Seattle port tied to growth in China

2013-03-15 12:00:03

Almost 30 years ago, a cargo ship flying the flag of the People's Republic of China entered the Port of Seattle harbor. It was the first time a Chinese cargo ship had entered a US port in 30 years.

Foreign sportswear brands up the ante

2013-03-15 07:55:54

Wrestling with high inventory, companies expand their presence and reduce their prices in China.

Willing to pay a premium

2013-03-15 07:55:54

China is in hot pursuit of the US, and it will soon be ready to overtake.

Have money, will migrate

2013-03-15 07:22:20

China's rich increasingly leaving the country on investment immigration programs for various reasons.

Chinese firm invests big in US natural gas stations

2013-03-14 16:22:37

ENN Group Co Ltd, one of China's largest private companies, is rolling out plans to establish a network of natural gas fueling stations for trucks along US highways.

NY campus says it isn't shuttering Wang Center

2013-03-14 11:25:56

State University of New York at Stony Brook said it's establishing two new programs at the Charles B. Wang Center for art and cultures of Asia.

Solar firm Suntech to shut plant in Arizona

2013-03-13 10:50:47

Suntech Power Holdings Co, one of the world's biggest makers of solar panels, will close its only US manufacturing facility next month.

NY bus line's closure hits riders, business

2013-03-13 10:50:47

For Thoufique, who works at a Dunkin' Donuts on Canal Street in lower Manhattan next to Fung Wah Bus Transportation, it has meant a loss of hundreds of customers.

US, China signal hope over Web security

2013-03-13 11:24:05

China and the United States are expressing hope for developing their relationship in the sensitive and controversial area of cyber security.

Embrace consumption, IMF's Zhu urges China

2013-03-13 11:24:05

A top International Monetary Fund official warned of the need for China to follow through on plans to shift its economy from an investment-driven model to one that relies on domestic consumption.

Hisense looks to increase overseas TV revenues

2013-03-12 09:03:49

Hisense Co Ltd, China's largest TV maker by market share, is looking to increase its overseas revenues over the next three years.

Renren Inc records loss because of high costs

2013-03-12 11:20:40

Renren Inc, regarded by many as China's Facebook, said it lost money during the fourth quarter.