CHINA

Watch, and listen, to get a feel for how China’s two main languages differ.

Online orders for the iPhone 5S will open Sept. 20 at 12:01 a.m. PDT, but Chinese customers can reserve it online Sept. 17 at midnight.

The pending launch of a Shanghai free-trade zone aimed at testing Chinese economic reforms has analysts cautiously buzzing.

Japan is using robots in space, but China is about to claim a new title in the world of robotics.

China announced a ban on new coal plants, but is that enough to curb air pollution?

This may be Africa’s moment: Consider that mining may be one of the least of its many potentially lucrative assets and attributes.

An import terminal for liquified natural gas could counter Ghana's fast-growing energy demands.

Apple's future in China looks uncertain: the iPhone 5C is unpopular and there's high-spec, low-cost domestic smartphone competition.

A new survey showed developed markets distrust Chinese corporations due to state involvement and lack of brand familiarity.

Soon retiring NBA commissioner David Stern was critical of the silence on Russia's anti-gay law ahead of the Winter Olympics in Sochi next year.

We have all the pre-order information you need for the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S before the release date for both phones on Friday, Sept. 20.

China-based Alibaba, the world’s largest online marketplace, is now listing privately owned aircraft for auction.

"The new rich -- and the rest of the world -- are fascinated by the protocol that comes with these specific British traditions."

Imported coal is piling up at Indian ports while key exporters such as Indonesia struggle to deal with the problems of its top buyer - India.

Mark L. Newton, chief technical analyst at Greywolf Execution Partners discusses Apple's stock price over the last 12 months.

The five wealthiest Chinese now have a combined fortune rivaling that of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

Volvo is trying to recover what made it the darling of Scandinavian sensibility. Its Chinese owner isn’t helping.

A former VP of Lehman Brothers, Lawrence McDonald, tried to avert its demise. What's more, now he sees bigger problems on the horizon.

At its final scheduled consumer conference for the year, McDonald’s highlighted initiatives and reflected on an uninspiring year.

China's blogosphere is panning Apple's iPhone 5C launch event in Beijing as a real dud.

What's more, productivity in the global autos and auto parts industry is at its highest level since February 2011.