Spring agency flourishes with travelers to US
2013-07-17 10:44:39
It's a challenging time for some China-based tour operators who focus on travelers from the United State. The bird-flu scare, rising prices for consumer goods - one of the top interests for tourists - and the still recovering US economy that stems spending on vacations can make the country a less attractive travel destination.
Chinese textile industry aims for 'green'
2013-07-17 10:44:39
A Chinese textile industry official says it will "work very hard" in the next four years to clean up its messes.
Atlanta zoo's panda twins doing well
2013-07-17 10:44:39
Tiny twin panda cubs were born to a 15-year-old giant panda named Lun Lun earlier this week at Zoo Atlanta, the first set of panda twins born in the US in 26 years. The second cub was a surprise, after an earlier ultrasound had seemed to indicate a solo cub.
China's US T-bill holdings hit record in May
2013-07-17 10:44:39
China, the biggest creditor to the United States, increased its holdings of US Treasury bonds by 2 percent in May to $1.32 trillion.
Smithfield's China bidders plan HK IPO after deal
2013-07-17 11:32:42
China's Shuanghui International Holdings, which has agreed to buy US pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. for $4.7 billion, plans to list the combined company in Hong Kong.
GM's sales up 4% on strong US, China demand
2013-07-17 09:51:28
General Motors Co's global sales rose almost 4 percent in the first six months of the year as strong demand in the US and China outweighed sliding sales in Europe.
US: China can balance own growth
2013-07-16 10:51:29
China doesn't need a "tradeoff" between structural reforms to its economy and growth that continues to raise living standards, a senior US Treasury Department official said.
Sany makes case for suing Obama
2013-07-15 11:24:39
Executives of a Chinese conglomerate that has sued Barack Obama for blocking the purchase of Oregon wind-power projects say they're still trying to ascertain the national-security reasons for his decision.
Urges on monetary loosening
2013-07-12 13:45:34
China's Finance Minister Lou Jiwei cautioned the US Federal Reserve to beware of risks to the global financial system as the central bank considers quitting its loose-money policy.
Chinese companies in the US go on talent hunt
2013-07-12 12:24:23
Talent acquisition is the No 1 challenge for many Chinese companies in the United States, and for some, going local is the answer.
Air China connects Houston, Beijing
2013-07-12 13:45:34
Under the shimmering flourish of a water canon salute, Air China's inaugural non-stop flight from Beijing landed in Houston's George Bush International Airport on a bright Thursday afternoon.
US, China conclude 5th round of strategic talks
2013-07-12 06:21:32
The United States and China concluded their fifth round of annual Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) on Thursday.
Constructive mood at talks
China, US strike new deal to cut emissions High hopes for high-tech export reform Senators debate Shuanghui buyout