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Celebrating a relationship

[2015-04-10 12:19]

The Chinese and American people "share many qualities for success, such as optimism, self-confidence and a strong belief in hard work", said Cui Tiankai, Chinese ambassador to the United States.

Zhao Qiguang: A 'Marco Polo' from China

[2015-04-10 11:48]

Zhao Qiguang, a professor at Carleton College in Minnesota and distinguished Chinese scholar, had a childhood fascination with the Venetian explorer Marco Polo and a passion for swimming.

Mystery of Sanxingdui revealed

[2015-04-10 05:38]

A special exhibition — China's Lost Civilization: The Mystery of Sanxingdui — opens Friday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, showcasing important treasures from what many scholars believe to be one of the greatest archaeological finds ever to be unearthed.

Blocking of chip exports could backfire: scientist

[2015-04-10 05:36]

As US officials move to block the export of technology upgrades for China's super computer, the question arises of whether this will spur China's chipmaking industry and inhibit sales for US companies.

The rush for H-1B visas is officially on

[2015-04-10 05:32]

Applicants for H-1B visas — those that allow foreign workers with at least a bachelor’s degree to temporarily work at specialty jobs in the US — are facing fierce competition this year.

Road to Cuba

[2015-04-09 22:41]

Visitors from the United States ride in an old US car in Havana. With sanctions easing, Cuba is bracing for a surge in visitors that could overwhelm its small tourism industry. Washington and Havana are moving toward normalizing relations after more than 50 years of US economic sanctions and are in talks on reopening embassies.

Carolina officer dismissed

[2015-04-09 11:31]

A white South Carolina police officer has been fired after being charged with murder for shooting a black man in the back as he fled, but questions remained on Wednesday about some details of the killing that was filmed by a witness.

Tsarnaev guilty in Boston Marathon bombings

[2015-04-09 11:31]

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty on Wednesday of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three people and injured 264 others. The jury will now decide whether he gets the death penalty.

US tourists head to Cuba despite ban

[2015-04-09 11:30]

Cuba is far from seeing a McDonald's or Starbucks open anytime soon, but the diplomatic thaw with the United States is bringing more visitors to the sweltering island.

New Phantom drone takes off

[2015-04-09 11:30]

"It is the most freeing filmmaking tool ever," Philip Bloom, a British filmmaker known for creating filmlike images with low-budget video.

Tibetan lawmaker meets US Rep

[2015-04-09 09:15]

A Tibetan deputy of China's top legislature met on Wednesday with US Congressman David Valadao in San Francisco to promote relations between China and the US.

Chinese insurers invest in Boston Seaport site

[2015-04-09 06:34]

Two mainland life insurance companies are investing in a Boston redevelopment project as Chinese insurers continue shopping for American real estate.

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