BGI acquires genome firm in California

2013-03-20 10:56:16

The closing of its deal for California-based Complete Genomics Inc strengthens efforts by BGI-Shenzhen, which operates genome-sequencing centers in China, to grow in the US market for medical and research DNA testing.

Guggenheim gets $10 m grant for new art

2013-03-20 10:56:16

New York's Guggenheim Museum will receive a $10 million grant from the Hong Kong-based Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation to commission art from China.

Payment cards big deal in China

2013-03-20 10:56:16

A dramatic increase in the use of payment cards in China in recent years poured nearly $375 billion into the nation's economy, driving up the growth rate by 1.7 percent.

Foreign athletes win some, lose some

2013-03-20 10:56:16

Former NBA standouts Stephon Marbury and Tracy McGrady are wildly popular among fans of the Chinese Basketball Association, in which they now play.

Vitamin makers may appeal verdict

2013-03-19 10:59:25

A New York jury found two Chinese companies liable for fixing prices of vitamin C sold in the US, but the verdict doesn't necessarily end the unusual case.

Language contest's got talent

2013-03-19 10:59:25

Two East Coast universities qualified for the finals of the most famous Chinese-language contest to be held in Beijing this summer.

US Treasury Secretary to visit China

2013-03-18 11:30:12

US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew will pay a visit to China on March 19-20, as the special representative of US President Barack Obama.

Beijing bands rock NY

2013-03-18 10:55:54

A skinny young Chinese man in a white Silver Apples T-shirt and sunglasses began the night with a drumbeat.

Museums make collaboration priority

2013-03-18 10:55:54

American museums in the 21st century will endeavor to collaborate more with counterparts in China, according to US experts.

Drug maker to appeal US price-fixing fines

2013-03-18 05:53:36

A major Chinese drug maker has said it will appeal massive antitrust fines ordered by a US federal court in New York.

Apple Inc criticized for double-standard warranties

2013-03-16 10:45:31

The world's most popular cell phone producer, Apple Inc, has adopted differential policies for repair and return services in China, CCTV has reported.

ENN to expand in US market

2013-03-16 01:25:55

ENN Group Co Ltd, a private Chinese energy company, said it plans to expand the number of its natural gas filling stations in the United States.