BEIJING (Reuters) - A North Korean envoy told China's president on Friday that his reclusive country was willing to take "positive actions" to ensure peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, as China steps up diplomatic efforts to bring Pyongyang back to talks. Full story
From the FOMC Minutes, to an unexpected weak report on manufacturing in China, what has changed about investing strategy? CNBC's Maria Bartiromo shares her observation.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission rejected Chinese trade association statements that talks to resolve a dispute over allegations of dumping of solar panels had broken down, while Chinese comments highlighted risks the dispute could escalate. Full story
China factory data is slowing, and industrial commodities, as well as copper and palladium slid on the news, reports CNBC's Sharon Epperson. Frank McGhee, Integrated Brokerage Services, offers insight on gold.
Shares of casino companies took a hit Thursday as the broader stock market declined due to fears a slowdown in China's economy. A sustained slowdown in China would rattle the sector with double-digit gaming revenue from Macau. Full story
Stock prices are slightly lower at midday on Wall Street after manufacturing contracted unexpectedly in China this month. Full story
Thursday’s Agenda panel discusses the IRS and AP scandals, as well as the Obama Administration’s admission that the U.S. killed four American citizens overseas in drone strikes.
Chinese investment in the U.S. is extremely controversial, with CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera; and Gordon Chang, author of "The Coming Collapse of China," says the U.S. needs to be careful because the Chinese want to control Hollywood.
Chinese investors cite lack of corruption and rule of law as key to investing in U.S.
A company owned by the Chinese government is building schools in South Carolina and fixing bridges in NY State. Still, China Construction of America, wants to be seen as an American company, reports CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.
Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, weighs in on the firm's expansion plans in the U.S. and Macau, China.
An employee walks past an automobile production line in a factory in Shenyang, Liaoning province May 24, 2013. As evidence mounts that China's economy is losing momentum, economists are fast abandoning their rosy recovery forecasts and bracing for what could be the country's slowest growth rate in
Employees work at a timing device factory in Jinhua, Zhejiang province May 24, 2013. As evidence mounts that China's economy is losing momentum, economists are fast abandoning their rosy recovery forecasts and bracing for what could be the country's slowest growth rate in 23 years. REUTERS/William
Liu Yunshan , a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, shakes hands with Choe Ryong-hae, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army and special envoy of Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim
Choe Ryong-hae , director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army and special envoy of Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un, attends a meeting with Liu Yunshan , a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Cent
