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Alcatel pins hopes on China 4G

[2013-11-20 11:17]

Alcatel Lucent SA will supply Evolved Packet Core, or EPC, a framework for providing voice and data services in China Mobile's 4G long term evolution (LTE) network.

Filmmaker seeks better coverage

[2013-11-15 13:16]

China's burgeoning movie market may be second only to Hollywood, but the documentary genre remains an elusive component on its silver screens.

CCA buys on Hudson riverfront, expanding presence in NYC metro market

[2013-11-15 13:16]

China Construction America Inc (CCA), a wholly owned subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd, completed the acquisition of 99 Hudson, a mixed-use development site overlooking Hudson River in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company said Thursday.

Yancoal makes big strides in the global potash game

[2013-11-15 13:16]

Saskatchewan is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of potash, a plant nutrient to boost agricultural yields. Due to the world's increasing potash demand - especially from China, Brazil, and India - Saskatchewan's potash resources have become one of the world's more attractive investments, and several Chinese enterprises have obtained potash exploration and mining permits.

Bank of Communications, 105, celebrates second birthday in US

[2013-11-15 13:16]

Many people in the US probably do not know that Bank of Communications Co Ltd (BOCOM) is one of the oldest banks in China. Founded in 1908, it was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in June 2005 and on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in May 2007. On Nov 16, San Francisco Branch will celebrate its two-year-old birthday.

Searching far from home in Shanghai

[2013-11-15 13:16]

In the early 20th century, the first of a Chinese community that now comprises a quarter of the population began making their home in Malaysia. Today many of their descendants have made a reverse migration, resettling in China in hopes of finding economic fulfillment that has little to do with identity or heritage. For Taiwan-born author Tash Aw, who grew up in Kuala Lumpur before living in both Shanghai and London, lonely outsiders with the superficial appearance of belonging are the defining story of life in this century.

US, Chinese train for disaster relief

[2013-11-15 13:06]

The Chinese and US armies conducted field training exercises for joint disaster relief on Thursday at Bellows Air Force Base on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Tursday's training focused on confined space rescue and breaking and breaching rescue and was part of exercises running from Nov 12 to 14 that will include indoor academic research and communication, field exercises and the showcasing of disaster relief equipment.

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[2013-11-15 13:06]

Policy gurus honored at gala

[2013-11-15 13:06]

Chinese opera looks to the West

[2013-11-14 11:29]

Facing declines in viewership and audience interest, Chinese practitioners of Peking Opera are turning to Western theater for inspiration.

Don't dismiss Third Plenum's broad message, an expert says

[2013-11-14 11:29]

China observer Orville Schell said critics should be careful not to be so dismissive about the message gleaned from the abbreviated communique released on Tuesday.Sustainable and quality growth 'to be achieved'

Franchisors look to follow KFC's lead

[2013-11-14 11:29]

Diners in Chongqing, Nanjing and Dalian looking for authentic American food may soon have more options than KFC and McDonald's.

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