China stresses importance of good ties with United States

China on Tuesday again emphasised the need for good relations with the United States during a visit by two top White House envoys, but warned Washington not to apply further pressure over the yuan.

Renewed European Worry Hurts Shares

United States investors took their cues from overseas on Tuesday and sent shares lower amid worrying news about the European banks, Christine Hauser writes in The New York Times.

China-U.S. ties improving, Hu tells White House team

China and the United States said on Wednesday that their sometimes rocky relationship is sounder after talks in Beijing, with both putting an optimistic face on ties that have been jolted by economic and security tensions.

More stimulus needed for economy: Geithner

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Wednesday the United States needed more incentives to stimulate job growth and bolster a slow recovery from a "savage" recession.

Senate, House eye action on China currency

A volatile political environment is boosting the possibility that U.S. lawmakers will pass legislation designed to prod China into letting its currency rise more rapidly against the dollar.