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Hu visit aims to boost confidence in China quake relief

In his visit to China's quake zone Sunday, President Hu Jintao hugged children and promised new schools and homes.

 

Earthquake Kills Dozens in Northwest China

Earthquake Kills Dozens in Northwest China

A powerful earthquake killed at least 67 people and left many others buried under debris early Wednesday.

 

China Announces a Trade Deficit in March, Its First Since 2004

The country’s trade deficit was $7.24 billion last month, as imports jumped with a surging domestic economy.

 

Geithner to visit Beijing amid currency dispute

Geithner to visit Beijing amid currency dispute

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will visit Beijing on Thursday for talks with a Chinese vice premier for economic affairs, ...

 

Hope dims after China mine miracle

Floodwaters kept rescuers from reaching 32 miners still trapped in a Chinese coal pit Tuesday. The recovery of six bodies dimmed ...

 

World bank: China Growth 'unsustainable over time'

So the question isn't whether the Chinese economy will change, but how. The optimistic view is that Chinese leaders will slow their investment and credit boom, and at the same time make a transition to a consumer-led economy that doesn't depend so much on exports.

 

'Miracle' in China: 115 trapped miners rescued

More than 100 Chinese miners were pulled out alive Monday after being trapped for over a week in a flooded coal mine, where some ...

 

China Captures GM's Top Sales Spot

China Captures GM's Top Sales Spot

General Motors' sales in China continued their rapid growth in March, helping to cement China as the U.S. auto maker's biggest market by vehicle sales so far this year.

 

Sounds heard in China mine where 153 trapped

Rescuers heard tapping sounds Friday from the pipes in a flooded Chinese coal mine where 153 workers were trapped more than five days earlier, and another rescue team reportedly heard shouts, an official said....

 

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