China / Across America

Possible fine deciphered in light of recent events

[2016-12-19 11:58]

A warning from the Chinese government that it may impose a fine on a US automaker for monopolistic behavior has observers wondering if there is a deeper message behind the action in the wake of the incoming Trump administration.

Electoral College to vote amid rancor

[2016-12-19 11:58]

Donald Trump's fiercest critics may be dreaming of a last-minute revolt, but the Electoral College, a peculiarly American institution, appears near-certain on Monday to select the 70-year-old real estate mogul as the 45th US president.

Chinese-backed Lucid has obstacles to US vehicle plans

[2016-12-19 11:58]

Lucid Motors' luxury electric sedan faces obstacles moving from being a prototype into production and mounting a challenge to Tesla, observers said.

Museum wedding honors past

[2016-12-19 11:58]

Claudia and Chris Chuang entered their wedding ceremony at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco in bright-red, flowing robes. They were followed by similarly attired groomsmen hoisting banners bearing the couple's family names written in Chinese seal script style.

Shipwreck find could be laden with stuff of history

[2016-12-16 12:32]

Treasure hunters have apparently found the 500-year-old remains of a naval expedition led by a colonizer who could have changed Florida's history, making it French-speaking at least for a while.

NCUSCR celebrates 50th birthday

[2016-12-16 12:32]

President Xi Jinping sent a letter to the National Committee on US-China Relations on Thursday night congratulating the committee on its 50th anniversary. In the letter, Xi called for cooperation as the two countries enter a new chapter of US-China relations.

Chicago means business when it comes to FDI

[2016-12-16 12:32]

Chicago has become one of the US' most popular destinations for foreign investment.

Facebook to take on fake news

[2016-12-16 12:32]

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will introduce tools to prevent fake news stories from spreading on its platform, an about-face in response to rising criticism that it did not do enough to combat the problem during the US presidential campaign.

Japan holds more US debt than China

[2016-12-16 12:32]

China has been dethroned by Japan as the top holder of US government debt as the Chinese central bank has dipped into its foreign exchange reserves to support the yuan, while its Japanese counterpart has been content to allow the yen to weaken.

Fed hike may affect China's capital outflows

[2016-12-15 12:01]

The US Federal Reserve's move to raise borrowing costs in the US may affect capital outflows from China and the value of the yuan against the dollar, according to experts.

If the Port of Oakland is any indication, US-China trade is robust

[2016-12-15 12:01]

While there's been some uncertainty these days about the future of US-China trade, things seem to be humming along - at least when measured by business at the Port of Oakland in Northern California.

Chinese cancer researcher wins US award

[2016-12-15 12:01]

A Chinese scientist has received an award in the United States for his research into the effect of a traditional Chinese medicine in treating a deadly form of leukemia.

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