China's Qingzhou experimental cargo spacecraft enters long-term operation phase, releases first batch scientific results
China's Qingzhou experimental cargo spacecraft, which was successfully launched on March 30, released on Wednesday to the public its first batch of scientific and engineering experimental results. The spacecraft has successfully completed flight control tests, actively raised its orbit to 600 kilometers and officially entered the long-term operation phase, Global Times learned from the spacecraft's developer, Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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Xi urges closer, stronger China-Russia strategic coordination to defend interests, uphold Global South unity
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries.
Pew survey shows Americans' views of China improving; expert says social media, exchanges help young people see a more authentic China
A Pew Research Center survey released on Tuesday, shows that while most Americans still hold negative views of China, the share with a favorable view has ticked up, reflecting a modest softening of US views toward China on multiple fronts, with the shift driven largely by Democrats, Democratic-leaning independents and younger adults. A Chinese expert said the poll results may offer clues for future China-US people-to-people exchanges, noting more emphasis could be placed on young Americans, and efforts should continue to present a real, nuanced and authentic picture of China, helping create more space for a steadier and more practical bilateral relationship.
China's Qingzhou experimental cargo spacecraft enters long-term operation phase, releases first batch scientific results
China's Qingzhou experimental cargo spacecraft, which was successfully launched on March 30, released on Wednesday to the public its first batch of scientific and engineering experimental results. The spacecraft has successfully completed flight control tests, actively raised its orbit to 600 kilometers and officially entered the long-term operation phase, Global Times learned from the spacecraft's developer, Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
French lawmakers pass bill to ease return of colonial-era looted artworks, echoing Victor Hugo's vision
French lawmakers in the National Assembly on Monday passed a bill to simplify the return of artworks and other prized artefacts looted during the country's colonial era to their countries of origin, France 24 reported.
China Customs cautions against illegal importation of exotic pets, citing penalties
China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Wednesday reminded pet lovers not to illegally import “exotic pets,” as the list of key controlled alien species at ports will take effect on May 1. After that, any unauthorized introduction of listed alien species will be subject to penalties.
Xi calls on China, Vietnam to jointly oppose unilateralism, protectionism
China and Vietnam should uphold the principles of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit, and work together to oppose unilateralism and protectionism, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.
Japan's missile build-up adjacent to China threatens regional peace and stability: Chinese FM
When asked for comment on the meeting between Yonaguni Town Mayor and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Monday, during which the Mayor conveyed his intention to accept the deployment of a missile unit at the Yonaguni garrison, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that China expresses grave concern over relevant developments. Under the pretext of defensive countermeasures, Japan has stepped up the deployment of missiles and other offensive weapons and equipment in regions adjacent to China, which is in essence building forward strongholds for military confrontation and threatening regional peace and stability.
Xi's article on promoting reading to be published
An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on promoting nationwide reading and building a book-loving society will be published on Thursday.
China firmly opposes coercive diplomacy: Chinese FM spokesperson responds to US threats against Cuba
China firmly opposes coercive diplomacy and will resolutely support Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and opposing external interference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Wednesday, when asked to comment on remarks by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in a recent interview with US media that Cuba is willing to engage in dialogue with the US on the basis of mutual respect, equality and without preconditions, while firmly rejecting political demands such as calls for his resignation.
China, Russia cooperate in fields including energy on basis of mutual respect, benefit: FM on Lavrov's 'Russia could make up for shortfall' remarks
In response to media inquiry on China-Russia energy cooperation in light of Russian FM Sergei Lavrov's remarks in Beijing that Russia could make up for the resource shortfall facing both China and other countries caused by hampered traffic in Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that regarding the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, we have stated China's position on many occasions.
China and Russia have always conducted practical cooperation across various fields, including energy, on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit, Guo said.
Urgent priority is to do everything possible to prevent a resumption of hostilities: Chinese FM on potential US-Iran talks in Pakistan within next two days
China welcomes all efforts conducive to securing a ceasefire and ending the fighting, and commends Pakistan for its assistance in brokering the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, as well as for playing a fair and balanced mediating role. The urgent priority is to do everything possible to prevent a resumption of hostilities, preserve the hard-won ceasefire momentum, and adhere to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
China, Russia to firmly advance comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination: Chinese FM on Lavrov's latest visit to China
China and Russia will follow the prevailing trend of the times, fully implement the important consensus reached between the two heads of state, and firmly advance the China–Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields to a higher level, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday, in response to a question about how China assesses Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's latest visit to China.
Some individuals in US stir things up, repeatedly hype the so-called 'mainland threat or military pressure,' completely distorting facts and reflecting ulterior motives: spokesperson
When asked to comment on the recent claim by Raymond Greene, Director of the Taipei Office of The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), following Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's recent mainland visit, that the US has consistently hoped for stable cross-Straits interactions and expects the mainland to maintain communication channels with all political parties in the island of Taiwan, especially the so-called “democratically-elected government,” while refraining from “threats or military pressure,” Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that certain individuals in the US are stirring things up and repeatedly hyping the so-called “mainland threat or military pressure,” which completely distorts the facts and reflects ulterior motives.