Chinese firms still open to investment in US

Chinese companies are still committed to growing their businesses in the United States, and are waiting for a thaw in the trade dispute between the two countries, according to a survey report released on Monday.

Jeremy Hunt leads in race to be next PM

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has emerged as a surprise leading contender in the race to replace Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party and British prime minister.

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True friendship between sister cities

A friend in need is a friend indeed. And according to a South Korean mayor, this is an apt description of his city's relationship with South China's Guangzhou.

Abe set to visit Teheran on mediation mission

TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to visit Iran this week on a rare diplomatic mission, hoping to ease tensions between Teheran and Tokyo's key ally Washington.

Trump defends Mexico deal over migrants as criticism continues

STERLING, Virginia - With his threatened Mexican tariffs now on the back burner, US President Donald Trump was looking to claim victory even as some of his Democratic presidential challengers criticized him for overselling a deal that mostly ramps up existing efforts.

More Sinabung eruptions possible

KARO, Indonesia - Indonesian officials warned on Monday that more eruptions from an active volcano on the island of Sumatra are possible after it emitted a huge column of ash, causing panic among residents.

Race to replace May gets underway

With British Prime Minister Theresa May having stepped down as Conservative Party leader on Friday, the race to be the United Kingdom's next leader began in earnest on Monday, with several of the main contenders launching their campaigns.

Xi greets new Kazakh leader

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Monday to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on his election as the president of Kazakhstan.

AstraZeneca publishes its first philanthropy white paper

AstraZeneca, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, published A Dream-Driven Journey of Public Welfare, its first China philanthropy white paper, at its annual volunteer meeting on Monday in Qingdao.

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Remarks on annexing West Bank rejected

RAMALLAH/GAZA - Palestinians condemned on Saturday US ambassador to Israel David Friedman's remarks, which consider annexing parts of the West Bank an Israeli right.