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Service sector bolsters China’s GDP despite stock woes

[2015-07-16 22:31]

Observers are still sorting out what if any effect China’s stock market selloff had on the overall economy, as the Chinese government announced Wednesday that the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7 percent in the second quarter, bolstered by strength in the service sector.

Petcoke called key in pollution fight

[2015-07-16 11:36]

The way China handles "petcoke", a dirtier but cheaper version of coal, can substantially influence the country's efforts to clean its air, said energy expert Wang Tao.

Japan passes disputed bill

[2015-07-16 11:36]

A committee of Japan's lower house passed controversial security bills aimed at beefing up the role of Japan's military on Wednesday, despite strong domestic protests and concerns among neighboring countries.

Legendary art headed to LA

[2015-07-16 11:36]

An exhibition featuring Buddhist artifacts found at the Mogao caves site in China's Dunhuang will visit Los Angeles next year.

Mandarin camps sprout

[2015-07-16 11:36]

Immersion language students are getting younger and younger.

Japan passes disputed bill

[2015-07-16 11:36]

A committee of Japan's lower house passed controversial security bills aimed at beefing up the role of Japan's military on Wednesday, despite strong domestic protests and concerns among neighboring countries.

China's GDP grows by 7%

[2015-07-16 11:36]

Observers are still sorting out what if any effect China's stock market selloff had on the overall economy, as the Chinese government announced Wednesday that the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7 percent in the second quarter, bolstered by strength in the service sector.

Museum bears harsh testimony to history

[2015-07-16 07:51]

History this way passed. The Lugouqiao, adorned with hundreds of lion figurines, near the Wanping Fortress in Beijing's Fengtai district - often referred to as the Marco Polo Bridge - still stands.

Move over Columbus, discovering America was already old hat

[2015-07-15 11:20]

"In August 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue; October 12th they sighted land, and set their feet upon new sand..."

China grows innovative in energy tech: report

[2015-07-15 11:20]

China's investment in energy research and development has grown exponentially, according to a recent International Energy Agency (IEA) report.

Unigroup in reported $23b bid for Micron

[2015-07-15 11:20]

Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd, a Chinese state-backed technology conglomerate, is looking to buy US chipmaker Micron Technology Inc for $23 billion.

Vanke eyes US market

[2015-07-15 11:20]

Some companies may still have their doubts about the US recovery, but Vanke Holdings, the largest real estate developer in China, for one, is still bullish on the US market, according to Lee Kaiyan, managing director of Vanke Holdings USA.

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