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Two Chinese universities earn top-100 listing in global rankings

[2014-10-29 06:29]

In the first ranking of global universities by U.S. News & World Report, Harvard University topped the list while Peking and Tsinghua universities were ranked one and two respectively among the schools from China. In the global standings, Peking was 39th and Tsinghua placed 67th.

Racism takes a bus ride through SF's Chinatown

[2014-10-29 05:45]

I was not surprised at the racist rant from a San Francisco Chinatown tour guide that was caught on video tape during a bus tour through the neighborhood last week.

Suning sets the date: 11.11 debut for US store

[2014-10-28 11:39]

To satisfy a growing demand for Western brands, Suning, one of China's largest e-commerce giants, will launch the USA Overseas Shopping Flagship Store on Nov 11, for the "11.11" shopping festival, to bring US merchants and products to Chinese customers.

Chinese rail firms in mix for California

[2014-10-28 11:39]

Two Chinese firms have made formal expressions of interest to provide trains for California's $68 billion high-speed rail project.

ZTE to be NY Knicks' smartphone sponsor

[2014-10-28 11:39]

China's ZTE Corp announced a deal on Monday with the New York Knicks to become the pro basketball team's smartphone sponsor.

Forging a bond

[2014-10-28 07:32]

Representatives of Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks announce a partnership with ZTE Corp, a Chinese telecommunications firm,on Monday at a press conference in New York.

Not so fast on China economic predictions

[2014-10-28 07:16]

China's growth dynamics are not driven by the middle-income "trap", but rather that rapid growth is coupled with rapid deceleration, experts said.

An Aussie view of China-US ties

[2014-10-28 06:38]

On Monday at the Brookings Institution in Washington, Gillard expressed optimism that Australia would maintain good ties with both China and the United States, which are often seen as rivals for influence in the region.

Reductions considered for capital punishment

[2014-10-28 06:13]

China’s top legislature is considering reducing by nine the number of crimes subject to the death penalty through revising the Criminal Law.

Is China’s philanthropic system finally taking shape?

[2014-10-27 22:34]

After Chinese pianist Lang Lang performed for the 69th anniversary of the United Nations in New York last Friday, the world-renowned artist held a fundraising event that night at UN headquarters for his foundation that aims to help young music lovers.

China's economy in 'transition': expert

[2014-10-27 11:27]

China's economic deceleration in the third quarter signals "ongoing deterioration" in the country's growth, said an economist.

Investors eye US-made plastic alternative

[2014-10-27 11:27]

Investors in China have shown interest in a Georgia-based company that produces what it says is an alternative to conventional plastic that is totally biodegradable and is made using a product produced in the US and China - cooking oil.

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