Report: NSA targeted Chinese tech giant Huawei

2014-03-23 17:17:46

US intelligence agencies hacked into the email servers of the Chinese tech giant 5 years ago, fearing it a threat to US national security, media say.

Gender trump card for Hillary's bid

2014-03-22 13:34:32

Americans say the biggest reason about a possible Hillary Clinton presidency would be her serving as the first female US president, according to a Gallup poll.

China Southern announces Guangzhou-NY flight

2014-03-22 06:36:41

China Southern Airlines today announced a new direct flight between Guangzhou and New York starting on Aug 6, a move the airline sees as a boon to its growing cache of nonstop offerings.

US nuke weapons lab to relocate waste

2014-03-21 16:30:25

Los Alamos National Laboratory, one of the leading nuclear weapons production facilities in the US, will now move its radioactive refuse to Texas.

Peng Liyuan meets with Michelle Obama

2014-03-21 14:30:22

US first lady Michelle Obama met Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing March 21, 2014.

Kerry says he hopes to meet Russian FM

2014-03-21 13:50:15

Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes to meet Russia's top diplomat next week in Europe to discuss the Ukraine crisis.

Los Angeles County Air Show

2014-03-21 11:01:34

The US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in a tight formation as they practice their routines in F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets on rehearsal day for the Los Angeles County Air Show.

Pentagon promises full effort to search missing plane

2014-03-21 10:14:11

A spokesman of the US Defense Department reaffirmed that the US will continue with full effort to search for the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner.

Clara Tsang: A long musical journey to Carnegie Hall

2014-03-21 07:50:37

For cellist Clara Tsang. the road to Carnegie Hall was paved with good intentions and many, many disappointments.

Cathy Pacific adds HK-NY direct flight

2014-03-21 07:50:37

Cathay Pacific Airways (Cathay) has added a direct flight trip between Hong Kong International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, a move the airline said underscores its growing presence in the New York area and China.

Alibaba buys stake in messaging app Tango

2014-03-21 06:14:30

Tango, a Silicon Valley start-up company that makes a messaging app, said it raised $280 million in a round of venture financing, with the bulk of the investment coming from Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

British Columbia: Issuing 'dim sum' bond tightens China ties

2014-03-21 05:48:30

It was a risky move by a government seeking to impress China. It paid off in securing the nation's friendship, a key move in attracting Chinese investment.