Foundation aims to improve China's cityscapes

In Beijing, traffic jams can last all day and crossing a street often becomes an intricate game of dodge this and that moving obstacle.

Congress should learn more about China biz

Leaders of the US House of Representatives' bipartisan US-China Working Group said it's important to educate members of Congress about China affairs, especially the growing Chinese foreign direct investment in the United States.

Cultural exchange means 'sharing souls' and much more

When Asia Society's Rachel Cooper was at the University of California at Berkeley in the 1970s, she spent a semester on a cruise ship, stopping at various cities on a voyage that changed the course of her life. Although she had studied dance since she was five and remained focused on the performing arts, her visits to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and other Asian ports sparked a passion for the region that eventually led to a career in promoting Asia-US cultural exchanges.

Across Americas

Brown and Chinese consul talk clean energy and IT

On the heels of a 40-minute chat with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Indian Wells last weekend, California governor Jerry Brown had his first meeting with Chinese Consul General in San Francisco Yuan Nansheng on Tuesday in Sacramento.

Asian Americans are more optimistic about work

The Asia Society's annual corporate survey is a good gauge of how Asian Pacific Americans (known as APAs) feel about their career-growth prospects in the world's largest economy. The organization's latest report, however, goes into new territory by finding that APAs now view acceptance of their distinct cultural traits in the workplace as their major requirement for job satisfaction.

Chinese designer joins NY fashion exchange

A DJ stood inside the foyer of the hotel room, mixing songs 57 floors above Times Square as drinks and light bites were served and people gathered to greet the guest of honor.

World Bank sees 2013 China growth of 7.7 percent

Despite receding risks from advanced economies, global growth is likely to be "muted" for the next few years as expansion in China and other developing countries slows, the World Bank forecasts.

App developers gather at Apple event

Moscone Center, the largest convention hall and exhibitor venue in San Francisco, was mobbed with people from around the world on Tuesday, the second day of Apple's five-day annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

China remains No 1 source for US overseas adoptions

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama met last week to bolster relations between the world's two leading economies. But there's one area that doesn't seem to need much work. Adopting a child from the world's most populous nation.

US trade pick clears hurdle in Senate

Obama's choice of Michael Froman to be the next US trade representative moved to the full Senate for consideration, after its Judiciary Committee approved the White House economic adviser for the post.

HK chief says it is 'a ticket to China'

Hong Kong's chief executive, CY Leung, promoted the region at a conference in Manhattan as a "great connector" linking government, business and industry on different levels.