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The multibillion-dollar house that Jack built

[2014-05-25 23:22]

The Chinese Internet tycoon Jack Ma once said he wants his self-made Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to last 102 years so the e-commerce company, founded in his apartment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in 1999, will still be around in 2101, meaning it will have spanned three centuries.

Highlights of New York Forum Africa

[2014-05-25 22:04]

Jacob Wood (second from right), chairman of Golden Gate Group in Nigeria, speaks at a panel about transforming the African brand at the New York Forum Africa in Libreville on Sunday.

Documentary exposes struggles of Chinese student actors

[2014-05-24 07:09]

Documentary filmmaker Hao Wu's newest documentary, The Road to Fame, follows seniors at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing as they stage the American musical Fame, in collaboration with Broadway.

Battle of the billionaires: Fisker's Lu takes on Tesla's Musk

[2014-05-24 06:58]

May the best billionaire win. There's a saying in the automotive industry: a great product with great customer support can carry the day.

New York Forum AFRICA kicks off in Gabon

[2014-05-24 02:00]

The 3rd edition of the New York Forum AFRICA kicks off on Friday in Libreville, Gabon.

Across Canada May 23

[2014-05-23 22:27]

Benny Cheung (third from left seated), president of the Toronto Chinese Business Association, was joined by Xu Wei (left to Benny), Chinese deputy consul general in Toronto, Gloria Lo (left to Xu), director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto, and other guests at a press conference on Wednesday in Toronto for Tim Hortons 26th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival. The annual event will take place on June 21-22 on Toronto Centre Island. It celebrates the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing with entertainment, food and a variety of family activities.

US hedge fund raises money from wealthy Chinese to invest abroad

[2014-05-23 11:52]

In a milestone for the global hedge fund industry, US-based Citadel LLC has become the first global fund to raise money from wealthy Chinese individuals for investment abroad.

Lucy Li, at age 11, makes US golf history

[2014-05-23 07:50]

Lucy Li began playing golf as far back as anyone in her family can remember. But it isn't that far back because she's only 11. Now she has made golfing history, becoming the youngest player ever to qualify for the US Women's Open.

Obama puts out 'Tourists Welcomed' sign

[2014-05-23 07:32]

US President Barack Obama wants to create jobs and boost the economy by attracting more foreign tourists to the country.

US condemns market attack,experts call for stronger anti-terrorism campaign

[2014-05-23 07:27]

The attack in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region that killed 31 people drew condemnation on Thursday from the United States as security analysts and experts called for a stepped up fight against the growing threat of terrorism.

NYC comptroller honors Chinese businesswoman

[2014-05-23 06:50]

A local Chinese businesswoman and community leader was honored by the New York City Comptroller on Wednesday for her contributions to the Chinese community.

Former ambassadors celebrate US-China diplomatic relations

[2014-05-23 04:55]

The National Committee on US-China Relatons brought together the former ambassadors to mark the 35th anniversary of the opening of US-China diplomatic relations.

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