Bristol university looks for Chinese partners for 5G ventures

The University of Bristol is looking for Chinese partners to set up joint programs for the fifth-generation of wireless network technology as China is on course to be at the forefront in the 5G race globally.

DCP Cap to ride upgrade trend

DCP Capital, a private equity firm with investment focus on China, will exploit opportunities arising from the ongoing consumption upgrade as that fits in with the firm's long-term outlook and value-based investment orientation, according to the company's top management.

Investors shrug off central bank's monetary policy move

The quasi-easing of China's monetary policy on June 1 has not encouraged investors to raise their holdings of stocks of commercial banks, market sources said.

Global funds train sights on A shares

BEIJING - With the inclusion of China's A shares on a key global index, more foreign investors are expected to increase exposure to China's capital market and share its growth dividends.

Trump open to White House visit by Kim

US President Donald Trump has offered to invite the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's top leader Kim Jongun to visit the White House, if their first summit next week in Singapore goes well, but also threatened to quit the talks and ramp up sanctions if negotiations go otherwise.

Falling ash feared as Fuego death toll rises

SAN MIGUEL LOS LOTES, Guatemala - Guatemalan officials have warned of falling ash from the Fuego volcano and urged caution with flights as the Central American country recovers from devastating eruptions that have killed over 100 people.

More building blocks of life found on Mars

WASHINGTON - A NASA rover has detected a bonanza of organic compounds on the surface of Mars and seasonal fluctuations of atmospheric methane in findings released on Thursday that mark some of the strongest evidence ever that Earth's neighbor may have harbored life.

Leaders brace for bumpy G7 talks amid tariffs row

QUEBEC CITY - Leaders of the G7 rich nations are set to clash with a combative US President Donald Trump on Friday when they pressure him to lift sanctions on steel and aluminum they fear could lead to a trade war.

IN BRIEF (Page 16)

PwC harnessing tech to improve services

Despite the uncertainties surrounding China-US trade relations and rising protectionism in the world, Robert E. Moritz, chairman of the PricewaterhouseCoopers International Network, said he still sees positive trends that will fuel the global economy's steady and more inclusive growth.

British Airways looks to add more connections for Chinese travelers

Editor's Note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up. China Daily interviewed top executives of well-known multinational companies for their views on the country's socioeconomic development.

Sino-US oil, LNG trade could grow

Analysts have forecast China could triple both its oil and liquefied natural gas imports from the United States this year, which could offer one solution to cutting the US trade gap and meeting China's energy demand.