Key investment talks to restart

2013-07-13 00:57:06

Beijing and Washington agreed on Thursday to restart stalled negotiations on an investment treaty.
US, China hopeful of BIT after talks reignited
Lou cautions of risks linked to Fed's plan
S&ED provides a new roadmap for ties

10 injured in building collapse in Chinatown, NYC

2013-07-12 14:18:20

New York City Firefighters arrive at the scene of a five-story building that partially collapsed after a reported explosion in New York July 11, 2013.

No sign of mechanical trouble on Asiana

2013-07-12 11:16:05

Investigators have found no evidence of mechanical problems with Asiana Flight 214, the head of the US National Transportation Safety Board said.
2 pilots called for Asiana to abort landing

More Americans favor immigration

2013-07-12 08:03:31

Americans are more accepting of immigration than in years past, with 40 percent saying current levels should be maintained, increasing the possibility that Congress will pass immigration reform.

Diplomat consoles crash survivors

2013-07-12 07:46:18

About 70 students who survived the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash-landing in San Francisco on Saturday gathered on Wednesday in the city's Chinese consulate-general, where they were encouraged to stay brave and strong.

2 pilots called for Asiana to abort landing

2013-07-12 07:27:50

Federal investigators say two pilots called for the landing of an Asiana Airlines plane to be aborted seconds before the plane crashed at San Francisco International Airport.

Hackers ask feds to stay away from meet

2013-07-12 07:26:02

The annual Def Con hacking convention has asked the federal government to stay away this year, saying Edward Snowden's revelations have made some in the community uncomfortable about having feds there.

Diplomat consoles crash survivors

2013-07-12 07:26:02

About 70 students who survived the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash-landing in San Francisco on Saturday gathered on Wednesday in the city's Chinese consulate-general, where they were encouraged to stay brave and strong.

Senators debate Shuanghui buyout

2013-07-12 02:13:40

US lawmakers got their first chance to debate a Chinese company's proposed takeover of pork processor Smithfield Foods Inc, with most expressing apprehension about the deal's impact on US food supplies.

Constructive mood at talks

2013-07-12 02:12:48

Top leaders from China and the United States were slated to hold serious discussions on cybersecurity, climate change and outbound investments.
China, US strike new deal to cut emissions High hopes for high-tech export reform Senators debate Shuanghui buyout

China, US strike new deal to cut emissions

2013-07-12 02:12:21

China and the US have agreed to five new initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants by tackling the largest sources of emissions in both countries.

High hopes for high-tech export reform

2013-07-12 02:10:16

US think tanks and businessmen are hoping for a range of breakthroughs to emerge from the fifth round of the China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue being held in Washington, DC. High on the wish lists of many will be a loosening of US restrictions on the export of high-tech goods to China.