No plan to send more US troops abroad to fight IS: Obama

2015-07-07 09:12:29

US President Barack Obama said Monday that local forces should be the main forces to fight the extremist group the Islamic State (IS) and currently there was no plan for his administration to send more US troops abroad.

US urged to 'correctly perceive China's strategic intentions'

2015-07-04 07:37:18

Washington urged to "break away from Cold War thinking and correctly perceive China's strategic intentions" after a US report accused China of adding tension to the Asia-Pacific region.

Move to Houston pays off with new business

2015-07-03 11:28:39

It has been about two years since PetroChina International (America) moved its headquarters to Houston from New Jersey in 2013 - a strategic move that obviously has paid off, according to President Li Shaolin.

IPR law acted out

2015-07-03 10:46:16

As more and more Chinese companies go global, and foreign companies explore the Chinese market, the issue of intellectual property rights is taking center stage like never before.

Jazz headed for Beijing

2015-07-03 10:34:38

New York City's iconic Blue Note Jazz Club, where the legends of jazz perform in an intimate setting, is expanding to China, planning to open its first branch in Beijing.

BP says settles US 2010 oil spill claims for $18.7b

2015-07-02 21:48:01

BP said it has reached an $18.7 billion settlement of damages claims from the US government and five states after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill.

US Navy Yard in Washington on lockdown after shooter report

2015-07-02 21:17:46

Police were responding to a report of an active shooter at the Washington Navy Yard in southeast of the US capital Thursday morning.

WWII event aims to draw thousands

2015-07-02 13:50:50

Houston's Minute Maid Park - home of the Astros - inked a deal with Southern News Group (SNG) on Wednesday leasing the ballpark to the group spearheading Diversity and Peace, an event celebrating the end of WWII and the diversity of the city.

Economic growth driving force for China's future mobility

2015-07-02 10:03:20

Continued economic growth will be the most critical factor for China's mobility and automobile use in 2030, and its constraints on vehicle use and environmental regulations will also be key drivers, according to a report published on Tuesday by Rand Corp, a non-profit think tank.

US, Cuba restoring diplomatic ties after 54 years

2015-07-01 21:26:28

US President Barack Obama affirms to Cuban President Raul Castro their decision to restore diplomatic relations after 54 years.

White House lifts ban on cameras during public tours

2015-07-01 20:53:58

The White House lifted a 40-year-old ban on taking photos during public tours of the executive mansion on Wednesday and invited visitors to share their shots on Twitter using #WhiteHouseTour.

Performance celebrates WWII victory

2015-07-01 10:04:15

The trials and tribulations the people of China endured during World War II have been the inspiration for an epic musical drama entitled Ode to Peace. It debuted on June 27 at the Living Arts Centre of Mississauga.