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.

Domestic tech overcoming unique geographical hurdles

China's shale gas exploration sector, which grew to nearly 600 wells and 9 billion cubic meters of production last year, is due to advance further thanks to new domestic drilling technology and cost cutting strategies, according to analysts.

Shell provides clean energy solutions

As China's growing appetite for liquified natural gas is starting to change the global market pattern, global energy giants are taking action to meet the surging demand.

A-share listing channels expanded

China's securities regulator released rules on China Depositary Receipts and initial public offerings on Wednesday night, a move to expand channels for innovative companies to list on the mainland's A-share market.

E-card could speed up Bay Area border checks

Tencent Holdings Ltd said it is working on an e-card electronic document system to ease border crossing procedures for people traveling across Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macao.