Chinese artists draw on 40 years of ties

Thailand through the Dragon's Brushes, an exhibition of the works of 11 leading Chinese artists, opened in Bangkok on Friday as part of celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand.

UK lawmakers applaud Xi's UN announcements

British lawmakers have lauded the initiatives Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the UN, saying they show China's determination to contribute to global causes.

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Vendors hired to deliver Liuzhou parcel bombs

The man suspected of causing multiple explosions in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region hired people to help deliver parcel bombs, the police said Thursday.

Austrian official urges more Xi-Obama talks

The leaders of China and the United States must hold intensive talks to improve mutual understanding, solve differences and initiate more peace initiatives across the world, a senior Austrian official has said.

Hot spots impose caps on visitor numbers during holiday period

The iconic Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing is usually filled with flowers, pot plants and topiary, but on Thursday there were some new installations: hundreds of toilets. There are now 445 portable toilets in eight locations in the square, and 132 assistants are on hand to point visitors in the right direction.

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Chinese technology company Unisplendour Corp invested $3.8 billion in the US data-storage company Western Digital Corp to buy a 15-percent stake and become the company's biggest shareholder.

Mainlanders bypass HK for Golden Week

Hong Kong is losing its luster for the increasingly affluent, sophisticated mainland tourists during the National Day holiday.

Minimum down payment lowered to boost property sector

China on Wednesday said it will cut the minimum down payment level for first-time home buyers in many cities, stepping up support for the sluggish property market and stumbling economy.

2 Japanese held in espionage case

China has arrested two Japanese on suspicion of spying, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

More peacekeeping aid set for Africa

A stable system for international peacekeeping is required and China will increase aid to Africa for such operations, President Xi Jinping told a United Nations peacekeeping summit on the last day of his visit to the United States.

Experts' views

Editor's Note: International relations experts in the United States talk about their impressions of President Xi Jinping's visit.