China / Across America

US papers on 1953 Iran coup published

[2017-06-30 13:21]

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Once expunged from its official history, documents outlining the US-backed 1953 coup in Iran have been quietly published by the State Department, offering a new glimpse at an operation that ultimately pushed the country toward its Islamic Revolution and hostility with the West.

Steel protectionism could backfire, hurt US, expert believes

[2017-06-29 10:52]

Protectionism against Chinese steel is ultimately bad for American consumers, and the high cost of US steel could lead to lower US auto production, according to one of China's top steel experts. Expensive steel in the US leads to less competitiveness in the market overall and "causes more trouble for the customers" who have to pay the price for protectionism, said Li Xinchuang, president of the China Metallurgical Industry Planning and Research Institute (MPI).

Startup taking to the clouds in more ways than one

[2017-06-29 10:52]

You could say that drone-data startup Clobotics has the wind at its back.

Trump looks forward to seeing Xi at G20

[2017-06-29 10:52]

US President Donald Trump is looking forward to meeting President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Germany to continue to build a constructive and results-oriented bilateral relationship, a senior White House official said on Wednesday.

Children inspire library fundraiser

[2017-06-29 10:52]

Connecting with children at an early age is a goal of the Fu Hui Education Foundation.

Auto supplier building in Indiana

[2017-06-29 10:52]

BeijingWest Industries (BWI) broke ground for its first manufacturing facility in the US in Greenfield, Indiana on Wednesday.

Vehicle in scholar's abduction found

[2017-06-28 10:42]

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois - The vehicle used in the abduction of a Chinese visiting scholar in Illinois has been located, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Springfield Field Office announced in a press release on Tuesday. The car was described as a black Saturn Astra four-door hatchback.

IMF forecasts lower US GDP

[2017-06-28 10:42]

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its forecast for US GDP growth despite the country's long economic expansion and return to full employment.

Trump, India PM Modi vow to strengthen ties

[2017-06-28 10:42]

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Monday held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, eyeing a robust partnership despite their growing trade frictions. They hailed strong bilateral ties and pledged to enhance cooperation in areas such as trade and anti-terrorism.

Gallery of Chinese women artists reveals unsung wonders

[2017-06-28 10:42]

As director of the Asian Cultural Council's branch office in Hong Kong for 25 years, Michelle Vosper was in a unique position to get to know the top tier of Chinese artists. After all, what the Rockefeller-backed council does is give grants to the top individuals in all of the visual and performing arts.

Key Safety Systems acquires Takata's assets

[2017-06-27 10:05]

China's role in the global automotive supply chain took on a higher profile on Monday after Key Safety Systems acquired troubled airbag maker Takata Corp for about $1.6 billion as part of a pre-packaged bankruptcy in the US and Japan.

Limited travel ban granted

[2017-06-27 10:05]

Supreme Court allows Trump to limit entry from six countries

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