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Pianist Lang Lang receives honorary NYU doctorate

[2015-05-21 13:53]

NYU president John Sexton bestowed an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine arts on Lang Lang at 2015 NYU’s 183rd Commencement in Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, May 20.

Chinese restaurant offers window on growing ties with Brazil

[2015-05-21 10:43]

Chinese cuisine is catching on with Brazilians, who have a fondness for kung pao chicken and spicy bean curd, said Chen Xiuwen, owner of a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro.

Chef: Chinese food can benefit from authenticity trend

[2015-05-21 10:35]

The Chinese food industry can capitalize on a global trend toward authenticity, says a well-known chef.

Chinese herbs take root in NY

[2015-05-21 10:35]

There is little doubt that Chinese herbal medicine - along with acupuncture - is catching on in the US. The increasing numbers of practitioners applying for licenses don't lie. But as with any growing market, the problem becomes supply.

Top manufacturers showcase wares

[2015-05-21 07:45]

China's equipment and manufacturing industry opened a two-day exhibition in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday during Premier Li Keqiang's visit, highlighting the potential for Chinese manufacturers in Latin America's largest economy.

Transportation deals connect nations oceans apart

[2015-05-21 07:45]

The cheers and bustling in a crowded subway carriage in Rio de Janeiro reminded me of a similar occasion during a recent trip to a city in northeast China, nearly 20,000 kilometers from Brazil.

Premier lifts profile of China in Latin America

[2015-05-21 07:45]

Experts in the US applauded Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's current visit to four Latin American countries as a significant step in boosting bilateral trade and investment ties.

Beijing concerned as US accuses 6 Chinese of economic spying

[2015-05-21 07:45]

Beijing has expressed deep concern about the latest economic espionage allegations targeting Chinese nationals in the United States, a case that observers say highlights growing economic friction between the two countries.

PM pledges $30b fund for industry

[2015-05-21 07:45]

Premier Li Keqiang, regarded as a super salesman for the country's railway industry, took a ride on a new train on Wednesday that was purchased from China by Rio de Janeiro's Metro system.

BBC Brazil: Deals show waning US influence

[2015-05-21 07:35]

The dozens of agreements signed this week by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff elevate China's importance to Latin America and reflect a decline in the United States' influence in the region, BBC Brazil said on Wednesday.

Lawyer in birthing center case arrested

[2015-05-20 10:58]

An immigration lawyer has been arrested and charged with attempted witness tampering after agreeing to help a Chinese woman flee the United States after she had been designated a material witness in the birthing centers case in California.

From soccer stadiums to tech networks, Chinese industry plays role in Brazil

[2015-05-20 10:52]

The photographer was working on Tuesday with the athletics department of the Brasilia government to take promotional photos of the National Stadium.

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