Children show their Chinese talents

2013-03-25 11:27:40

Angie Defabio, who speaks English and Spanish, might soon hear her 5-year-old twins communicating in a language she doesn't understand.

Contemporary China visits US, via photography

2013-03-25 11:27:40

What is China like today? A photo exhibition at San Francisco's main public library attempts to answer that question by examining the country's contemporary life.

China not to blame for US job loss

2013-03-23 13:28:04

That probably explains why when China created 12.66 million urban jobs, the US created only 1.8 million.

BOC launches branch in Chicago

2013-03-23 11:06:01

The Bank of China (BOC) opened a new branch to business in downtown Chicago on Friday, the fourth in the United States.Chinese enterprises in US

Two auto firms exit talks for Fisker

2013-03-22 11:24:06

The withdrawal of two Chinese automakers from the bidding for Fisker Automotive Inc casts uncertainty over the US maker of luxury hybrid cars.

Hit drama seeks new home on an American TV channel

2013-03-23 00:26:56

A popular Chinese TV drama is seeking a US channel to air its English-language version of the saga of love and intrigue in imperial China.

Starbucks' bigger China plans

2013-03-22 11:24:06

The first Western coffeehouse chain to enter this tea-drinking nation may soon be stocking China's grocery stores with their ready-to-brew packages of coffee.

Chinatown eateries offer deals after Sandy

2013-03-21 11:10:38

First it was New York Restaurant Week. Then Dine in Brooklyn Restaurant Week. Now, it's Chinatown's turn.

Chinese bowl fetches $2m at auction

2013-03-21 11:10:38

During a two-day auction of Chinese ceramics and artworks at Sotheby's, the highest prices were for a modest 1,000-year-old ceramic bowl and an imperial jade seal from the 18th century.

NY mayor's tobacco fight sets example

2013-03-21 11:10:38

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed legislation to require that New York retailers hide cigarettes from customers has sparked debate beyond his city, all the way to China.

Apple in guarantee scandal in China

2013-03-20 15:30:30

A recent CCTV show exposed the tech giant has adopted different policies for guaranteeing its products here. Chinese consumers are now calling on the firm to end its double standards.

Microsoft launches online store on Tmall

2013-03-20 07:30:51

Microsoft Corp has launched its flagship online store on Tmall.com, China's largest business-to-consumer website, to tap the nation's e-commerce boom.