Chinese groups speak out on Liang's behalf

Chinese-American groups around the US are mobilizing in protest over the conviction of Peter Liang, a New York City police officer found guilty of manslaughter on Feb 11 in the shooting death of Akai Gurley in a Brooklyn stairwell in November 2014.

White House celebrates Lunar New Year

It's a stark contrast to see the increasing popularity of the Lunar New Year compared with four decades ago when it was celebrated by very few Asian Americans, said to Tina Tchen, assistant to President Barack Obama and chief of staff to first lady Michelle Obama.

Apple Pay prepares for debut in China: ICBC

Apple Inc's mobile payment system will start in China on Thursday for customers of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC), the world's largest bank in terms of total assets, according to online posts from the bank.

Obama, ASEAN issue statement

The first US-ASEAN Leaders Summit, which ended Tuesday, issued a joint statement covering a wide range of areas, from ASEAN centrality and economic prosperity to fighting terrorism and regional peace and security.

Cui tackles false views of economy

Clearly upset with the doom-and-gloom views in the West about his country's economy, Cui Tiankai, the Chinese ambassador to the US, wrote an op-ed arguing that the world's second-largest economy is growing stronger while it is committed to reforms.

Cuba, US ink deal to resume commercial flights

Cuba and the United States signed an agreement Tuesday to resume daily commercial flights between the two countries for the first time in more than 50 years.

Musical notes of Spring Festival

Rallies set for convicted NYC officer

The conviction of Peter Liang, a rookie NYPD officer, has created a stir in the Chinese community. Liang was found guilty by a Brooklyn jury on Feb 11 of second-degree manslaughter and official misconduct.

Spina bifida cases drop after team's research

A landmark US-China research study provided the foundation for a public health initiative that has helped to lower the number of cases of the birth defect spina bifida and related neural tube defects in both countries.

Students' abilities scrutinized

With a growing number of applicants from China and increasing concerns about cheating and fraudulent applications, US colleges are turning to companies that verify students' skills through video interviews and written tests.

ASEAN summit backdrop: moves by US in area

While US President Barack Obama hosted ASEAN leaders on Monday for their first summit in California, much of the news media's attention has been on US efforts to counter China's growing influence in the region.

Jeb Bush gets a brotherly hand from George W. Bush

Former President George W. Bush came to the aid of his brother Jeb Bush's Republican presidential campaign in South Carolina on Monday with a rousing endorsement of his character and a call for voters to reject the angry bluster of Donald Trump.