China / Across America

Meet the 'cutest little drone'

[2017-05-25 10:37]

DJI, the Shenzhen-based, world-leading provider of consumer drones and aerial imaging technology, launched its new product, Spark, in New York on Wednesday.

Panel discusses sticking points of bilateral trade

[2017-05-25 10:37]

US-Sino relations, trade between the world's two largest economies, and debt dominated a panel discussion on China, the US and the global economy in New York on Wednesday.

Mobile app pioneer, Hangzhou's downtown buses first to all use mobile pay

[2017-05-24 10:41]

By year's end, mobile payment will be accepted on all public buses in Hangzhou, making the city the first in China to do so on all its buses and consolidating its reputation as a mobile application pioneer.

Kung fu group marks 30 years of spreading culture

[2017-05-24 10:41]

When Shandong-based martial arts practitioner Lu Xiaohong started her training at the age of 6, she never dreamed that one day she would fly to the US to accept a trophy for her contributions to promoting and upholding the true values of kung fu as a unique and ancient component of Chinese culture.

LeEco to lay off 325 workers in US branch

[2017-05-24 10:41]

Chinese technology company LeEco announced on Tuesday that it will lay off approximately 325 people in the US, two days after its founder Jia Yueting stepped down as CEO of its publicly traded arm Leshi on Sunday.

NYC steps up security following Manchester bombing

[2017-05-24 10:41]

The explosion carried out by a suicide bomber at an arena in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people has prompted New York City to increase security with more explosive detection dogs, counter terrorism officers, subway bag check points and heavy weapons teams, the New York Police Department said.

Han treasures bring ancient kings to life

[2017-05-24 10:41]

A burial suit made of thousands of pieces of jade laced together with gold thread and designed to protect and glorify a king in his afterlife will go on display in New York City.

Genomics group plans innovation center

[2017-05-24 10:41]

BGI, a global genomics organization, will create a West Coast Innovation Center to develop technologies and collaborative projects in life sciences, global health and related fields.

Greenwich, Connecticut, Hangzhou now 'sisters'

[2017-05-24 10:41]

When China was considering cities to host leaders of the world's 20 major economies at last year's G20 Summit, it chose Hangzhou in Zhejiang province. And when Hangzhou was looking for an American city to study in setting up a global financial center for the country's fledgling hedge fund industry, officials selected Greenwich, Connecticut.

Branstad confirmed as new US envoy to China

[2017-05-23 10:33]

The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as ambassador to China on Monday, giving the man who is a friend of presidents of both countries a position to "positively influence the US-China relationship".

Flynn invokes 5th Amendment on Senate panel subpoena

[2017-05-23 10:33]

WASHINGTON - Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn declined on Monday to comply with a subpoena from the Senate Intelligence Committee as it investigates possible Russian interference in the 2016 US election.

Analytical tool may improve prediction of flooding

[2017-05-23 10:33]

An American professor and a research assistant who is a native of China have developed an analytical tool that will enable a more reliable prediction of when rivers like the Yellow in the mainland will flood.

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