CHINA

Internet retail giant Alibaba has the largest mobile payment system in China and its CEO Jack Ma has discussed a possible partnership with Apple before.

After a port visit to Russia's Black Sea commercial port of Novorossiysk, joint Russian-Chinese naval exercises begin Thursday in the Mediterranean.

The California tech giant announced a sustainable forestry plan in China, saying it would boost renewable energy use at its manufacturing sites.

Gov. Cuomo announced emergency measures to crack down on health risks and labor abuses at nail salons.

Chinese crude oil imports in April stood at 7.4 million barrels a day, topping U.S. imports of 7.2 million barrels a day.

Google, Apple and Microsoft revealed earlier this year they were under review by the Australian Tax Office.

A film studio's reconstruction of the Old Summer Palace has been criticized for trivializing history but the owner says it will promote patriotism.

After Xi Jinping's visit to Russia, Moscow has accepted China's invitation to Russian troops to march at a Victory Day parade on Sept. 3.

A kilogram of rhino horn reportedly sells for up to $100,000 in Vietnam, which is almost double the price of gold.

A mature and saturated market means smartphone makers may have to rely on upgrades for future growth.

The cut by China's central bank is its third such move in six months as the country's leadership tries various tacks to spur growth.

The annual U.S. Defense Department report to Congress on China’s military development is out. China doesn’t like it.

The United States said on Friday it has asked Beijing to investigate reports thatChina interfered with Internet content hosted outside the country and used it to attack U.S. websites.

Not unlike Sovietologists in decades past, military analysts will be looking at Moscow's massive Victory Day parade to observe what Russia is up to.

Beijing deflects U.S. State Department criticism over the yearlong detention of civil rights activist Pu Zhiqiang.

The tax increase is the latest effort by the government to discourage smoking and promote health initiatives.

The wide-ranging law targets "harmful" foreign ideas, but critics warn Beijing is just reasserting control over many areas of life.

China's central bank has lowered interest rates thrice in three months since November to stoke the economy.

The scope of the reclamation appeared to be significantly smaller than China's ongoing projects in the South China Sea.

As President Xi Jinping prepares for Friday's visit to Russia, a new online video shows ordinary Chinese citizens hailing two "very strong" leaders.

Li Keqiang's remarks show frustrations at the difficulties of adjusting economic policy.