Solar power vital for China, US economically, too: report
[2017-03-22 11:07]China and the United States should work together to scale up solar power not only to counter climate change, but for their economic interests, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Bill Gates remains the world's richest man
[2017-03-22 11:07]NEW YORK - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates once again topped the Forbes magazine list of the world's richest billionaires, while US President Donald Trump slipped more than 200 spots, the magazine said Monday.
US to ban large-size electronics on some air routes
[2017-03-21 10:55]WASHINGTON - US authorities are planning to ban passengers traveling on certain US-bound foreign airline flights from carrying into the cabin larger electronic devices in response to an unspecified terrorism threat, US officials told Reuters on Monday.
Wisconsin finds high demand for exports to China
[2017-03-21 10:55]For the second year in a row, the state of Wisconsin is taking its companies to China. This time, they are bringing cranberries and cheese.
Teenage suicide raises painful issues in Asian-American communities
[2017-03-21 10:55]The recent suicide of an Asian-American girl, an 11th grader who attended a top-performing high school in the Bay Area, once again saddened an entire community of parents, educators and peers.
Julia, a Muppet with autism, is the new kid on Sesame Street
[2017-03-21 10:55]NEW YORK - Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted.
Protectionism: a G20 point of concern
[2017-03-21 10:55]The US' rejection of language "to resist all forms of protectionism" in a communique coming out of the G20 meeting in Germany over the weekend has created growing concern over US President Donald Trump's possible trade policy.
Ancient Chinese beer wows modern drinkers
[2017-03-20 10:51]A light beer based on a recently discovered 5,000-year-old Chinese recipe may sell well among modern customers.
Student safety is goal of consulate competition
[2017-03-20 10:51]A competition on safety knowledge will be held by the Chinese consulate general in San Francisco to raise the safety awareness among overseas Chinese students in the San Francisco consular district.
Brazilian wineries look more to China
[2017-03-20 10:51]Built by Italian immigrants in the 20th century, Bento Goncalves has long been known as the hometown of Brazilian wine. The town situated in the southern part of the country, 100 kilometers from Porto Alegre, capital city of State Rio Grande do Sul, has many wineries.
Healthcare tweaks coming
[2017-03-20 10:51]WASHINGTON - US House Republicans are working on changes to their healthcare overhaul bill to provide more generous tax credits for older Americans and add a work requirement for the Medicaid program for the poor, House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Sunday.
China has made great leap forward in internet and smartphones
[2017-03-20 10:51]One of my friends felt quite upset recently when asked by an American whether there is Wi-Fi in China.
