Companies prepare to expand business

2012-02-17 15:14:30

SHANGHAI - A majority of US companies are bullish about China's economic outlook and will expand investment in 2012 despite rising operational costs, a new survey showed.

Guizhou makes business pitch to LA

2012-02-17 15:14:30

LOS ANGELES - Guizhou Governor Zhao Kezhi spoke highly of Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping's visit to the US and he wanted his province in Southwest China to gain from the enhanced Sino-US relations.

Iowan family touched by vice-president's return visit

2012-02-17 15:14:30

MAXWELL, Iowa - Sitting by a fireplace in the Kimberley family's living room 40 miles northeast of Des Moines, Vice-President Xi Jinping chatted with the Iowan family about life on their farm.

On last leg of trip, leader pushes for trade

2012-02-17 15:14:30

LOS ANGELES - Trade between China and the United States is expected to exceed $500 billion this year, said Vice-President Xi Jinping who is visiting the US economic hub in a bid to promote trade.

Experts hail Xi's local connections

2012-02-17 15:14:30

By visiting a farm and a basketball arena, Vice-President Xi Jinping is getting to know America beyond top-level meetings in Washington, and that, experts say, will help China and the US weather the political storm.

Land of 1,000 lakes rich in resources

2012-02-17 15:14:30

The Three Gorges Quantong Coated and Galvanized Plate Co Ltd, based in Hubei province, secured 35 billion yuan ($5.6 billion) worth of orders at the end of 2011. The company has grown into the largest domestic manufacturer of ultra-thin coated and galvanized plates over the past few years.

With an Eye on Optics Valley

2012-02-17 15:14:30

The birthplace of the first optical fiber and proprietary ultra long haul optical transmission system in the nation, Optics Valley of China in Wuhan, Hubei province aims to become a leading global industrial center in 2020, according to local authorities.

Diverse economy boosts Hubei GDP

2012-02-17 15:14:30

Despite a slowdown of the domestic automotive industry last year - which saw the lowest annual growth rate over the past decade, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, based in Wuhan, Hubei province, reaped 400 billion yuan ($63.5 billion) in sales in 2011 up 11.8 percent from 2010.

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Xi champions agriculture pact

2012-02-17 15:14:30

China and the US should deepen cooperation in trade and food security and further exchanges in information.

US urged to lift tech export ban

2012-02-17 07:53:17

Vice-President Xi Jinping called on the United States to adjust its economic policies and end restrictions on high-tech exports to China.

Companies prepare to expand business in Year of Dragon

2012-02-17 07:53:17

A majority of US companies are bullish about China's economic outlook and will expand investment in 2012 despite rising operational costs, a new survey showed.