Marchers protest police violence in Baltimore, New York

2015-04-30 09:41:11

Protesters marched against police violence in cities from New York to Boston on Wednesday over the death of a 25-year-old black man in Baltimore.

US Sen. Sanders to seek Democratic nomination for president

2015-04-30 09:05:28

Independent US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a self-described socialist and one of the most outspoken liberals in Congress, will seek the 2016 Democratic nomination for president, he told US media on Wednesday.

Wal-Mart to open 115 stores in China

2015-04-30 09:05:02

Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world's largest retail outlet, is looking to increase its presence in China by opening 115 new stores over the course of the next three years, the company said.

US rapped for stance on Japan

2015-04-30 03:15:35

Beijing has urged Washington to "stop sending wrong signals" after US President Barack Obama backed Japan's claim over China's Diaoyu Islands and accused China of "flexing its muscles" in the South China Sea.

Fosun Group eyes mature companies in US, Europe

2015-04-29 16:05:40

China's Fosun Group is on the lookout for mature companies in the US and Europe with strong brands and products and services that can be exported to China's marketplace, according to amanaging director at the conglomerate.

China has competition in Asian M&A: panel

2015-04-29 16:00:12

Mergers and acquisitions involving Chinese companies have drawn a lot of attention in the first third of the year, and the outlook remains bright.

Asia called the 'next higher education superpower'

2015-04-29 15:54:50

Asian countries are investing heavily domestically in an attempt to become international hubs in higher education to compete with the United States and Europe, according to a new book released by the Institute of International Education.

Obama, Abe talk much about China

2015-04-29 15:41:48

Although White House officials stressed that the state visit by Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe is about the US-Japan partnership, China was the nation that they mentioned most frequently during their joint press conference in White House on Tuesday.

Japan PM protested at US Capitol, San Francisco

2015-04-29 14:40:34

Chinese-American and Korean-American protesters rallied in Washington and San Francisco on Tuesday, calling on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to apologize for Japan's atrocities during World War II.

Chinese student witness to Baltimore riot

2015-04-29 14:27:53

A Chinese student found herself amid the Baltimore riots, but she was able to escape unharmed a day before thousands of police and National Guard troops fanned out to enforce a new curfew and prevent further violence in the city.

Visa switch a boon for US hotels, resorts

2015-04-29 14:07:15

Changes to the United States' visa policies are attracting more Chinese tourists, including to lesser-known destinations, providing a boost for hotels, an industry expert has said.

Riot-hit Baltimore, an American city divided by income and opportunity

2015-04-29 11:25:45

In the 1950's Baltimore was the sixth largest city in the United States with a peak population of nearly 950,000. Now the riot-hit metropolis ranks 26th on that measure and scores as one of the less equal American cities when measured by income and educational achievement.