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Above and beyond high-end dining

Walking through an 80-foot entranceway covered with Italian marble, chef Ho Chee Boon introduces his guests to New York's Hakkasan - an international restaurant chain that aims to offer a luxurious, fine-dining Chinese experience.

Navy crews from China, US compete in matches

Sports diplomacy has become a signature dish on the military-to-military menu of China and the United States.

Will Chinese tourists 'heart' New York too?

It's no secret that investment by Chinese businesses in New York has helped both Chinese and US businesses flourish. Now China Southern Airlines and "I Love New York" — New York State's tourism agency — have partnered up to promote global tourism in New York State. And it should be another shot in the arm for New York's economy.

Mobile gamer iDreamSky raises $115m in IPO

Chinese mobile game publisher iDreamSky lists on the Nasdaq in New York on Thursday. The company raised $115.5 million in its initial public offering.

A sleek new bridge between two great cities

On Wednesday, China Southern Airlines announced a new direct non-stop service between Guangzhou and New York, a move the airline sees as a boon to its growing international operations.

'Dr Tea' takes on US market

Michael Zhang has five degrees in mathematics, chemistry, materials physics and nanotechnology. His PhD is in nanomedicinal engineering with a focus on cancer treatment.

US-funded Chinese fashion website will go after younger online customer base

Backed by US funding, an online fashion website in China aims to tap into a younger generation of consumers who shopping online for clothing, accessories and jewelry.

Chinese cadets' numbers rise in US military academies

For China-born William Wang, who just graduated from West Point, serving in the military is a way of showing his interest in "the prosperity of this nation".

China Southern's new NYC flight 'a gift'

China Southern Airlines' new non-stop service between New York and Guangzhou is a lot more than just a top-flight connection between two of the world's great cities.

Compromise called for in Sino-US ties

Beijing and Washington should "take good care of each other's concerns", the foreign affairs chief of China's top legislative body said and warned of the consequences of miscalculation.