Chinese firms could gain by US bankruptcy laws

Chinese companies are reluctant to become involved in US bankruptcy cases even if it means a financial loss due mainly to legal and language misunderstandings, according to a panel of professionals.

Anbang raises offer for Starwood hotels to $14 billion

China's Anbang Insurance Group Co has raised its offer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc to almost $14 billionin its latest challenge to the US hotel operator's merger with Marriott International Inc.

ChemChina's takeover 'poses no security issues'

Swiss agriculture company Syngenta AG said on Friday that its planned sale to State-owned conglomerate China National Chemical Corp poses no food safety or national security issues. The company was responding to US lawmakers after they raised concerns over the $43 billion takeover.

Houston energy firm names joint China projects

Synthesis Energy Systems Inc (SES), a Houston-based company focusing on advanced energy gasification technology, announced on Monday a strategic joint project development and investment agreement with China Environment State Investment Co Ltd (CESI).

Brazil looks to China for solar help

Brazil's solar energy sector, which has been seeking strong growth lately, has proven to be fertile ground for Chinese energy companies, which are seen as a means to boost the sector's production capacity.

Shakespeare fever hits town

Following the success of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) ambitious showcase in February where it performed a triptych consisting of Part 1 and 2 of Henry IV along with Henry V, a year-long jubilee celebration of English poet William Shakespeare, also known as the Bard, has kicked off in Shanghai.

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Growing army of engineers helps China gain the upper hand

Max von Zedtwitz believes the Chinese may not only be the first to land a man on Mars, but also the first to cure cancer.