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China's top political advisory body starts annual session

The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, opened its annual session on ...

China signals commitment to stability, cooperation at NPC press conference amid turbulent global landscape

A rare spring snow dusted Beijing on Wednesday, but the chill did little to deter the Chinese and foreign ...

We hope Taiwan compatriots clearly understand 'Taiwan independence' is a dead end: NPC deputy from Taiwan delegation

"We hope that the vast number of Taiwan compatriots clearly understand that 'Taiwan independence' is a dead end, external ...

Spanish PM delivers strong rebuttal to Trump's reported full trade embargo threat
As the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran enters its fifth day, tensions between Washington and Madrid have drawn ...

OP-ED

'Two sessions' serve as important window for understanding China's governance: Global Times editorial

The system of the CPPCC serves as a key institutional form of socialist consultative democracy with Chinese characteristics.

A pawn's bet: Can DPP find security as the US' chess piece?

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GT Voice: At MWC, Chinese firms show a viable path to share AI dividends

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CHINA

Virtues of planning ahead: Why five-year plans work for China
When China's national lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing for the annual "two sessions," one document will stand out: a draft 15th Five-Year Plan, the blueprint that will guide the world's second-largest economy from 2026 to 2030.
China to send special envoy on Middle East mediation; 'red line' on civilian protection must not be crossed: Chinese FM
More than 470 Chinese nationals safely evacuated under organization of Chinese embassy and consulates in Iran: FM
China to send special envoy on Middle East mediation; 'red line' on civilian protection must not be crossed: Chinese FM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday spoke separately in phone talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al ...

Japan's reported plan to boost Iwoto island military build-up signals resurgent militarism, undermining regional peace: expert
Against the backdrop of strained China-Japan relations, Japan, per media disclosures, continues to amplify claims of "Chinese military threats" rhetoric to justify fortifying armed positions on Pacific islands. Chinese military ...

Confidence to open up quantum computing service stems from a self-controlled and integrated industrial chain: NPC deputy
China's confidence to open up its quantum computing service to the world and to export components of quantum computers to Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries stem from a ...

SOURCE

Boosted business confidence to fuel China-South Korea economic cooperation, Chinese and South Korean diplomats say
Maritime transport needs to become stronger by becoming bigger, smarter, greener: CPPCC National Committee member
China's services, manufacturing activity surge in Feb: surveys
China's services activity expanded at a robust pace in February, with the services purchasing managers' index (PMI) hitting 56.7, while the manufacturing PMI rose to 52.1, the highest reading in more than five years, according to a private survey on Wednesday.
Tarim Oilfield hits 500 billion cubic meters in natural gas output
The Tarim Oilfield in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region had surpassed a cumulative total of 500 billion cubic meters of natural gas as of Tuesday, according to the oilfield ...

Chinese tour companies strive to get travelers stranded in Middle East home
As resumption of flights in the Middle East remains very limited, Chinese tour companies are making various efforts to get their travelers who have been stranded in various Middle Eastern ...

Domestic brands gain ground as China's smartphone market shows resilient, diversified growth
Shipments in the Chinese smartphone market in 2025 underscored resilient demand for multiple domestic brands, while Apple also reported solid growth, according to a report from market research firm Omdia. ...

LIFE

Sports awards could inspire new hope even during tough times
With the underwhelming performance of the senior national team and lingering scandals in domestic football, some fans have questioned the necessity of holding the Chinese Footballer of the Year Awards ...

Archaeologists discover 25 new pre-Qin sites in Zhejiang Province
Archaeologists in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, have uncovered 25 sites along the Fenghua River dating back to the period prior to the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC), according to the Ningbo ...

National Traditional Orchestra to launch concert season blending heritage with innovation
On Tuesday, the day of the Lantern Festival, the China National Traditional Orchestra (CNTO) announced the launch of a landmark initiative: Its first-ever formal concert season This move fills a ...
A star in the making: Chinese football prodigy keeps feet on ground amid high expectations
Few people had predicted that a young Chinese player could finish atop the domestic top scorer list in the Chinese Super League (CSL), but Wang Yudong of Zhejiang FC surprised many last season. At just 19 years old, the Zhejiang FC forward has won ...
Local documentaries give unique perspective of China
More than 30 films to hit Chinese theaters in March