Simpler visa procedures for Chinese tourists

Mandarin a hit in US

Citing the strategic importance of the relationship between the United States and China, the US government has a strong desire to learn Mandarin.

Chinese bloggers blast away in chat with officials

From the response to China's promotional video played in New York's Times Square just days ago, to the aircraft carriers the United States recently sent to the western Pacific, Chinese bloggers have many questions to ask the US, where President Hu Jintao is paying a state visit.

Obama's daughter practices Chinese with Hu

US President Barack Obama's nine-year-old daughter, Sasha, wanted to test her Chinese skills this week while Chinese President Hu Jintao was in town.

American students chase China dream

First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged more American students to study in China to improve ties between the two countries at a Howard University Forum on Wednesday.

The language of friendship

Look, look, and look for a friend,And you find a friend;Salute and shake hands,'Cause you are my friend...

Americans creative but arrogant, say Chinese

Lu Xinyu has been soaking up American culture all his life: his favorite music is hip-hop, he is an avid NBA fan, he regularly eats at McDonald's and his "look" is baggy pants and hooded tops.