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LA real estate scion savors experience in China

[2012-08-03 11:29]

When she was in college in 1983, Reon Roski saw a message touting the first US-China student exchange. She applied and became one of three non-Asians in a 24-person group that visited Guangzhou.

Ditch the tour guide, hit the open road

[2012-08-03 11:29]

After a 13-hour flight from Shanghai, Aileen Zhang is fatigued but eager to begin her first trip abroad.

Across America

[2012-08-03 11:29]

Foreclosures, declining property values take economic toll

[2012-08-03 11:29]

When the city of San Bernardino, California, was hit by declining property taxes caused by massive foreclosures and lower housing prices, the city closed most of its offices on Fridays, and over a three-year period cut employees' salary by 10 percent and reduced its work force by 20 percent.

Berkeley's novel approach boosts Chinese card game

[2012-08-03 07:53]

A popular card game from China is in this fall's course catalog at the University of California, Berkeley.

Feng Yi Ting melds traditional forms to create new opera

[2012-07-28 02:46]

When Sichuan Opera singer Shen Tiemei was in Charleston, South Carolina, two months ago performing in Feng Yi Ting, the production was so popular that passersby recognized her offstage.

In its 30s, NY festival showcases Asian cinema

[2012-07-27 12:07]

The 35th Asian American International Film Festival is a 12-day affair that opened Wednesday and runs through August 5.

Western China prospecting in California

[2012-07-27 12:07]

The role of western China in the country's expanding commercial relationship with the United States was recognized this week at a San Francisco forum.

Lien Chan's historic journey rewarded

[2012-07-27 12:07]

The International Leadership Foundation has awarded its Leadership for Peace honor to Lien Chan, honorary chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang.

Across America

[2012-07-27 12:07]

Sesame Street opens door to Chinese children

[2012-07-27 12:07]

When the head of the company that produces the award-winning children's program Sesame Street visited its production set in China last month, everything looked the same as it does in the US original -the colorful, furry Muppets, the catchy music and the fun but educational story lines.

Supermodel Liu feels at home as a 'tomboy'

[2012-07-27 12:07]

Liu Wen have become China's most recognized presence on the catwalks of Paris, Milan and New York.

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