.

Short-film festival connects Chinese, North American filmmakers

2014-10-17 05:59:10

The Golden Panda North America International Short Film Festival returns after a successful first year. Primarily organized by CNTVNA.com, CCTV.com and Orient Star Media Inc, the festival, first held in 2013, provides a new platform for short-film enthusiasts around the world to connect and share their works and passions.

US Ebola patient allowed aboard flight

2014-10-17 03:36:15

A second nurse from Texas who has contracted Ebola told a US health official she had a slight fever and was allowed to board a plane from Ohio to Texas, intensifying concerns about the United States' response to the deadly virus.