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A pork-filled deal between Smithfield and Shuanghui, but who wins?
Mark Garrison May 29, 2013
In what would be the largest Chinese takeover of an American company, Shuanghui proposes a $4.7 billion purchase of Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer.
Congress considers hacker tactics to fight against cyber criminals
Chester Wisniewski May 29, 2013
How should the U.S. government and companies protect themselves against hackers? One answer is to hack right back.
Are Chinese hackers targeting U.S. weapons systems?
David Brancaccio Jun 5, 2013
Two dozen U.S. military weapons systems have been compromised by Chinese hackers, according to the Washington Post.
More businesses cancel meetings in China over bird flu fears
Queena Kim May 28, 2013
Morgan Stanley is moving its showcase of Asian hedge funds to New York after the event was cancelled in Shanghai last week due to concerns over bird flu, according to Bloomberg News.
Customers in Asia add sparkle to Tiffany
Noel King May 28, 2013
Luxury products have benefited from rising stock market returns in the U.S., but Tiffany faces up-and-coming competitors.
Chinese group seeks out Club Med of France for $700 million
David Brancaccio May 27, 2013
Chinese conglomerate Fosun International and Paris private equity firm AXA are offering to buy Club Med for $700 million.
Germany backs off EU solar panel 'dumping' investigation
Steve Evans May 27, 2013
European -- and some American manufacturers -- believe Chinese solar panels are being sold for less than they cost to build. The European Commission is investigating, but now Germany is distancing itself from the "dumping" allegations.
Will adding subway lines save Beijing from traffic and smog?
Rob Schmitz May 22, 2013
Beijing has announced it will add 50 miles of subway track by the end of next year, making the city's subway system bigger than New York's. But will the new additions alleviate the city's notorious traffic and pollution?
Hack back: Spear phishing and how you can avoid it
Chester Wisniewski May 21, 2013
'Spear phishing', a form of targeted hacking, is drawing a lot of attention. How can you protect yourself?
Chinese protesters oppose petrochemical plant in Kunming
Rob Schmitz May 16, 2013
In the latest series of 'not in my backyard' or NIMBY protests in China, hundreds took to the streets in Kunming to oppose a petrochemical plant.
