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China steps up diplomatic push as US-Israeli war against Iran hits two weeks

As the US-Israeli war against Iran entered the two-week mark on Friday, global concerns are mounting with almost no ...

China calls for keeping global critical mineral supply chains safe, stable, opposes 'small-circle' rules

China on Friday called on all parties to play a constructive role in safeguarding the stability and security of ...

China, US to hold trade talks in France on March 14-17

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central ...

Japan approves bill to set up intelligence body; move stirs up tensions in Asia-Pacific and fuels resurgence of Japanese militarism: Chinese expert
The Japanese government on Friday signed off on a bill to create a "National Intelligence Council," a new command ...

OP-ED

Global Security Initiative offers a valuable reference for breaking Middle East deadlock: Global Times Editorial

At this crossroads where the flames of conflict continue to spread, what the international community needs is a path that ends the current cycle of retaliation while addressing the legitimate security concerns of all parties.

Hong Kong will continue to get stronger and stronger within GBA over next five years: city business magnate

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GT Voice: OpenClaw craze, followed by caution provides snapshot of AI app market

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CHINA

China's Long March-8A rocket launches new internet satellites
China launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket on Friday in the southern island province of Hainan, sending a new group of internet satellites into space.
Wuhan hospital apologizes, suspends staff after patient left on MRI scanner table for nearly six hours
Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission enters prototype development phase this year, chief designer tells media
Japan approves bill to set up intelligence body; move stirs up tensions in Asia-Pacific and fuels resurgence of Japanese militarism: Chinese expert
The Japanese government on Friday signed off on a bill to create a "National Intelligence Council," a new command center for intelligence policy headed by the prime minister, and an ...

HKSAR govt actively aligns with national 15th Five-Year Plan to promote high-quality development: chief executive
John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday that Hong Kong will actively align with the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan to ...

China launches two new test satellites
China on Friday sent two new test satellites into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.

SOURCE

China to impose anti-dumping duties on halogenated butyl rubber imports from Japan, Canada: MOFCOM
Apple lowers App Store commissions in China, a move to boost developers' earnings and align with regulators: expert
Volkswagen, XPENG unveils first co-developed model in Anhui, highlighting growing China-Germany auto cooperation
Germany's Volkswagen Group announced on Friday that its first model jointly developed with China's XPENG has officially entered production in Hefei, capital city of East China's Anhui Province. This medium-to-large electric SUV is expected to launch in China in the first half of 2026, and it marks another ...
Chinese commercial space firm targets SQX-3 maiden launch in 2026
China's commercial aerospace company iSPACE announced on Thursday that its self-developed SQX-3 carrier rocket is scheduled to conduct its maiden launch in 2026, the Global Times learned from the company.

Embodied intelligence powers China's logistics in 2025: report
In 2025, hotspots in China's logistics technology development emerged frequently, with new types of equipment achieving large-scale application. In particular, “AI Plus” has been deeply integrated into logistics, effectively helping ...

Surging memory chip costs drive smartphone firms to hike prices
Multiple Chinese smartphone makers are planning March price hikes due to soaring memory chip prices, media reported, including OPPO, which said it will adjust prices for some products online and ...

LIFE

Ancient bronze drum from about 2,000 years ago discovered in Southwest China
A bronze drum dating to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) has been unearthed by a farmer in Weixin county, Southwest China's Yunnan Province. The relic was likely used as an ...

'Blades of the Guardians' cuts a new path for Chinese 'wuxia' films
After 24 days in theaters, Chinese wuxia (martial hero) film Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert has surpassed 1.3 billion yuan ($179 million) at the Chinese mainland ...

Small characters, big history: Key to good stories is delving deep into life: screenwriter
On the cracked fields of East China's Shandong Province, a family sets out on a grueling journey northeast. Between the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and the outbreak of the September ...
Stories go global: Chinese publishers share rich heritage, literary voices at London Book Fair
In China's exhibition area of the 2026 London Book Fair, many visitors lingered at a table featuring renowned Chinese tea brands. Some local readers, with coffee cups in hand, accepted a cup of Chinese tea offered by staff members, savoring its flavor, others picked up a book on ...
China wins historic gold in Paralympic wheelchair curling
China's F1 dream gains speed, even though Zhou remains a reserve driver