Cookstove technology key in fighting pollution

Fuel sources such as biomass, coal and wood are relied on by nearly 3 billion people a day for cooking and heating purposes.

Chinese supercomputer still top-ranked

Tianhe-2, a supercomputer developed by China's National University of Defense Technology, was named the world's top supercomputer for the fourth consecutive time by the TOP500 organization.

Lesson in Chinese history

The exhibit, which opened on Sept 26, focuses on the experience of Chinese immigrants, and documents their integration into mainstream American society.

Pessimism over US Congress on IMF reforms

As experts descend on Washington to discuss global economic governance, some have expressed disappointment with the US Congress for blocking relevant reforms.

Beverly Hills banks on Chinese New Year

Star-studded US city Beverly Hills is gearing up for its annual Chinese New Year celebrations to attract more Chinese tourists and business travelers.

Visa change pleases students

Wang Zixuan, a 22-year-old PhD candidate in clinical psychology at George Washington University, was at the university's library when she learned about the announcement of the new visa policy between China and the US.

The visa 'game-changer'

Within a week of the extended US-China visa policy being announced, more than 7,000 10-year visas were issued to Chinese citizens by the US Consulate General in Shanghai. China Daily reporters explore the impact on both countries of what the White House called a "game changer".

Tourism expected to increase

The recipients were all smiles and so was the giver as camera flashes recorded the historic moment.

LA's 'China-Ready' is ready

For Los Angeles, the largest and fastest-growing overseas market for Chinese travelers, the new visa policy is expected to be a huge boom for its tourism and hospitality industries.

New policy seen as boom to business

Five passports, 37 US visas, about three to four visits a year

Across America over the week (Nov 14- Nov 20)

Obama takes executive action on immigration

A Democrat says she hopes it will be a type of immigration reform that increases opportunities for those who work in science and technology, mainly coming from Asian countries such as China and India.