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Columbia library gets $500K

[2015-08-05 05:18]

A Chinese businessman donated $500,000 to the C.V. Starr East Asian Library at Columbia University, the largest amount ever given by a Chinese donor.

Remembering World War II can help build a better future

[2015-08-05 05:16]

China and Japan have been suffering from diplomatic stagnation for years due to rising tensions over the sovereignty of Diaoyu Island after Japan and then Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda unilaterally announced the "nationalization" of the island in 2012.

Beijing’s farm base serves up healthy dose of potato conferences

[2015-08-05 04:56]

The 2015 World Potato Congress and three other major agriculture conferences are currently being held in Yanqing county, Beijing’s main agricultural base.

Firm footing for Asia's growth

[2015-08-05 04:24]

A comprehensive and diversified financial system is needed to support China's plan to restore prosperity to the Silk Road, a plan that will link capital from more than 60 countries, experts have said.

In Pakistan, Chinese firm helps ease energy crisis

[2015-08-05 04:14]

Solar power plant providing much-needed supplies in essential Belt and Road link, Riazat Butt reports.

Xiaomi, Huawei push Apple into third place in smartphone sales in China

[2015-08-04 10:54]

Despite Chinese consumers' unceasing ardor for Apple iPhones, two homegrown companies - Xiaomi and Huawei - have recently overtaken the California kingpin in smartphone market share in China.

Paper firm building a branch in Va.

[2015-08-04 10:54]

A market with consumers who want environmentally friendly products and the presence of lots of straw are two reasons why China-based Shandong Tranlin Paper Co is building a subsidiary in the United States.

Haier America seeks to reposition itself in US

[2015-08-04 10:54]

Haier is a well-known appliance maker in China, and now Haier America is seeking to elevate to a household name in the US market for its appliances and electronics by emphasizing consumers' lifestyles and life stage needs.

US doctor named as 2nd line-killer

[2015-08-04 07:40]

Zimbabwe has accused a Pennsylvania doctor of illegally killing a lion in April, as it seeks to extradite a Minnesota dentist who killed a well-known lion named Cecil in July.

Obama issues challenge on climate change with power plant rule

[2015-08-04 05:29]

President Barack Obama challenged America and the world to step up efforts to fight global warming on Monday at the formal unveiling of his administration's controversial, ramped-up plan to cut carbon emissions from U.S. power plants.

Cyber safety talks urged

[2015-08-04 05:17]

The best way to solve cyber-security problems between China and the United States is through communication and negotiation, instead of engaging in a war of words and threats, Chinese Internet specialists said on Monday.

Concerto planned for NY

[2015-08-03 11:21]

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Yellow River Piano Concerto, one of the most popular Chinese piano compositions, the work is going to be performed in New York by one of its composers and world premiere pianist Yin Chengzong, accompanied by the Manhattan Symphonie.

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