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Is Chinese inflation an American problem?

Jul 6, 2011
Richard DeKaser, economist with the Parthenon Group, explains China's recent bump in interest rates, and how it could hurt the U.S. economy.

15 million El Cincos ordered

Jul 5, 2011
DigiTimes is reporting that Apple has ordered production of 15 million iPhone 5s to be ready in September. This news apparently comes from...

Rare earth minerals to be not so rare?

Jul 5, 2011
Japanese scientists say they have discovered a huge cache of rare earth minerals on the ocean floor near Hawaii. And they say the minerals will be...

Tour buses work to protect China's national parks

Jul 5, 2011
As China prospers, more and more people get to visit the country's national parks. Tour buses may be a factor in protecting the environment.

In China, a long wait for U.S. visas

Jun 28, 2011
U.S. officials in China struggle to provide visas for millions of Chinese nationals who want to visit America. And visa seekers face a long wait.

Toledo looks to Chinese investors to develop waterfront

Jun 24, 2011
Two Chinese developers have bought property in Toledo. But there aren't any signs that the Chinese know anything about property development in the U.S.

China watching European debt crisis closely

Jun 24, 2011
China is deeply invested in Europe, not only with trade partnerships, but also in European real estate. And with all that investment, a Greek default could have major implications for China.

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China invites US to hold hands, sing kumabaya

Jun 22, 2011
Chinese vice minister Cui Tiankai told reporters yesterday that China has no beef with the U.S. and that "'the international community ought to...

China battling for oil in the South China Sea

Jun 17, 2011
Chinese navy increases boat patrols to stop oil exploration by Vietnam and the Philippines.

US warns China of a vulnerability in its infrastructure software

Jun 17, 2011
The Department of Homeland Security is warning the Chinese government that the software being used to help run China's weapons systems, utilities,...