Delegations sign record-setting soybean deals

2012-02-17 07:53:17

A Chinese trade delegation signed agreements with US grain companies on Wednesday to buy 8.62 million metric tons of soybeans from the United States and will ink more deals on Thursday for a record-setting purchase topping 12 million metric tons.

Chinese enterprises encouraged to invest in US Midwest

2012-02-17 07:53:17

Visiting Vice-President Xi Jinping encouraged more Chinese companies to invest in Iowa and the US Midwest.

China trims US Treasury holdings for third month

2012-02-17 07:42:19

The reduction came as China continues to diversify its foreign-exchange reserves and indicates a growing interest in moving into euro assets.

China cuts holdings of American debt again

2012-02-16 14:53:15

The Treasury International Capital System data shows China cut its holdings by $31.9 billion to $1.1 trillion.

Xi pledges to promote business

2012-02-16 14:53:15

Dinner for Vice-President Xi Jinping in Iowa draws top US officials to bolster trade.

Obama should encourage more Chinese investment, dean says

2012-02-16 14:53:15

Doug Guthrie, dean and professor at George Washington University's international business school, is an expert on economic reform in China, not politics.

VP urges US to fix trade issues by changing economic policies

2012-02-16 14:53:15

Xi called on US to adjust its economic policies and structure and remove restrictions on exports to China to address the trade imbalance.

Website gives tips to guide investors

2012-02-16 09:38:03

A how-to website that guides Chinese investors on doing business in the United States was launched on Monday.

US state hopes to expand business

2012-02-16 08:00:38

Iowa expects Xi Jinping's ongoing visit to the country will promote the state's agricultural exports.

Yuan rise is not the cure: economists

2012-02-14 15:28:11

How the yuan appreciation would affect foreign companies that are listed on the world stock markets has not been discussed much.

Business exchange makes LA key stop

2012-02-14 15:28:11

Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping's visit to Los Angeles is expected to bring the US Pacific gateway even closer to China.

Wal-Mart expects to grow faster in China

2012-02-14 14:17:06

Wal-Mart Stores Inc, branded as Walmart, expects its China business to grow faster in the current robust market conditions.