China Daily USA President Larry Lee visited Houston from June 18 to 21. During his visit, Lee attended the welcoming reception honoring Chinese Consul General Li Qiangmin, an event hosted by Rice University President David Leebron and his wife Y. Ping Sun and sponsored by East West Bank. Lee also met with Asia Society Texas Center chairman Charles Foster and CEO of Southern News Group Wea Lee; and attended a luncheon hosted by US Congressman Al Green. Lee toured a printing facility of the Houston Chronicle - a business partner of China Daily.
New York is one of the biggest markets for shark fins outside of Asia, but that will change to "New York was" on July 1 when a ban against the possession, sale and distribution of shark fins take effect.
The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival draws more than 1 million visitors to the National Mall in Washington. This year, China and Kenya were invited to participate.
More than 50 Chinese nationals trapped in conflict-torn northern Iraq arrived in Baghdad by helicopter on Wednesday night.
General Motors Co's recall of more than 3 million cars due to a defective ignition switch that it said was made in China won't affect GM's operations in China, according to an analyst.
Thomas Mueller's second-half goal saw Germany sail to a 1-0 victory over the United States in World Cup Group G on Thursday, a result that saw both teams progress to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Shipping bankruptcy strands ships, roils maritime cargo industry