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Currency an issue in Lew's China talks?

[2014-05-13 11:23]

US experts disagree that China's currency would be a major issue of discussion as US Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew winds up his trip in Beijing on Tuesday evening.

Alibaba names US Treasury vet PR head

[2014-05-13 11:23]

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's hiring of a former US Treasury secretary's former chief of staff to build the e-commerce giant's international corporate affairs team reflects its aim to "have the right people in place" as it readies for its US initial public offering, cofounder and executive chairman Jack Ma said.

The quest to find, lure and keep talent goes on and on

[2014-05-13 11:23]

The pool of talent between China and the United States is booming, and the competition has been notched up thanks to a series of government initiatives on both sides.

PLA Honor Guard debuts female members

[2014-05-13 09:15]

A female member of the People's Liberation Army Honor Guard stands with the Army Flag team near the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The first group of 13 female members of the PLA Honor Guard made their debut on Monday.

Confucius Inst launches Latin American hub

[2014-05-13 08:41]

The Confucius Institutes Latin American Regional Center will serve as a normative platform to enhance the communication and cooperation between all Confucius Institutes across the region, said Xu Lin, director-general of the office of the Chinese Language Council International, at the launch ceremony for the center on Monday in Chile.

More than 10,000 dancers will parade in NYC

[2014-05-13 07:46]

Dancers, organizers and supporters of Dance Parade New York took part in a press conference outside City Hall on Monday to announce highlights and introduce some of the participants in advance of the eighth installment of the annual event.

Experts: Currency no big deal

[2014-05-13 07:18]

US experts disagree that China's currency would be a major issue of discussion as US Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew winds up his trip in Beijing on Tuesday evening.

Alibaba names ex-Treasury official as communications chief

[2014-05-13 06:25]

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's hiring of a former US Treasury secretary's former chief of staff to build the e-commerce giant's international corporate affairs team reflects its aim to "have the right people in place" as it readies for its US initial public offering, cofounder and executive chairman Jack Ma said.

Andre Agassi says he will open 39 more charter schools

[2014-05-12 22:40]

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.

China scholars get awards for achievements

[2014-05-12 22:40]

Thirty self-financed Chinese overseas students were rewarded for their academic achievements in a ceremony at the Chinese consulate in New York on May 9.

Xu Lin is honored at MTSU commencement ceremony

[2014-05-12 22:40]

Xu Lin, director-general of Hanban — purveyor of Confucius Institutes (CI) worldwide, received an honorary doctorate from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) on Saturday. Xu also delivered the commencement address at the ceremony that awarded degrees to more than 2000 graduate and undergraduate students.

9 Chinese Americans get medals

[2014-05-12 12:03]

Nine Chinese Americans from across the US were awarded the 2014 Ellis Island Medal of Honor over the weekend for their contributions to diversifying their communities.

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