Chinese businesses stalk 'Big Show'

2015-01-14 11:08:18

A small but increasing number of Chinese businesses are seeking opportunities for overseas expansion at the National Retail Federation (NRF)'s Annual Convention & EXPO in New York City.

SelectUSA round 2 gears up

2015-01-14 10:37:12

As the United States federal government prepares for its second SelectUSA Investment Summit to woo more foreign direct investment, it hopes that China will still be represented with the largest delegation as it did in the first summit in 2013.

Chinese composers make New York debut

2015-01-14 09:28:36

To Rachel Cooper, it's important that young Chinese performers have a chance to connect with foreign audiences.

China's ban on US chicken could cost millions

2015-01-14 09:21:10

China's ban on the import of poultry and eggs from the United States in response to the presence of avian flu could cost the US poultry trade many millions of dollars, according to an industry executive.

Obama unveils cybersecurity proposal

2015-01-14 09:13:15

US President Barack Obama announced a new legislative proposal aimed at promoting better cybersecurity information sharing between the private sector and government as well as combating cyber crime.

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iranian nuclear program

2015-01-13 16:34:22

US President Barack Obama on Monday reassured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Washington's commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb.

Obama announces plans to safeguard cyber security

2015-01-13 14:37:57

US President Barack Obama said on Monday that he will build on the steps he has taken to protect American companies, consumers and infrastructure from cyber threats, while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

Smoke fills DC subway station, one dead

2015-01-13 11:11:56

One woman died and dozens of people were taken to nearby hospitals after smoke filled the L'Enfant Plaza metro station in downtown Washington on Monday.

Workers protest treatment at Chinese restaurant

2015-01-13 09:28:58

Another Chinese-owned restaurant in New York City is facing complaints of unfair treatment, underpayments and withholding of compensation.

China is key part of Lincoln car revival plan

2015-01-13 09:17:21

For Ford Motor Co's premium brand Lincoln, China will have a pivotal role in the luxury automotive company's comeback strategy.

US Central Command's Twitter, YouTube accounts hacked

2015-01-13 09:10:19

The Twitter and YouTube accounts of the United States military command that oversees operations including those in the Middle East were hacked Monday by a group of people claimed to be supporters for the Islamic State.

China, US holding joint drill in South China

2015-01-13 09:09:34

China and the United States started a joint drill on Monday on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) to further improve military-to-military ties, long regarded as the least developed part of the overall bilateral relationship.