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Chinese farmers' paintings to be auctioned in New York

[2014-05-20 23:30]

Bi Mingxin, executive vice-president of the Chinese Peasants Calligraphy and Painting Research Association, Wang Linxu, president of the organization, and Lin Jiguang, chairman of Gianguan Auctions in New York, show samples of paintings done by farmers in China to the press on Monday. A total of 108 paintings by 108 farmers showing their daily routine will be auctioned on May 25 by Gianguan Auctions to help support the farmers.

Mutual support

[2014-05-20 23:08]

The African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County, the Coalition of Asian Pacific American Democrats and the Hispanic Club of Montgomery County got together on Monday to present the joint endorsements of Democratic candidates for Maryland and Montgomery County offices in front of the County Executive Office Building in Rockville, MD.

China's real estate market: collapse or managed slowdown?

[2014-05-20 11:21]

Is China's real-estate market headed for a collapse or will it be a managed slowdown?

Envoy seeks Chinese backers for key infrastructure projects

[2014-05-20 11:21]

US Ambassador to China Max Baucus attempted to woo Chinese investors on Monday with his country's infrastructure projects.

New JV forms world's largest auto interiors supplier yet

[2014-05-20 11:21]

A recently announced joint venture (JV) between China and the US could make the world's second largest economy a major player in the automotive interiors market.

Andre Agassi will open 39 more charter schools

[2014-05-20 11:21]

Andre Agassi, the world's former No 1 tennis player, said that his Andre Agassi Foundation and his real estate-investment fund will oversee 39 more US public charter schools nationwide by the end of August.

Sailors exchange visits before joint exercise

[2014-05-20 11:01]

Officers and sailors from Chinese and Russian navies visited each other's ships in Shanghai on Monday as a joint exercise was set to begin in the East China Sea.

Chinese museum heads join world gathering

[2014-05-20 10:02]

The global museum community converged on Seattle for the 108th American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & Museum Expo at the Washington Convention Center. The annual gathering of more than 400 museum professionals from more than 50 countries attracted more than 5,000 participants.

China protests against US indictment

[2014-05-20 08:08]

China reacted strongly on Monday to US announcement of indicting five Chinese military officers for alleged cyber theft.

Chinese musician brings 'yage' to New York

[2014-05-20 06:22]

When opera singer Fan Jingma first introduced a new musical genre, yage, to audiences back home in China five years ago, they were unenthusiastic.

Peking Univ alumni celebrate in Houston

[2014-05-20 06:18]

To celebrate their alma mater's 116th anniversary, the Peking University Alumni Association (PUAA) in Houston held the third Soluxe International Boya Forum on Ocean Energy and Economic Development at Rice University on Sunday.

House hunting

[2014-05-19 23:03]

California State Senator Ted Lieu delivers a speech at a fundraising event held on May 18 at the S Dynasty Restaurant in Manhattan, NY, in support of his bid for a seat in the US Congress.

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