China / Across America

Johnson Controls buoyed in China

[2016-12-22 12:25]

China's growing demand for hospitals, airport expansion and higher education facilities are expected to drive growth for Johnson Controls International PLC's two main business segments in 2017 and beyond, according to the company's vice-president and president for Asia Pacific.

Chinese TV maker targets broader US audience

[2016-12-22 12:25]

To appeal to a broader audience, China's electronics giant TCL has recently added streaming service GoLive on to all of its smart TVs in the US.

Skid Row runners making strides in pursuit of new life

[2016-12-22 12:25]

Dawn is breaking over downtown Los Angeles as a small group of men and women set off on a 10-kilometer run from Skid Row, the epicenter of the city's homelessness crisis.

Toronto formally recognizes Nanjing Massacre

[2016-12-22 12:25]

Jim Karygiannis is pleased that the Toronto City Council passed his motion to recognize the Nanjing Massacre on Dec 15.

Mars could be getting closer and closer, if this science isn't fiction

[2016-12-21 11:45]

A secret space race is out of the bag.

Chinese tourists' spending may slow

[2016-12-21 11:45]

US retailers and brands are being advised to upgrade their Chinese consumer strategies and tactics and heed changes in market factors, such as currency exchange rates, to court Chinese travelers, the world's largest group of spenders.

Obama bans new oil, gas drilling off Alaska

[2016-12-21 11:45]

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday banned new oil and gas drilling in federal waters in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, in a push to leave his stamp on the environment before Republican Donald Trump takes office next month.

ZTE, Houston Rockets partner in charity, business

[2016-12-21 11:45]

More than 70 children from Houston-area charity organizations, including the Chinese Community Center, enjoyed a night of food, gifts, playing with the NBA Houston Rockets mascot Clutch and watching a play with Rockets players at the Toyota Center on Monday night.

Electoral College trumps protests

[2016-12-20 12:03]

There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote Monday - ensuring he will become America's 45th president.

Travelers flee smog in quest for clearer skies, peace, quiet

[2016-12-20 12:03]

Zhang Juan, a stay-at-home mom in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, usually would not consider taking a trip until Spring Festival. However, smog seems to have left her no choice.

NYC welcomes a more intrepid Chinese tourist

[2016-12-20 12:03]

The emerging Chinese tourist to New York City is younger, more affluent and independent with a taste for adventure in The City That Never Sleeps.

Soccer stars Tevez, Oscar headed to China, but 'Ibra' staying put

[2016-12-20 12:03]

The Chinese Super League is finding that you win some and you lose some when it comes to landing the world's top soccer players.

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