Master works

A Chinese painter known primarily for his ink paintings of horses and birds and who was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expression reflecting a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century.

Two US e-cigarette makers moving production from China

Two US-based electronic cigarette makers plan to shift assembly of their product to the United States from China to improve quality control and profitability, and, according to one of the company CEOs, to also remove "the stigma of working in China".

BNY Mellon selling stake in China Joint venture

BNY Mellon today confirmed that it is selling its 49 percent stake in China-based BNY Mellon Western Fund Management to Leadbank, a Shanghai-based wealth-management firm.

4 Chinese soloists in music competition semi-finals

Four Chinese musicians, selected to be among the 10 semi-finalists in the Ima Hogg Concerto Competition, were introduced to the local Chinese community on Tuesday evening at a special reception hosted by the Houston Symphony and the Chinese Consulate General. The event, held at the elegantly designed Zhang Yaowu Art Center, was part of the Houston Symphony's efforts to better connect with Houston's Chinese community.

One Year after Sunnylands: Assessing the US-China Relationship

Nearly a year after the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama at Sunnylands, experts are trying to figure out a way to advance the bilateral relationship that has been overshadowed lately by negative headlines.

China's lacrosse team prepare for Denver

When it comes to the topic of sports in China, few begin the conversation with lacrosse. But Chinese interest in the game is growing, thanks to the work of some dedicated players and a growing international presence.

Poverty high with NYC Asians

Asian immigrants have the highest and fastest-growing poverty rates in New York City, with close to one-third of them living in poverty as of 2012, according to a new report.

Concert masters

Group of 7,000 ends historic California tour

After a week-long visit in various places in southern California, including Los Angeles and San Diego, the 7,000-person Perfect China group arrived in Anaheim and celebrated their visit on Tuesday at the Anaheim Convention Center.

US foreign policy at a crossroads

Robert Kagen and one of the few conservatives in the liberal- leaning think tank, talks about America's leadership in the world and President Barack Obama's foreign policy at a seminar at Brookings on Tuesday.

NYC's Asian immigrants have highest poverty rate

Asian immigrants have the highest and fastest-growing poverty rates in New York City, with close to one-third of them living in poverty as of 2012, according to a new report.

California rampage reignites gun-control calls

The violent rampage in Isla Vista, California, that killed six people - three of them shot to death - has US politicians calling for tougher controls to keep guns out of the hands of people with a history of mental illness.