There is a fundamental problem in the West with constantly predicting war and marching an increasingly militarized population toward it. It risks turning our worst possible fears into the worst possible reality.

The drug epidemic in the US is a problem of legal and social governance at home, and there is no need to insist on demanding answers from China.

The Philippines should seriously consider the consequences of the US' Typhon Missile System deployment and think again before proactively tuning itself as cannon fodder for the US.

By failing to uphold its international responsibilities and obligations, the US is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

For anyone seeking a more authentic understanding of China and trying to grasp why China has chosen its unique path of modernization, Shanghai serves as a crucial window. However, there is more to China than just Shanghai.

Scholz's current visit is more like an exploration of the "real China," which will help correct some misrepresentations, such as speculations of the "collapse of the Chinese economy" and claims of a “China threat." There are many uncertainties in the world, but it is certain that China has always regarded Europe as a partner rather than a competitor.

Lambasted at the time as being an Anglo, white man's club, hearkening back to times past, the AUKUS is now on the verge of falling over. And Australia will be its main victim.

The US believes that Japan failing to reflect on its history of aggression will only impact East Asian countries, but it is unaware that Washington cannot remain aloof. Irresponsible responses will ultimately lead to bitter consequences for the US.

China's sovereignty claim over the South China Sea is not a modern issue, nor is it directly related to the rise of contemporary China. Some Western scholars, especially those who do not understand the history, regard China's claim as baseless, which shows their ignorance.

Haiti has long been portrayed as a hopeless country needing constant rescuing. But make no mistake, too many of Haiti's woes are not of its own making. It is time Haiti's almighty neighbor got off its high horse and let the Haitians choose their own course.

There are different kinds of risks for Germany and Europe, and we can overcome the risks that we are confronted with only in a common endeavor. But China itself is not a risk for anybody.

The attacks on Israel have helped calm domestic sentiments in Iran and achieved certain level of revenge. As a result, the likelihood of both sides rapidly escalating tensions again is small.

The biggest nightmare in the Middle East is that peace is always immensely difficult to reach, and war is always terribly easy to occur.

My No.1 recommendation to the American government has always been, rather than being fixated on putting up walls to the Chinese, focus on putting your foot on the gas and driving forward American innovation

The recent trilateral summit held between the US, Japan, and the Philippines was characterized by unfounded attacks and smears against China. According to US media outlets, a US government official stated that the White House is sending a message through the summit that China is “the outlier in the neighborhood.” The US' deliberate distortion of facts and reversal of right and wrong is filled with a strong anti-China sentiment. Their claims that the US-Japan-Philippines cooperation “is not aimed at” China, while actively hyping up the South China Sea issue and baselessly accusing China clearly demonstrate that the US is the source crisis and instigator of conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is scheduled to travel to China this weekend, accompanied by three federal ministers and a business delegation, according to media reports. The Global Times reporters Chen Qingqing and Bai Yunyi (GT) recently interviewed Matthias Machnig (Machnig),

On April 11, the first-ever trilateral summit involving the US, Japan and the Philippines was convened, hosted by US President Joe Biden. Strategic imperatives underpin this tripartite alliance.

No military posturing and provocative language by any party at the behest of external powers should be allowed to distract, let alone disrupt, the overall symbiotic China-ASEAN partnership.

The underlying cause of the "overcapacity" complaint from the West is actually a shift of competitiveness.

China-Africa cooperation has never been closed or exclusive but open, confident and innovative, setting an example for practicing multilateralism.

The US is now wasting an enormous amount of money on ineffective geopolitical campaigns.

The people are behind the Chinese government, and Confucian values provide a level of identity and cohesion to the Chinese people.

China is well positioned to forge strong relations with Russia, while at the same time providing effective strategic maintenance of its relationship with the US and Europe. This should be China's strategic "megaproject" in the 2020s.

The global economy cannot be defined solely by the interests of the US and Europe.

Having nuclear weapons makes us a target. We see NATO playing a negative and destabilizing role, contributing to global tensions.

Connectivity and cooperation are much better for all companies in Hungary than the decoupling and derisking mentioned in European policy many times.

In early April, the 118th Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law (ASIL), the largest and most prestigious academic conference in the global international law community, took place in Washington DC as scheduled. Given the US' prominent role in shaping the postwar international legal system, ASIL plays a crucial role in the theoretical research, rules development and reform of the international legal system.

When US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited China, her attire, the restaurants she went to and the dishes she ordered all sparked discussion on Chinese social media. This demonstrates the importance Chinese society attaches to the US and their expectations for improvement in China-US relations.

Judicial justice is reflected in the handling and judgment of specific cases, and this case will be no exception.

From the Chinese perspective, we want to deal with the US on equal terms and prevent the deterioration of relations between China and the US. If we lose stability, peace, mutual respect and mutual benefit in China-US relations, I can't foresee a world with peace, prosperity and development.

When the US intervenes in internal politics, or dozens of "covert regime change operations" around the world, this violates international law, creates disorder and provokes wars, all of which are harmful to the common good worldwide.

April 4, 2024, marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO. As a product of the Cold War, NATO should have been disbanded, but over the years, it has served as a war machine and facilitated US hegemony.

On April 11, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr will hold a trilateral summit in the US, the first trilateral US-Japan-Philippines leaders' summit.

Over the past decades, Southwest China's Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region has experienced a period of unprecedented development. This year marks the 65th anniversary of Serfs' Emancipation Day

Slam dunks are a big part for basketball matches. A player might be remembered for scoring a slam dunk, but a player will definitely be remembered for missing one. US President Joe Biden has his own slam-dunk opportunity available to him in 2024, but will he take it?

The claim of "forced labor" has increasingly become a tool of the US Congress in its fight against the Chinese economy. These fallacies, fabricated by certain anti-China organizations, have no evidence whatsoever and are purely farcical, created in the illegal manner of "conviction first, review later."

The recent tensions between China and the Philippines have been flared up by the Philippines to make illegal claims over South China Sea islands and maritime rights. Nonetheless, a book written by Anthony Carty

It seems that on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden's No.2 diplomat came up with a new pretext to peddle the questionable AUKUS, the trilateral security pact between the US, UK and Australia, to more countries. On that day, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell told Washington-based think tank Center for a New American Security that AUKUS' submarine capabilities “have enormous implications in a variety of scenarios, including in cross-strait circumstances” – “a rare linkage between Taiwan and AUKUS,” according to the Reuters.

It is simply impossible to speak and write about China's achievements without surprise and pride, because the key organizer of these achievements is our brotherly Communist Party of China (CPC).

Us Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen mentioned two words, “constructive” and “responsible,” ahead of her visit to China. Will she deliver it?

There are many people who hold a pessimistic view toward ties between China and the US, with countless analyses focusing on conflicts and confrontations between the two. Therefore, in recent years, the most positive development in China-US relations can be attributed to the meetings and phone calls between the leaders of both countries. The communication between the heads of state has played a crucial role in maintaining stability and fostering confidence in the China-US relationship.

The 75-year-old NATO's purpose changed from a straightforward security alliance into one which is intent on projecting its own worldview far beyond its borders, a political objective, not a military one. It is also extending its geographical reach just as far as it feels like. The Euro-Atlantic grouping has morphed into global NATO, with ambitions to become imperial NATO.

US-NATO exploits similar, or the same means and methods: spreading fear, insecurity and disorientation, demonstrating power through a series of massive "defenders" exercises, offering protection of scarred ones, use of separatism, terrorism and human rights.

Scheming and colluding with external forces would only muddy the waters. Concerted efforts of regional countries to settle differences peacefully and pursue cooperation are the only way to navigate the stormy seas.

Ultimately, New Delhi will realize that iCET is a "slow poison" that undermines its strategic autonomy.

Growing political polarization within the US is increasingly serving as a potent catalyst propelling the burgeoning "prepper" movement forward, reflecting a broader societal disquietude regarding the nation's political and economic trajectory.

China and Sri Lanka should continue to carry forward the spirit of the Rubber-Rice Pact, jointly tackle challenges, share opportunities and seek common development.

In the face of the blue economy era that sees greater emphasis and dependence on maritime cooperation, pragmatically advancing the integration of the China-ASEAN blue economy not only helps unleash the potential of blue economy cooperation, but also injects new vitality into regional economic integration.

There's no necessity for ASEAN to appoint a spokesperson that represents an external power, including the US.

Participants called for the enhancement of China-ASEAN blue economy integration on Saturday at a forum in Haikou, a city in Hainan, South China. Accelerating the formation of China-ASEAN blue economy-themed free trade networks and large integrated markets has become a major task in their comprehensive strategic cooperation, said Chi Fulin, president of China Institute for Reform and Development (CIRD).

The overall situation in the South China Sea is still manageable; however, the current Philippine government's limited political desire to meet China halfway over the South China Sea disputes pose a big challenge to regional peace and stability, says scholars at Boao Forum for Asia.

Occasionally, human beings are born as inseparable, conjoined Siamese twins. There are two heads, but they have the same nervous or gastrointestinal system. If either of them were to strangle the other, they commit suicide – this is how US scholar Graham Allison describes China-US relations in an exclusive interview with Global Times.

Manila is getting cocky. Emboldened by US support, it is attempting to forcibly change the status quo in the South China Sea and reach a new breakthrough in Ren'ai Jiao.

India hopes that the Philippines will engage in a long-term entanglement with China in the South China Sea, depleting China's strategic resources, tarnishing China's image in the international community, and diverting China's attention in India-related issues. This delusion will not succeed.

As the tension between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea heightens and the overall situation in the region becomes more complicated, a panel of observers called for more concrete cooperation and effective management of conflict during a subforum on the issue at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 on Thursday.

Sitting 8,000 miles away and looking at China through the computer screen isn't a way to learn about China, and it's not a way for the Chinese to sit somewhere here in China to look at the US.

In the eyes of the US, the Philippines is a chess piece in the geostrategic game of containing China. We advise the Philippines to think twice before acting, read more about world history and the history of its country being colonized by the US, otherwise it will see those "chess pieces" eventually become abandoned by the US.

The ruling People Power Party's attacks around the common sense about China and the accusation of "being subservient to China" is an astonishing statement which clearly lacks common sense.

From train derailments and resulting toxic airborne events, to unchecked pandemics, crumbling roads and collapsing bridges, America's many catastrophic infrastructure failures put the utter fragility of our system into stark relief.

Who is actually creating disturbances and altering the status quo? Who is violating international law and undermining peace and stability in the South China Sea? Let us expose the false information spread by the Philippines and present the truth to the international community.

As we explore the complexities of modern-day Sinophobia in the UK, it is essential to recognize that the specter of Dr. Fu Manchu, a fictional character, and the historical prejudices he represents still influence contemporary attitudes toward China and its people.

A prerequisite for the start of the peace process in Russia-Ukraine conflict is the restoration of the minimum necessary trust in relations between Russia and the West. The tragedy in Krasnogorsk obviously does not strengthen such trust.

Every sovereign state has the right to enact laws on safeguarding national security. China is no different from any other state. Any allegation that the #Article23 legislation violates the Basic Law of Hong Kong or the principle of “one country, two systems” is unwarranted and without foundation and is blatant slander against China.

It is convenient for politicians to boost their credibility by pointing to alleged outside threats such as China as a useful distraction. There is a pattern of negative media reporting about China which affects public perceptions and shapes the UK's foreign policy positions.

The entire world – including the West – is likely to be highly dependent on Chinese EV's, solar panels, and wind turbines in the fight against global warming. Rather than acting in a small-minded and narrowly self-interested way, the West should be grateful and magnanimous toward China for doing what they have singularly failed to do.

The build-up of military power in the South China Sea will not only bring discomfort to ASEAN countries, but may also exacerbate the resurgence of the cold war mentality, triggering a bloc confrontation in this region.

The US cannot be a champion of human rights unless it is steadfast in saying and doing what is right all the time. This is the same country that is quick to condemn its rivals for presumed human rights infractions, but rarely asks, if at all, if its own moral compass is pointed in the right direction.

The US should respond to the expectations of the people of both countries through practical actions and actively promote local cooperation and cultural exchanges between the two countries rather than creating artificial obstacles.

This is the time for mankind to be united in condemning such terrible acts. We should not try to use this terrorist attack to split mankind into opposing camps. We do hope those behind this terrorist attack, directly or indirectly, will be brought to justice as quickly as possible, and their commitment to kill innocent people will be fully exposed.

The Philippines could find itself in a proxy war position. If the US decided that fighting for Taiwan island is not the way to go, then having the Philippines fight for the South China Sea would suit the US very well.

Under the leadership of the CPC, various undertakings in Xizang have led to earth-shaking changes, and people in Xizang have enjoyed their fundamental rights in all spheres. In particular, the development of education in Xizang has made important contributions to the development of China's education course.

The politicization of US military operations is further strengthened, and the joint operations of allies are significantly enhanced, according to the latest report on US military activities in the South China Sea (SCS) released by the Beijing-based think tank South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative (SCSPI) on Friday. The analysis suggests that there might be a proxy in the region, but it is unlikely that a proxy war will occur.

From the perspective of South Korea, making unilateral concessions will only make Japan act in a more arrogant fashion. Even though the two countries have to cooperate where cooperation is needed, Seoul must not waver in its principles on historical and territorial disputes.

By offering security commitments to Manila, the US has firmly controlled the Philippines, thus making the Southeast Asian country a screw in Washington's "hegemonic aircraft carrier."

China and Australia should be good economic partners rather than political rivals, as the two countries enjoy all-round and multi-field relations, and their common interests far outweigh their differences. For the sake of peace, stability and prosperity in the vast Asia-Pacific region, the two countries ought to get on good terms.

As the military leader of the US in the Indo-Pacific region, Aquilino's interpretations align with domestic extremism in the US, suggesting that he harbors extremist evil intentions inherently. Having such a person lead the US Indo-Pacific Command poses a potential threat to the countries in this region. He should be rolled out from here.

The Arab world is already in the post-US and post-West era. The US will never again have the hegemonic position it once enjoyed in the region during the 1991-2013 period. Similarly, the European powers will never again have the dominant role they once had in the region during the 1914-1945 period. The two periods represent a fleeting moment and an aberration in the long Arab history.

The legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has been completed. Prior to and following this procedure, anti-China forces in the US and the West have repeatedly manipulated public opinion, denigrating Article 23 legislation and continuously disparaging Hong Kong.

On Monday, Vladimir Putin once again won Russia's presidential election, sparking a new emotional wave in Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The US model is based on imperialism abroad and a parasitic form of capitalism at home. If their ego prevents them from learning the China model, Americans should go back to their roots and study the writings of founders like Alexander Hamilton and the classical economics of the 19th century. At the current trajectory, the US is on a path to implosion and a disastrous collision with the reality of a multipolar world.

Western democracies are becoming more and more like procedures, while China's democratic path provides wisdom for global governance in today's world that faces many challenges, said scholars who attended a forum on democracy in Beijing on Wednesday.

China opposes hegemonism and power politics, as well as the monopolization of international affairs by a few countries, and allows each country or group of countries to find their place in the global multipolar system.

The democracy promoted by the West is based on their value system and should not be imposed on others; they have no right to preach in this regard," Paudyal emphasized.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launched its third test flight last week and "accomplished several major milestones and firsts," according to the US company. This latest progress of Starship, the "star" of the global rocket launch market, has gained international attention and sparked heated online discussions in China, with some arguing that "the gap between China's spaceflight and that of the US has further widened" and "the absence of a SpaceX equivalent in China is the result of systematic problems in the country's spaceflight industry."

Western sources seem hell-bent on constantly pushing the "China threat." Whether it comes from the mouths of politicians, the security establishment or mainstream media, the invective directed at China seems unrelenting, like background noise.

According to the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC), Vladimir Putin secured a landslide victory in the country's presidential election with over 87 percent of the vote after all ballots were counted on Monday, marking his reelection with a record number of votes. Before the Russian presidential election, no one doubted that Putin would win.

With strong support from the country, the natural laws of economics, and the collective efforts of Hong Kong society, the prosperity of this city will surely continue and flourish. Hong Kong has a huge space to maintain its own characteristics, and as a hub connecting the East and the West, it cannot be replaced by any other place, nor can it be changed by some forces in the US and the UK.

Recently, a Japanese media outlet reported that the tritium content in the liquid effluent discharged by Chinese nuclear power plants far exceeds the annual emission limit of tritium in nuclear-contaminated wastewater from Fukushima. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out on March 12 that the nuclear-contaminated water produced in the Fukushima accident is in nature different from the liquid effluent from normally functioning nuclear power plants, and they could not be put in the same category.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken led an American delegation to attend the third Summit for Democracy in Seoul on March 18. According to the US State Department, the summit is essential because it "has brought together hundreds of leaders from governments, civil society, and the private sector committed to strengthening democratic governance, protecting human rights, and advancing the fight against corruption."

The third Summit for Democracy takes place from March 18 to 20 in Seoul, South Korea. Two years ago, the first summit organized by the Biden administration caused great controversy.

Boeing, a leading global aerospace manufacturer, has recently been involved in a number of accidents, which are raising eyebrows around the world. Three months into 2024, various types of the company's planes have seen problems. These problems include a door panel blowing off, an engine fire, a tire falling off and a plane rolling off the runway.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi kicked off his visit to New Zealand and Australia on Sunday. In Australia, he will hold the seventh China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Russian President Vladimir Putin won the latest election, which means he will remain in power until at least 2030. Many Western media outlets claimed that this is a "nightmare" for the West.

The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting New Zealand and Australia from March 17 to 21. It is the first time since 2017 for the top diplomat of China to make an official trip to Down Under.

According to a news report on Breaking Defense, the two US allies of Japan and the Philippines are nearing important milestones in their plans to invest in new missiles that will extend the reach of their militaries in the Western Pacific. The first set of BrahMos missile systems the Philippines bought from India is expected to reach the Philippines by the end of March. Around the same time, 30 personnel from Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force are expected to receive guidance from the US Navy to operate Tomahawk missiles the Japanese government plans to purchase from the US.

The US government is pushing itself into a quagmire, demonstrating a high level of double standards and hypocrisy. This will be a tragic chapter for both the Palestinian people and Israel, as it undermines the prospects for lasting peace in the region.

China's legitimate actions to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea cannot be slandered, and China's determination to defend national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights cannot be underestimated.

It is clear that some Western politicians, vying for positions of power, distort facts and vilify the Chinese economy because they view China as an “alien” that does not conform to the West's path of political and economic development. This creates a simplistic narrative of "good guys" versus "bad guys."

All of us have to learn from each other and assist each other in the uneasy process of maturing as a civilization. The GCI provides valuable guidance on how this process of mutual learning and mutual assistance should develop further

Emissions don't have a passport. Therefore, it is important that clean energy growth is not only in the advanced economies.

It's very clear that standing beside Israel has become less and less of a popular position among the American people. This conflict in its brutality and the level of death and chaos that has occurred has shown that this is not an ally the American people want to side with.

The West has painted the construction of stadiums as China's smokescreen for siphoning natural resources and burdening the continent of Africa with debt. Nothing can be further from the truth.

The world will not be a safer place without the UN as a prominent actor. One can hope the American officials stop creating obstacles, so that the UN is able to carry out its honorable mission.

The expression "green and low-carbon development" has been mentioned frequently at China's two sessions this year. Looking ahead, China will continue to strengthen the construction of ecological civilization, participate in global climate and environmental governance, and work with all countries for a clean and beautiful world for future generations.

The territorial disputes in the South China Sea are complex, yet they can and should be resolved through diplomatic means. Opting for an alternative course of action would prove disastrous for all parties involved.

What Egyptians and others appreciate very much is the pacifist and principled diplomacy of China, in the sense that China is a force of moderation, a friendly country that seeks to cooperate with others: former Egyptian diplomat

The Xinjiang card some Western forces have been playing has never really been about human rights but an opportunistic, exaggerated and political campaign that comes and goes as a weapon to attack China on the issue of supply chains, justify decoupling and even product bans which are in fact motivated by protectionism.

The reason why some Western media outlets were keen to declare China's target growth rate as unrealistically high is because achieving it will destroy the remnants of their claims of “peak China” – the idea that China's economy has ceased to far outgrow economies in the West.

American political elites cannot stand the global popularity of TikTok, which is beyond the control of American capital, as well as its leading role, so they want to take it over.

The so-called human rights that exclude survival and development can only be describes as an empty slogan. We do not interfere with others' understanding of human rights. The US and the West should learn to respect China's interpretation of human rights.

China's annual two sessions have begun this week. This critical series of meetings in spring is vital to defining China's approach to economic, political and foreign policy issues for the whole year. It also offers observers a window into the latest ideas and practices of China's development in various aspects, including the whole-process people's democracy, high-quality development, Chinese modernization and the wisdom the country provides to global governance.

The so-called “Chinese economic collapse” put forward by Western countries is completely incorrect, as they do not truly understand China.

Victoria Nuland, the third-highest ranking US diplomat, will retire and leave her post this month, the State Department said Tuesday. Nuland has been a frequent target of criticism for her hawkish views on Russia and its actions in Ukraine.

The US State Department issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the situation in the South China Sea, discrediting China's policies and exaggerating maritime tensions by claiming that it "stands with our ally the Philippines."

Nobody who has watched British civic life in recent years will have been in the least bit surprised that a recent study by the country's Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found only 12 percent of the public trust their politicians, a spectacular low.

Approximately a fortnight ago, a large ro-ro ship loaded with more than 5,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from a port in southern China arrived in ports in the Netherlands and Germany.

The current tension in the South China Sea is caused by the Philippines unilaterally changing the status quo and rushing to build permanent facilities to serve the illegitimate interests of some politicians.

China's annual two sessions began this week. This critical series of meetings in spring is vital to defining China's approach to economic, political and foreign policy issues for the whole year. It also offers observers a window into the latest ideas and practices of China's development in various aspects, including the whole-process people's democracy, high-quality development, Chinese modernization and the wisdom the country provides to global governance. The Global Times selected the opinions of foreign scholars to shed light on these concepts.

This week, China kicked off the two sessions, one of the most important political gatherings annually. The event offers an important window for the outside world to understand China's development, and where the world's second-largest economy is headed and top policy priorities in 2024.

The US and its Western allies' relentless crackdown against Xinjiang's cotton industry since 2020 has failed, as the industry has been maintaining sound development momentum, and is seeing rising competitiveness not only in the Chinese market but also internationally, Liang Yong, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and a member of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, one of China's eight noncommunist political parties, told the Global Times. Liang is also the director of Xinjiang cotton industry development leadership office.

The 60th year of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) isn't easy. MSC Chairman Christoph Heusgen called on everyone to look for "silver linings" among the dark clouds. Indeed, pessimism is more likely to attract attention than problem-solving. Looking beyond Europe or the North Atlantic, China, a partner, a force for stability, rather than a rival or a threat, can help overcome the lose-lose dilemma.

Many scientists and researchers in the US and China are continuing to sit on the edge of their seats as they await the final decision on the possible renewal of the US-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement (STA).

Why did Sweden abandon its 200-year-long stay out of war and its contemporary non-aligned and neutral status, which had served it so well?

The incident involving Lionel Messi not playing in Hong Kong has no impact on the city's plans to host mega events, as it is considered just an isolated case, according to a Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC) speaking to the Global Times. The city is set to host several major events to enhance its prestige.

Using violence may be cruel, but it is efficient in international relations, in the eyes of cynical US politicians. Maybe from the US perspective, the world is one big jungle and “elephants” can reach for fruits however they see fit, even if by stamping on countless “ants.”

For Putin, it is better to hold nuclear deterrence, forcing the West to compromise or show restraint on key issues, rather than actually using the weapons. Once nuclear weapons are used, the situation will escalate, and the Kremlin is likely to lose control over what happens next.

There is a country where politicians want to arrest and fine you just for wearing a mask at a protest, or send you to jail for up to six months for shouting too loudly at a public demonstration. If the police think your protest event is causing "more than minor" disruption, they can arrest you. In fact, there is a whole raft of legislation designed to stifle dissent in this country. It disguises this incremental form of repression as well-intended measures to protect public order and safety - but it is designed to protect only itself from criticism. This is Britain.

A collection of Western media outlets from the US' NBC News to the UK's Daily Mail and Canada's The Globe And Mail have hyped up a report from open-source intelligence firm Strider Technologies earlier this month about growing China-Russia economic cooperation in the Arctic. Energy and logistics investments are misportrayed as being driven by secret military intentions. However, the real secret intentions are those of the Western media, conjuring up perceptions about China's intentions in the Arctic.

In light of the Chinese police cooperating with Kiribati, the US once again turned its attention to this Pacific Island nation, and "cautioned" countries in the region against assistance from Chinese security forces, according to a Reuters report on Monday.

Recent studies found that the UK now has the least effective 5G rollout in the G7 group of advanced economies, and London lags behind rest of Europe when it comes to 5G network quality. This comes despite the government having made an electoral manifesto pledge to make gigabit broadband available to 85 percent of the UK by 2025 and nationwide by 2030. It further pledged £5 billion to achieve these results.

The economic strain felt by average working individuals in the Western world, particularly in the US, has reached a critical juncture, compelling many to reassess fundamental aspects of their lives, including decisions about family and pets. As inflation continues to surge, the financial burden on households has become increasingly untenable, leading to difficult choices and heartbreaking consequences.

If humankind is committed to its survival and prospering, it has to choose the Star Trek path over the Star Wars path.

While it is too late to save Bushnell, it may not be too late to create avenues and outlets for people like him to fight for justice in life, rather than forfeit their lives to shake the US and Americans from their foreign policy of death.

Where does America find the funds to support Ukraine so generously? Well, it all depends on how you crunch the numbers.

For the EU, returning to the path of peace and development is the solution to its estrangement with Global South countries.

The DPP authorities should understand the situation clearly and promptly adopt an appropriate attitude and take concrete measures to properly address this issue, giving an explanation to the families of the deceased and compatriots on both sides of the Straits.

A post-Pax Americana world is emerging, and it will be free from the anti-Sun Tzu dogma of the Empire of Chaos.

America has left three pillars of a free society - the right to life, the right to liberty, and the right to pursue happiness and prosperity. Yet, these truths of the American founding are being abandoned.

If the goodwill from the mainland receives a positive response from Taiwan island, then reunification can certainly be peaceful. Achieving the goal at a minimal cost is the best outcome.

If the US continues to have the ability to construct a unipolar world order, then this world order will be the worst that human society has ever seen. People must have a clear understanding of this.

Everything that happened in Ukraine was completely predictable. The US knew the risks of expanding NATO up to Russia's borders. It continued pushing and pushing, causing this war.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a touchstone for great power politics and the direction of the international landscape.

If this latest judgment goes against Assange, Wilkie's observation is hard to dispute. “If Mr Assange is extradited to the US, it would be a direct attack on media freedom, as it would set a frightening precedent for all journalists that they too are at risk of being locked up, just for doing their job.”

That frustration has made the Russians consider that they can't really trust any Western-brokered peace deal, and that this peace will have to be agreed on the basis of the realpolitik, the real situation on the ground.

We don't elect our president, and whoever is chosen by our party superiors and overlords is chosen specifically because they will continue America's uninterrupted streak of violent international adventurism: American scholar Elias Cepeda.

It is important for China to grasp the main characteristics and medium- to long-term trends of the era of change under the Russia-Ukraine conflict and to fully prepare for international and domestic responses.

Pessimistic predictions of the regional situation and negative perceptions of strategic competition among great powers are the ideological roots of Australia's expansive defense strategy. However, such a strategy will only fail to increase Australia's security.

Detaining Chinese students who have approval to study in the US is bad policy. Detaining Chinese scientists who are working all over the US is bad policy. Derailing efforts to bring the brightest minds to the US is bad policy. The time to stop all of this is now.

Today, the people of Shanxi continue to preserve traditional Chinese New Year customs in a modern way. The hearts of the people of Shanxi are as warm and bright as the colorful lights, lighting up countless homes and praying for peace across the country.

When more and more consumers around the world do not want to "dress the same," it provides a huge opportunity for the development of China's textile manufacturing industry.

With Article 23, Hong Kong will no longer be susceptible to manipulation or infiltration by international anti-China forces aiming to use this city to destabilize either the HKSAR government or the Chinese central government.

China has to make the US political elites recognize that it is futile to deal with China in the same way as it historically dealt with the Soviet Union and other major powers in history.

The mainland's regular patrols in the Xiamen-Kinmen waters serve as a warning to Taiwan authorities. Apart from making empty threats, they simply do not have the capital to cause trouble in the Taiwan Straits. The mainland's counteract capability is overwhelming, and every time there is friction and conflict, Taiwan's only ultimate choice is to retreat.

The 56 ethnic groups in China eagerly anticipate the Spring Festival every year, hoping to see ethnic integration and cultural displays. For the 56 ethnic groups in China, the Spring Festival is not just a festival but a reunion – a reunion of ethnic cultures.

The attitudes toward China at the MSC were diverse. The debate reflected the significance of China's participation in this forum. Only by actively and proactively voicing China's voices can the world see a more authentic image of China.

The US bears a lot of responsibility for starting the Russia-Ukraine conflict and most of the responsibility for sustaining it. Proxy wars are used to further the ends of the American empire to the detriment of the countries involved.

There is a growing imbalance in the West between its policy goals of development and security and its policy instruments of military and diplomacy.

As the continent goes back to the drawing board to determine how to move forward with the West, the number of African countries keen on joining hands with China and deepening relations has only grown. The year of 2024 will be a busy, productive year for China and Africa.

COFA countries and other related countries should be more aware: Instead of being used as tools of the US hegemonic strategy, it is better to uphold their own sovereignty and dignity in a dignified manner, which is truly beneficial to the long-term interests of these countries.

My hometown Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, was once known for "coal" and "pollution." But those days are long gone. With its strong promotion of the green transition and development of tourism, my hometown has become a hot tourist destination. #HometownWitness

The holiday consumption market in China has experienced significant growth, and Zibo's rise in popularity as a result of its famous barbecue and the bustling Badaju market is a testament to the country's economic potential.

The retreat of the Ukrainian army from Avdiivka occurred when Joe Biden's request for approval of the foreign aid bill was obstructed by the Republican Party in Congress. Western support has become unreliable, and this impression has gradually spread in the overall situation of the Ukrainian war, weakening the confidence and long-term expectations of Kiev and boosting Russia's morale.

For some time those who badmouth China's economy, there is no shortage of words such as "consumption downgrade", "market depression," "development slowdown," but through the Spring Festival holiday I found that this phenomenon is not completely non-existent, but at least not universal. People become more cautious when spending money. Yet people's standards for high quality products and services have been increasing.

Pessimistic "Munich Security Report 2024" displays an "anxiety from the traditional Western colonial powers - The world is changing around them, and they are no longer in total control over these changes," said Warwick Powell (Powell), chairman at Smart Trade Networks, adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology and former policy advisor to Kevin Rudd. The Munich Security Conference, one of the world's most renowned forums for debating the most pressing challenges to international security, will take place from February 16 to 18. What is the biggest problem of "security" today? What can we expect from the upcoming conference? Powell shared his views with Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin.

According to Newsweek, the Norwegian government stated in its latest annual report on security challenges that Chinese intelligence services operate "all over Europe" and that Chinese intelligence networks pose a security threat to Europe. The Norwegian intelligence agency has fabricated baseless accusations against China without providing any factual evidence, maliciously slandering and smearing China. This claim is just a new version of the "China threat" theory and an old trick to discredit China.

​Late last year, the United Nations (UN) officially listed the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, as a UN floating holiday in its calendar of conferences and meetings, starting this year. This came as long-awaited good news for many primarily East Asian cultures and societies, which have long celebrated the Lunar New Year as perhaps the most revered holiday of the year.

In New York, the US, a local ice hockey arena is filled with the dynamic posters with Chinese red, dragons and auspicious clouds as the main tone and the “Happy Chinese New Year” on the 360-degree surround screen which is fostering a festive atmosphere to a climax before becoming a sea of jubilation.

This weekend, millions are on the move in China as the country celebrates the Spring Festival. Many people are heading home to reunite with friends and family, and some are going on vacations. Many too, are flocking to the cinema to enjoy with the feast of new films during the festive season. It is well known that cinema and Spring Festival go together like dried plums and coconut juice. This year, however, there is something different happening in China's movie theatres.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is about to enter its third year, and NATO has no plans to end the bloodshed there. The latest evidence is NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg's statement –the West must be prepared for “decades-long confrontation” with Russia. Just two days before Stoltenberg's remarks were published, Russian President Vladimir Putin articulated in his first interview with a Western media outlet in two years: We are ready to talk.

Whether Tucker Carlson succeeded in any meaningful manner has been judged immediately by the world's commentators, moments after the interview with Putin was broadcast; but perhaps it will be judged more meaningfully by the public, and by history.

Editor's Note: In an election year, the world is witnessing a "tale of two Americas," with a growing number of controversies within the US escalating. What has caused the deep divisions in the country? Where are they headed? The Global Times has invited scholars from both China and the US to explore the issue. This is the third article of the series.

The conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have not distracted Washington from flexing its military muscles in the Asia-Pacific. Through one drill after another, the US is coercing regional countries into taking its side, further intensifying regional conflicts and transforming the Asia-Pacific into a more dangerous place.

Cotton and Pelosi have both fueled deep-seated racial and ideological prejudice and hostility towards China and its people. They have learned nothing from the past; they have shown nothing but contempt for the present; and they have offered nothing but fear for the future.

No game-changing aid package is expected to be announced during the upcoming US-German Summit, even though some symbolic pledges can't be ruled out for the sake of upholding Western morale and reinforcing perceptions of trans-Atlantic unity in this conflict.

The US has struggled with a congenital defect – its addiction to wars. The cackle of American think tanks and corporate media are clamoring for a delusional hot war against China. The narrative against China can only be described as psychological projection.

The US military is fundamentally unwelcome in the Middle East, and if the US government truly “does not seek conflict” as it claims, it should withdraw its troops from the Middle East.

It is in the common interest of the region and the EU to maintain and promote peace, security, stability, safety, and freedom of navigation in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS.

Even if some still view China's rise as a threat of the “dragon,” they must also enter into a new global situation of coexistence with China whether they like it or not.

If Attal's visit to Berlin can truly put aside the long history of competition between France and Germany, amplify the cooperation between the two, and come up with practical solutions to the current crises, it is believed that the “Franco-German axis” can still move forward on the bumpy ride of coopetition.

The Filipino nation is in need of the economic recovery through China's trade and imports, as well as assistance for the development of the infrastructure program “Build, Build, Build.” The country does not need more US military bases.

The Texas border crisis manifested the institutional decay and governance decline in the US, highlighting the "America against America" dynamics in a dramatic way.

India should prioritize peace, stability and development, and adopt a neighborly approach toward other countries, considering them as partners and potential friends rather than harboring unwarranted suspicions.

The primary driving force behind the US' decline and potential civil war is the internal civilizational conflict, which encompasses political correctness, worldviews, values, lifestyles and cultural perspectives.

China's dramatic breakthrough in new green technologies is offering hope not just to China, but to the whole world, because China will increasingly be able to supply both the developed and developing world with the green technology needed to meet their global targets.

China should not only have the wisdom and patience to maintain security and stability in the region, but also have the capacity to defend its own rights and respond to all kinds of provocative behaviors with new approaches, with the courage to unsheathe the sword when necessary.

Any attempts to bully Maldives into Delhi's will run against India's pledge of Neighborhood First.

Not only are US ambitions unacceptable, but they are also unrealistic, including the US Air Force's plans to reorganize its forces in preparation for a potential war with China.

Adopting a passive-defensive attitude in higher education cooperation with China is a mistake.

While China has already solved the problems of being bullied and starved, now it needs to solve the problem of being scolded.

Over the years, the “America skepticism” has been fermenting in Taiwan, which is closely related to China-US relations and the situation in the Taiwan Straits, and has manifested in the following forms.

What the EU is doing is growing its geopolitical reach into the Indo-Pacific.

The involvement of the US in the South China Sea using the Philippines is complicating the peaceful settlement of disputes.

From Russia's point of view, what is happening in the Gaza Strip is a huge tragedy. The reason for this is the paralysis of international efforts to solve the Palestine-Israel conflict. This paralysis is the result of the actions of the US and, to a lesser extent, European countries, for whom violent conflicts around the world are part of a great diplomatic game.

Recently, an "India Out" campaign has been heating up in Bangladesh. On social media, the "India Out" campaign mainly calls on Bangladeshis to boycott Indian products and oppose India's interference in Bangladesh's internal affairs, similar to the "India Out" campaign in the Maldives. Together, these two campaigns express the strong antipathy India's neighbors feel toward India. Meanwhile, the news of a possible visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to China also drew Indian attention.

Now, one year on, we need to learn three lessons from the "balloon" incident on how to build the right way for China and the US to get along with each other in the new era and avoid a recurrence of such incidents.

It would be misleading to call NATO's ongoing exercise simply a war game because that evokes scenes of people in costume reenacting historic battles or modern armies charging about, field-testing their tactics and equipment.

Being taken away by the police at the airport, put into a dark room, held and interrogated for hours, and then sent back to the home country... These events sound like something that would only appear in a James Bond movie. However, this same spy movie horror is happening to Chinese students entering the US over and over again.

The current situation in the primary stage of the 2024 US presidential election indicates an increasing possibility of a rematch between former president Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party, and the incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden. As the oldest president in US history, Biden is 81 years old, while Trump, who swore to "take back" the country, is 77 years old.

In January 2021, Britain offered British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders in Hong Kong the right of citizenship in the UK. When reflecting on the actions of the UK government over the past three years, it is difficult not to question whether the BNO visa scheme is a genuine promise or a deceptive scam.

China must further improve its economy and continuously expand its market size. This is the fundamental tool for us to counter the anti-China policies and actions of the US. In the long run, our market expansion must be faster than that of the US. This will be most detrimental to the radical political elites in the US. Strong development and market expansion speed will be the decisive factors in the comprehensive competition between China and the US.