Arms sales remain a point of contention

2011-08-17 11:23:56

United States Vice-President Joe Biden, who arrives in Beijing on Wednesday, is expected to discuss a new round of arms sales to Taiwan during his visit to China, according to some overseas news reports. One of his tasks while he is here is to persuade the Chinese government not to overreact.

US invites investments

2011-08-17 11:23:56

US states are welcoming Chinese investments more than ever, a top official from the Council of American States in China said.

Tudou uses US IPO to raise funds to buy licensed content

2011-08-17 07:52:43

Tudou Holdings Ltd, China's second-biggest video website, is attempting a US initial public offering at a 62 percent discount to larger rival Youku.com Inc after equities plunged this month, sapping demand for new stock.

China remains a magnet for FDI

2011-08-17 07:52:43

China remains an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) despite a decline last month, experts said.

Chinese holdings of US Treasury bonds rise in June

2011-08-17 07:44:06

China purchased another $5.7 billion of US Treasuries in June, an investment described by one expert as "the best of a bad bunch". Dollar assets concern eased

No access to wrecked stealth copter: China

2011-08-17 07:07:08

China denied reports that it was allowed by Pakistan to photograph the crashed US Blackhawk helicopter.

Oil spill firms to face legal action

2011-08-17 07:05:39

China's maritime watchdog plans to sue US oil giant ConocoPhillips China for oil spills in Bohai Bay.

Biden visit to stress strength of US economy

2011-08-17 07:02:21

US Vice-President Joe Biden is set to arrive in Beijing late on Wednesday to begin his China tour.

Biden's Asia trip to renew US role

2011-08-16 07:52:30

US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday starts his visits to China, Mongolia and Japan as part of the Obama administration's efforts to "renew and intensify" the US role in Asia.

Program offers educators yearlong stint in US

2011-08-15 10:46:27

A total of 176 Chinese teachers arrived in the US to teach Mandarin and culture courses.

China preparing to weather coming storm

2011-08-15 08:02:01

Nation faces hard choices if it's to avoid contagion from the financial turmoil

Feeling the hard squeeze

2011-08-15 08:01:05

The sovereign debt crisis in the United States will affect exports from China because the US is a major destination and a major market for Chinese exports.