CHINA

Along with France's Total SA, China's state-owned oil giant CNPC will develop oil and gas in Tajkistan.

The North Korean leader reportedly distributed copies of "Mein Kampf," Adolf Hitler's prison manifesto, as gifts to his top officials.

Local media and social media were quite candid in their criticisms of the Chinese national soccer team after it lost 5-1 to a Thai team.

Netizens were sympathetic over six Chinese students attacked in France -- until it came out that one was the daughter of an official.

Ford is using targeted production plants to respond to growing demand for mini-SUVs in the Indian market.

Nieto has vowed to push ahead with Pemex reforms that could open Mexican energy business to outsiders.

Many Americans view China’s emergence as the world’s second largest economy with trepidation. The United States, it seems, is in decline.

Live updates from confessed leaker Edward Snowden's Q&A. He said that no matter what happens to him, more revelations are coming.

Traffic in Beijing on Monday morning was so bad many commuters opted to just walk on the highway.

Beijing bought shares in the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank of China.

Edward Snowden will hold a Q&A with readers of the Guardian newspaper. Here are seven questions we'd like to have answered.

In the wake of Edward Snowden's allegations the U.S. was also spying on Chinese citizens, China has demanded an explanation.

Activist investor Starboard Value LP says Smithfield could be worth almost $2.5 billion more than what Shuanghui is valuing the company at.

India’s population is projected to exceed China's in about 15 years, at which point both nations are estimated to have 1.45 billion people each.

The China Food and Drug Administration has ordered a thorough inspection of all lime-preserved egg producers.

After canceling a meeting with South Korea last week, North Korea now wants direct talks with Washington.

What do Nicaragua's plans to build a Chinese company-backed transoceanic canal mean for Panama and its historic role in maritime trade?

McDonald's is trying to overtake Kentucky Fried Chicken as China's fast food of choice. Its latest efforts don't seem to be catching on.

Two top gold analysts predict that the price of gold could skyrocket by the end of 2013.

A year after arriving in New York City on a fellowship with New York University, university spokespersons are confirming Chen's departure.

China’s central bank recently stopped injecting cash into the economy to reel in borrowing, and now appetite for its bonds has waned.