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China praised for financial aid on climate

[2015-11-25 11:39]

US' top climate-change negotiator applauded China for its $3 billion contribution to help developing countries prepare for climate change.

Paper company weighs US plant

[2015-11-25 06:32]

A Chinese paper company will study the feasibility of building a $1.3 billion pulp mill in Arkansas as the state's governor completes a trade mission to Asia.

Rights panel presses US over scientists' cases

[2015-11-25 05:41]

The United States Commission on Civil Rights has sent a letter to the US attorney general arguing that the government may be "failing to exercise sufficient due diligence" in criminal investigations involving Chinese Americans.

Less to do at duty-free shops

[2015-11-24 11:37]

The image of Chinese tourists as big spenders is somewhat fading, if you go by the observations of sales staff at duty-free stores at San Francisco International Airport.

US issues global travel alert as manhunt continues for Paris attackers

[2015-11-24 09:20]

Citing "increased terrorist threats" from militant groups in various regions ofthe world, the U.S. State Department issued a global travel alert on Monday following deadly militant attacks in France and Mali.

Shadow banks targeted in China

[2015-11-23 11:22]

China's anti-corruption campaign took a new turn last week as police in China's Zhejiang province busted the country's largest underground banking network which involved transactions totaling 410 billion yuan ($64 billion), according to the Ministry of Public Security.

WWII photos tell story of US-China friendship

[2015-11-23 06:44]

Historic photos capturing heartfelt moments behind the lines of World War II are on display at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas through Nov 28.

Across America (Nov 13-19)

[2015-11-21 04:01]

Guo Pei (center), designer of the yellow cape Rihanna wore at last May’s Met Gala, is flanked by two models at the Bowers Museum, in Santa Ana, California, where the dress is on display through Jan 3. Provided to China Daily

A balance to mimic

[2015-11-21 04:01]

On Nov 14, the University of Washington edged past the University of Texas with a 77-71 win in the 2015-2016 season opener of the Pac-12 conference. What was so special about this sporting event was that it was played in front of more than 7,000 people at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, marking the first time in history that two college basketball teams from the United States played a regular season game in China.

Riding the e-commerce wave

[2015-11-21 04:01]

Held a day after the Nov 11 Singles Day in China, an annual shopping bonanza that saw e-commerce giant Alibaba raking in 91.2 billion yuan ($14.32 billion) this year, the ninth business forum co-organized by the Jing’an district government and Forbes China magazine brought together some of Shanghai’s most influential people.

Culture licensing gains momentum in China

[2015-11-21 04:01]

The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone held the country’s second culture licensing fair from Nov 11 to 13, attracting more than 100 domestic and foreign companies from regions such as the United Kingdom, the United States and Japan. The inaugural fair was held last year in November.

Can Mandarin go from strength to strength?

[2015-11-21 00:40]

Ambitious push to introduce more Chinese-language programs in schools comes amid staffing issues and funding cuts, Riazat Butt reports.

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