American tourism industry looks to new breed of tourist

2013-02-08 14:26:57

Just mentioning China at last month's New York Times travel show sparked a flurry of activity in which names and phone numbers were traded like baseball cards.

US stores luxuriate in Chinese cash

2013-02-08 14:26:57

Yu Yang, from the central China city of Wuhan, was laden with shopping bags and beaming, surprised at the ease of his retail excursion in New York State.

One-day tour in campuses hot among visitors

2013-02-08 14:26:57

Zhang Xu can tell that the Boston area's higher-education institutions are a tourist magnet - just by glancing at the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Retailers prepare for holiday shoppers from China

2013-02-08 14:26:57

US merchants are ready with special products, snake-themed displays and Mandarin-speaking staff to greet the shopping sprees of Chinese travelers celebrating the Chinese New Year.US stores luxuriate in Chinese cashAmerican tourism industry looks to new breed of tourist

Driving tours a popular choice

2013-02-08 14:26:57

February may not be a peak travel time for Americans, but it is a lucrative period for the US car-rental industry nevertheless, as agencies gear up for Chinese holiday travelers.

Bay Area business leader to visit China with California governor

2013-02-07 11:32:51

California, one of the top US states in exports to China, has made a priority of attracting more incoming investment from the world's second-biggest economy.

Big rise expected in IPOs, bond buys

2013-02-07 11:32:51

Business leader says more Chinese companies will raise funds overseas through dollar-denominated corporate bonds this year.

Dell could open door to Lenovo

2013-02-06 11:40:46

Chinese PC maker looks to build brand and increase US market share.

KFC's Yum should 'build on reputation'

2013-02-06 11:40:46

To deal with fallout over a food-safety scare at its restaurants in China, KFC parent Yum Brands Inc needs to be proactive in recognizing the value Chinese consumers assign to a brand's reputation.
Tainted chicken scare hits Yum China sales

Investors home in on urban growth

2013-02-04 02:44:12

China's urbanization drive will create "appealing" business opportunities for US investors, a leading Chinese trade promoter said.

Global go-getter

2013-02-01 13:24:15

Lenovo has relied on innovation and careful brand management to become a world leader in PC production while expanding into tablets, smartphones and new markets.

House-hunting tours target bargain deals in US

2013-02-01 13:24:15

An online Chinese real estate firm has organized a house-hunting tour aimed at wealthy Chinese shopping for a home in the United States.