CHINA

The Hollywood actor has a surprisingly huge following among Chinese movie-goers -- and he's not above making Chinese commercials.

A kindergarten in Shanghai has begun "gender education" in hopes of teaching boys to be masculine and girls to be feminine.

As China shuns coal, a major pollutant, Myanmar and other ASEAN economies are becoming increasingly reliant on the cheap energy source.

Assuming the U.S. avoids a default, the next big challenge will be for the Fed to start paring its monthly bond purchases.

The household registration system which divides citizens as urban and rural is in need of a major remake.

Economists expect the recovery to last until the end of the year, with growth likely to slow in 2014.

China's economy is looking at a modest recovery, but structural reforms are needed to sustain growth, according to HSBC.

China's burgeoning movie market is the reason the country won't likely be portrayed as the enemy by Hollywood any time soon.

Sino-Macy's relations will require a bit more study, the giant American retailer says, before it expands its online ventures in China.

Investors are becoming increasing concerned that the US government will default on its debt, due to DC gridlock.

The bank cited slow growth in China, falling investments, and risks and uncertainties associated with U.S. monetary policy for its decision.

Reports from northeast areas of China are saying that the number of the almost-extinct Siberian tiger has doubled.

The ongoing government shutdown has disrupted the normal data flow. Economists, along with the markets and the Fed, are flying blind when it comes to tracking the economy.

Millions of Schneider Electric surge protectors recalled for reportedly causing over $1.6 million in fire-related property damage.

For Golden Week, two Chinese art auction houses offer biggest sales ever to compete with international houses.

Holiday travel in any country can be pretty hectic. With 1.3 billion people on vacation for National Day, China's is probably the worst.

In the next three years, remittances to developing countries will rise by $140 billion as global migration soars.

China's building boom has spread to ancient capitals, and red balance sheets often came with it.

The two countries will work together in a variety of sectors including defense, science, education, technology and finance.

Reports about the House Speaker being open to working with Democrats to raise the debt ceiling could push U.S. stocks up.

The introduction of senior care facilities may push China away from traditional values, and make money for Western companies.