White House accused of cover-up

The whistleblower's complaint that sparked an inquiry into US President Donald Trump's phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart took center stage on Thursday during a heated congressional hearing.

GM strike talks bog down on pay

Auto dealers and customers across the United States are feeling the crunch of the continuing strike by United Auto Workers, or UAW, against General Motors, as parts for routine repairs are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

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'One world, two systems not feasible'

Ren Zhengfei, founder of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, on Thursday expressed strong opposition to the idea of "one world, two systems" and said the Chinese tech giant will never be a closed company despite the US government restrictions against it.

Carrier to pilot 5G trials at new airport

Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will become the first carrier globally to use 5G networks after it starts pilot operations for the same at the newly opened Beijing Daxing International Airport. Such a move will help the airline to provide smarter services such as facial recognition for check-ins and boarding.

Challenges abound, China still a pillar for EU firms

Higher investments in China will help European companies to offset tariff impacts arising from trade tensions and evade downside risks from global economic headwinds, said a top industry official from Europe.

Beijing proves big draw for high-end technology, manufacturing enterprises

Beijing has made significant progress in its efforts to be the center for high-end manufacturing and cutting-edge research in China, judging by the success of some leading companies in the capital city.

Railmaker banks on innovation to sustain earnings growth

China Railway Rolling Stock Corp will deepen State capital management reform, bolster the role of its industrial investment and financial holding companies, and utilize innovation to boost its earning strength in the years ahead.

Reform push brings overseas dividends for Chinese power company

A top executive of Power Construction Corp of China said its success in overseas operations was due to its efforts in deepening reform.

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Xiaomi steps on the 5G bandwagon

At a much-anticipated event in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese smartphone vendor Xiaomi Corp showcased the culmination of its years of design and engineering effort with Mi MIX Alpha.

China's achievements in tech innovation attract attention in US

LOS ANGELES - China's achievements in technology innovation have drawn increasing attention from US media and the high-tech world, and won affirmations from renowned US technology experts.