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Abe's view of history upsets many in Asia, the US

[2013-05-22 11:06]

Back in February, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave a speech at a Washington think tank on the theme "Japan Is Back" that was widely interpreted as a bid to revive his country's long-stagnant economy through drastic policy changes.

US, Chinese economies likely to get even closer

[2013-05-22 11:06]

The study, US-China Economic Relations in the Next Ten Years: Towards Deeper Engagement and Mutual Benefit, was released on Tuesday at an event at the Asia Society in New York City.

Asia Society appoints new chief

[2013-05-22 11:06]

Josette Sheeran, former vice-chairwoman of the World Economic Forum, has been named president and CEO of the Asia Society, the New York-based organization announced on Tuesday.

China donates to SF hospital

[2013-05-22 11:06]

A $100,000 donation from the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council was delivered to San Francisco Chinese Hospital on Tuesday by China's consul general in the city, Yuan Nansheng.

China UnionPay joins chip-card standards body

[2013-05-21 11:06]

China UnionPay, the country's leading card-payment processor, has joined UK-based EMV Co, which sets international standards for integrated circuit, or chip, cards.

Wuxi makes pitch for US funds

[2013-05-21 11:06]

The city of Wuxi hopes to spur foreign investment to its services sector by opening a chamber of commerce office in New York.

Marketing, local understanding mix well for US liquor

[2013-05-21 11:06]

Among Americans, "bottoms up" and "down the hatch" trigger the rapid draining of glasses and bottles. But what about the Chinese toast gan bei?

Goldman Sachs sells remaining ICBC stake for $1.1 billion

[2013-05-21 11:06]

Goldman Sachs Group Inc has sold its remaining stake in Beijing-based Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd for about $1.1 billion, ending one of the earliest, and most lucrative, investments by a Wall Street bank in a Chinese counterpart.

Visiting farm promoters talk turkey

[2013-05-20 11:07]

Steve Olson has been to China seven times since 2004, always with turkey in mind.

Social-welfare pioneer wins honor

[2013-05-20 11:07]

Zhang Xiulan, dean of Beijing Normal University's School of Social Development and Public Policy, addressed graduates of the University of California, Berkeley, both as an alumna and the latest recipient of the school's Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award.

To Estee Lauder, growth prospects in China look beautiful

[2013-05-20 11:07]

Fabrizio Freda, CEO of Estee Lauder Cos, travels to China three or four times a year for a firsthand look at the cosmetics giant's business in what he calls "a most promising emerging market".

Outstanding overseas students receive top awards

[2013-05-20 11:07]

Thirty Chinese from 16 US colleges and universities are the newest recipients of an annual award from their government for outstanding achievement by students self-financing their overseas education.

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