At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit to China through Friday. It is Macron's fourth state visit to China and a reciprocal visit for Xi's historic state ...
China firmly opposes official exchanges between the US and China's Taiwan region in any form, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday when asked about China's response to US President Donald Trump's signing into law a bill that ...
China firmly opposes the UK's erroneous rhetoric in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's speech, which hyped up the “China threat” and made groundless accusations against China and interfered in China's internal affairs, a spokesperson from Chinese Embassy in the UK ...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer claimed on Monday that China has posed "national security threats" to Britain, but defended his government's decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer business ties were in the national interest, per Reuters.
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to China from December 3 to 5, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on Monday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said roughly four-hour talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida on Sunday made "additional" progress on a revised peace plan to end the Ukraine crisis, but "there is more work to be done." Meanwhile, ...
China-born giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi on Wednesday arrived safely in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, after traveling on a chartered flight from France. They were then transferred to the quarantine facility at the Chengdu Research Base of ...
The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) concluded in Belem, Brazil on Saturday with the adoption of a plan calling for a global mobilization against climate change. Participants highlighted China's constructive role as a steward of global climate change, underscoring ...
A spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday there are no plans for Chinese Premier Li Qiang to meet with the Japanese leader at G20, urging the Japanese side to maintain self-respect.
The tension between China and Japan caused by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's egregious remarks on Taiwan question continues to simmer. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that if Japan refuses to retract them or even continue to ...
Japan's stores and tourism businesses that rely heavily on inbound visitors have voiced concerns about the impact on their performances after China issued alerts advising Chinese nationals to avoid traveling or studying in Japan, Japanese media reported, noting that many ...
In response to a question over the UK's National Security Authority warning which claimed that “two LinkedIn headhunter accounts were in fact operated by China's Ministry of State Security,” Mao Ning, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said ...
China on Tuesday once again lodged stern representations with Japan over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question with visiting Japanese senior official, and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson also urged the Japanese side to retract its ...
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on Sunday begins a visit to China to take part in the fourth China-Germany High-Level Financial Dialogue. As the first minister of the new coalition government to travel to China - following Foreign Minister Johann ...
Merchandise themed around the Fujian aircraft carrier has proved hugely popular, with nearly 1,000 items sold in ten days at gift shops in Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard - where the vessel was built - around the time of its commissioning last ...
Shanghai was among the first regions to establish a maritime court. During a visit to the city's Changxing Island Circuit Tribunal on Wednesday, a Global Times reporter found that the history and evolution of Shanghai's maritime judiciary stand as both ...
As China's financial hub, Shanghai is drawing rising foreign investor interest while refining its cross-border commercial dispute framework. During a visit to the Pudong New Area on Tuesday, Global Times reporters found the district to be a microcosm of the ...
Just ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, which officially kicks off on Monday, China has sent a series of positive signals underscoring its ambitions and achievements in tackling climate change. These include a Chinese official stating ...
A retirement home isn't just for humans anymore. In China, aging pandas now have a home of their own - the world's first and only "panda retirement home."
An Australian spy chief on Tuesday accused Chinese security services of widespread intellectual property theft and political meddling and said China failed to understand how their Western counterparts operate. The remarks came on the heels of comments by Australia's Defense ...
The Economist, a British journal, has published a special report on Monday and claimed in the headline that China's improvements in air quality have hastened global warming. Chinese scientists described the logic as “jaw-dropping,” saying some Western researchers are using ...
Over the weekend, global media attention was focused on President Xi Jinping's participation in the APEC meeting and his state visit to South Korea, with China's role as a bellwether in defending multilateralism and advancing proposals, including issues like artificial ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said that China stands ready to work with South Korea to ensure the steady and long-term development of their strategic cooperative partnership, according to Xinhua News Agency.
Cheng Li-wun, new chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party of island of Taiwan took office on Saturday, saying the party is confident in demonstrating unprecedented unity and committed to reviving Taiwan's economic miracle, and usher in a century of ...
China will launch its 37th flight of the country's manned space program – the Shenzhou-21 crewed mission – at 11:44 pm Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Thursday ...
In its nationally determined contribution (NDC) announced in October, China set the goal of basically building a climate-resilient society by 2035. This demonstrates China's firm determination and sense of responsibility as a major country in addressing climate change, serving as ...
Veteran Hong Kong actor, Benz Hui Siu Hung, has passed away at the age of 76 due to multiple organ failure caused by cancer, Hong Kong's TVB issued an obituary on Tuesday morning.
China's Spring Airlines announced the launch of a special recruitment program for flight attendants at a recent press conference, opening positions to married women with children. The age limit has been extended to 40, according to media reports on Monday. ...
Li Qiang said Monday that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with various parties, uphold openness and cooperation, and continuously unleash economic potential to explore broader development space.
The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits kicked off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability."
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will raise US tariffs on Canada by 10 percent in retaliation for an anti-tariff advertisement sponsored by the Ontario government, which has further strained one of the world's largest trade partnerships.
President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him earlier Wednesday that India would halt imports of Russian oil. According to a Chinese analyst, Trump's remarks appear to be aimed at ...
Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French President, is scheduled to visit China on October 15 and 16 for a new round of the China-France Strategic Dialogue, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced. This round of dialogue is seen as ...
Spain's Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares Bueno began an official visit to China on Tuesday, lasting through Wednesday. Experts say the visit underscores Madrid's commitment to maintaining a pragmatic relationship with China to preserve ...
Over the past 40 years, Chinese courts have handled a total of 88,000 foreign-related maritime cases involving parties from 146 countries and regions, according to Shen Hongyu, director of the Fourth Civil Division of the Supreme People's Court (SPC), at ...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Thursday. During the meeting, Wang said that in today's world, more "modern Marco Polos" are needed to serve as bridges linking different civilizations. He called on ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered video remarks to the United Nations Climate Summit held in New York on Wednesday local time. Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a pivotal year for countries to submit ...
The container ship Istanbul Bridge completed its loading operations at the northern area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port on Monday, and will depart for the Port of Felixstowe, the largest container port in the UK, which marked the official launch of the ...
Recognition for Palestine is gaining momentum as several Western countries, including the UK, Canada and Australia, announced on Sunday the recognition of the State of Palestine ahead of the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General ...
On Thursday, China marked 94th anniversary of the September 18 Incident which marked the start of China's war of resistance against Japanese aggression with nationwide commemorations. Air-raid sirens echoed across multiple cities and towns, solemn bell-tolling ceremony was held in ...
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu delivered his annual Policy Address on Wednesday, outlining measures aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening the economy. The plan includes accelerating development of the Northern Metropolis, a major project near the border with ...
US President Donald Trump arrived in London on Tuesday evening for his second state visit to Britain, aiming to secure new trade and security agreements despite ongoing protests, Xinhua News Agency reported. US media called this visit "rare" as it ...
The 10th Kubuqi International Desert Forum opened Tuesday in Ordos, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. China's outstanding achievements in combating desertification took center stage, with 13.3 million hectares restored over the past five years, putting the ...
Diplomats from several countries and representatives of the United Nations visited key desertification control projects on Sunday in Bayannur, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region — a main front line in the country's vast Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program. After witnessing ...
The animals are back. From a Siberian tiger attacking villagers in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, to a herd of migrating Asian elephants in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, venomous snake encounters in South China's Hainan Province, and wild boar rampages across ...
China's commitment to addressing climate change has brings “a lot of security” to the entire world, Ana Toni, CEO of COP30 Climate Change Conference, said on Thursday at the press conference of COP30 CEO ANA TONI held in Embassy of ...
China-Brazil relations have expanded beyond traditional economic and trade cooperation to encompass political and strategic dimensions, with broad space for collaboration in jointly safeguarding multilateralism and promoting a fairer international order, Celso Amorim, chief advisor to the President of Brazil, ...
At the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting via video link in Beijing on Monday and deliver an important address, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.
China is poised to hold the grand gathering on Wednesday in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Several figures from island of Taiwan, including Yuan Juzheng from National Taiwan University and Tsai Wang Chia, Chief Operating Officer, executive Director of Want Want China Holdings, arrived in Beijing on Sunday for attending the commemorations for the Chinese People's ...
The US Commerce Department said Friday it would change a licensing system that allows Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to get US equipment for their chip plants in China, hoping to make it harder for the semiconductor giants to operate ...
British Defense Secretary John Healey denied a previous report claiming he suggested his country was ready to fight if war broke out over island of Taiwan, saying his remarks had been misrepresented, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday. A Chinese expert ...
Although the Chinese Foreign Ministry has publicly denied, some in Europe are continuing to hype the information regarding so-called "China sending peacekeepers to Ukraine."
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, 26 foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), will attend China's V-Day commemorations in Beijing, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong ...
US administration's steep 50 percent tariffs on India have taken effect on Wednesday, which makes India among the countries paying the highest tariffs in the world. Indian officials urged citizens to buy more products made in the country.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, in Beijing on Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Monday called on China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to fully leverage cooperation mechanisms and platforms, and continuously enhance exchanges and cooperation, Xinhua reported.
A Russian parliamentary delegation led by State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin arrived in China for an official visit, Russia's TASS reported on Monday, noting that the trip will focus on expanding cooperation between the two countries in various areas, including ...
The second round of a recall vote against seven legislators of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party on the island of Taiwan failed on Saturday, with none of the recall proposals being passed. The crushing defeat of the Democratic Progressive Party ...
Traditional Chinese medicines have been steadily gaining interest in the West, including Pei Pa Koa and gua sha. The Economist reported recently that sales for Pei Pa Koa, a sweet Chinese cough syrup, rose by almost a third between 2019 ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged concerted efforts to write a splendid chapter of Chinese modernization in Xizang Autonomous Region when he met with representatives from all ethnic groups and all walks of life in the plateau region, Xinhua ...
Two days ahead of the summit between US and Russian leaders that is being closely watched across the globe, tensions from all parties are mounting amid a plethora of mixed signals. The White House on Tuesday termed it a “listening ...
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon-hee has been arrested on charges of involvement in a stock manipulation scheme, election meddling and bribery, making her and her husband, former President Yoon Suk-yeol, the first former presidential couple to be detained ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with Brazil to set an example of unity and self-reliance among major countries in the Global South, and jointly build a more just world and a more ...
The venue for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, has been agreed and will be announced later, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday. If held, it would be the first face-to-face meeting ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday claimed that Ukrainian troops were fighting foreign “mercenaries” from various countries including China, Pakistan and parts of Africa, and vowed a response.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to study and absorb netizens' opinions in formulating the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), following an online campaign to seek netizens' opinions on the plan.
Solomon Islands could try to defuse a potentially explosive stoush over participation of island of Taiwan in a key regional meeting next month by restricting the gathering to Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) members — effectively excluding China, the US and ...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $565-million credit line and launched free trade talks with the Maldives on Friday during a visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago. However, Modi's visit to the Maldives was interpreted by some Indian media ...
The government of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has attached great importance to the tragic incident where six university students fell into a flotation tank during an educational visit on Wednesday, and will establish an investigation team to conduct ...
During a meeting with visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump told media, "I don't mind if he gets along with China, because we're getting along with China very well." The comment was seen by ...
As of Monday, Foshan city in South China's Guangdong Province has reported a total of 2,658 confirmed cases of chikungunya in four districts, with all cases being mild.
Some US officials have issued comments targeting at China's purchasing of Russia and Iran oils, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming that the next round of US-China talks could include Chinese purchases of Russian and Iranian oil.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with the Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman on Monday in Beijing. Wang urged the two countries to strengthen exchanges at all levels, further align the Belt and Road ...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited giant panda Fu Ni in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Thursday, who returned to China from Australia last year. Albanese wrote on social media that the “cute” panda is part of a “long-standing ...
In response to the claims made by US President Donald Trump saying that he thinks China will soon sentence people to death for fentanyl manufacturing and distribution, and he expressed optimism about the prospects of reaching an agreement with Beijing ...
China processed 38.053 million border crossings by foreign nationals in the first half of 2025, a 30.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Wednesday.
The Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting convened in Beijing last week, drawing more than 600 guests from 140 countries and regions to discuss the importance of cultural exchange amid ongoing global turbulence. Participants shared personal stories and insights that underscored ...
China has done a great job in applying technology in daily life in ways that benefit all walks of life, and that's something Malaysia hopes to learn, Chang Lih Kang, Malaysia's minister of Science, Technology and Innovation told the Global ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China is ready to work with other countries in building a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, ...
"Beijing Besieged by Waste," a documentary released in 2012 by Chinese filmmaker Wang Jiuliang, captured a staggering scene in which the capital was encircled by mountains of trash. Yet, this shocking image now seems like a thing of the past. ...
China and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to study a transcontinental railroad connecting Peru's Pacific coast with Brazil's Atlantic coast, as part of a strategic export route, Brazil's Ministry of Transport said on Tuesday. Chinese expert hailed this move ...
A Spanish institute on Monday published a survey highlighting shifting perspectives among Spaniards amid the changing world. Among them, one striking result stands out: friendly impression toward the US is now below that expressed towards China. A Chinese expert stated ...
Chinese experts said the high-level reception of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi from European countries' leaders highlighted Europe's emphasis on China ties amid complicated international relations. Moreover, Wang's visit to Europe comes at a crucial time that will help to ...
The Chinese Embassy in Israel had assisted 155 enterprise staff, Chinese students, tourists, and temporary business travelers in evacuation as of 24:00 local time on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Chinese Embassy in Israel coordinated with the Chinese Embassy in Egypt ...
Office of China National Narcotics Control Commission published China Drug Situation report on Thursday. The report showed that in 2024 the number of foreign nationals involved in drug smuggling and trafficking has significantly increased, with 249 foreign drug traffickers arrested ...
When asked about the US twice imposing tariffs on China under the pretext of the so-called fentanyl issue this year, Wei Xiaojun, executive secretary-general of the China National Narcotics Control Commission, said the so-called "fentanyl tariffs" imposed by the US ...
China National Narcotic Control Commission announced on Thursday that nitroxindole substances and 12 others, including trifluoroethyl imidate, will be placed under control to strengthen supervision and crackdown efforts, aiming to strictly prevent their abuse and spread.
“Shaolin has become a part of my life. The martial arts and Zen practice have changed my life, indeed, I would even say they saved it,” German metal singer Alea der Bescheidene, who is currently at Shaolin Temple in Central ...
The New Zealand government announced a visa waiver policy on Sunday for Chinese citizens travelling from Australia. This visa facilitation policy not only creates a favorable atmosphere before Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to China next week, but also reflects ...
The Chinese Consulate in Chicago told the Global Times it has taken note of the US authorities' arrest and prosecution of a second Chinese scholar who was planning to carry out a research project at the University of Michigan on ...
Can artificial intelligence (AI) recognize and understand things like human beings? Chinese scientific teams, by analyzing behavioral experiments with neuroimaging, have for the first time confirmed that multimodal large language models (LLM) based on AI technology can spontaneously form an ...
As the craze for the trendy Chinese toy Labubu intensifies, prices for the mischievous-looking vinyl figure have soared to around 34,000 yuan ($4,730) on some e-commerce platforms, three times the original price, the Global Times has learned.
He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, met with British finance minister Rachel Reeves in London on Sunday. Both sides held in-depth exchanges of ...
Interactions between China and Europe continue to garner global attention as officials from both sides held talks on key trade issues, including Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) imports to the EU and China's anti-dumping investigation into brandy originating from the EU. ...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the friendship and shared history between China and the Philippines on Saturday evening during a lighting ceremony in Manila to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held phone talks with US President Donald Trump at the latter's request, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
China has consistently demonstrated its commitment to implementing the Paris Agreement and will strengthen cooperation with the international community on emission reduction and environmental protection, said a Chinese scientist, whilst criticizing certain country's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement destroys rules.
The Third China-Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers' Meeting is being held in Xiamen, Fujian Province from Wednesday to Thursday, the first time the meeting is held in person in China. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of ...
Peru's minister of economy and finance emphasized the importance of coordinating and planning a meeting between the governments of Brazil and Peru, along with the Chinese delegation to advance a cross-continental railroad connecting Peru's Pacific coast with Brazil's Atlantic coast, ...
When responding to the Albanese government's pledge during the Australian election campaign to revoke the operating rights of China's Landbridge Group over the Port of Darwin in a joint media interview, Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian said that it ...
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine were scheduled to sit down on Thursday in Istanbul for their first high-level face-to-face talks since 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin was not on the Russian delegation list published by the Kremlin, and US president ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping met respectively with Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Wednesday, who are in Beijing for the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said at a press conference on Wednesday that the Beijing Declaration brings hope, showing that economically strong countries like China are considering how to contribute to the development of the world's poorest nations. ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday announced the launch of five programs to advance shared development and revitalization with Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
The relationship between China and Brazil will be unbreakable, for both sides need each other; and as long as the two countries join hands, the Global South will gain unprecedented respect in the world, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged congratulations with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU).
In the heart of Haermodun village of Hejing county, within the Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bayingolin in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a striking transformation unfolds against the backdrop of white sands. Towering white poplar trees, standing resolutely like soldiers in ...
Royals, presidents, prime ministers, and a legion of faithful are set to gather on Saturday in St. Peter's Square in Vatican to bid farewell to Pope Francis at a funeral Mass marking his at-times turbulent papacy, Reuters reported.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Beijing on Tuesday evening to pay a state visit to China through Thursday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Before his departure, Aliyev said in an interview with the Xinhua News ...
In a debate Thursday night ahead of the April 28 election, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said that China is one of the largest threats with respect to foreign interference in Canada; and that there were opportunities for Canada to ...
The US postponing its tariffs on other countries for 90 days might sound like a reprieve, but people should be bracing themselves for the US to not only move forward with the tariffs, but to also take stronger measures in ...
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday attended his first criminal trial on insurrection charges related to his attempt to impose martial law in December, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Vietnam from April 14 to 15, at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam ...
Iran and the US agreed to hold the second round of negotiations on April 19 after the two sides concluded their "indirect" talks on Saturday in the Omani capital of Muscat in a "constructive" atmosphere, according to the Iranian Foreign ...
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that Japan and NATO plan to take their partnership to the next level. In an interview with the Japan Times ahead of his planned trip to Japan, Rutte also claimed that one "could increasingly see ...
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday is scheduled to host European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential cease-fire with Russia, reported AFP. Experts viewed the summit as Europe's ...
Industry and Planning Research Institute of China Academy of Information and Communication Technology (CAICT) released a report on Tuesday on China's participation in the construction and protection of international communication submarine cables. The report highlights major breakthroughs in China's submarine ...
A public hearing on Washington proposed levies on Chinese ships docking in the US is scheduled to be held on Monday and Wednesday by Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). However, discontent toward the potential levies is simmering ...
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders plan to tell US Secretary of State Marco Rubio next week that the US-proposed “fines” on Chinese-made cargo vessels would hurt the region's oil and gas industry as well as push up transportation costs, Bloomberg quoted ...
US President Donald Trump has held what he described as a "very good" hour-long phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, a day after speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainian President put his support behind ...
Some universities and schools in various Chinese cities have announced a short "spring break" during April, as the government recently released special consumption-promoting initiatives that encourage educational institutes to explore spring or autumn breaks if the conditions allow.
In his phone call with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full 30-day cease-fire that Trump hoped would be the first step toward ...
The White House says President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun a highly anticipated call as the US administration looks to persuade the Russian leader to sign-off on a 30-day cease-fire proposal as a possible pathway to end ...
Japan and the European Union are reportedly to jointly hold a seminar for Southeast Asian coast guard officials on how to deal with "gray-zone situations,” Japan's NHK revealed, saying this will be the first such seminar to be jointly held ...
Two central government's bodies in Hong Kong reposted two opinion pieces ran by a Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao criticizing CK Hutchison Holdings, a conglomerate based in the city, for its decision to sell ports in Panama and elsewhere ...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqiang said that the two countries are emphasizing the alignment of ...
Delegations from the US and Ukraine are set to sit down at the negotiation table in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, after a public spat between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House last month, ...
With the continuous aging of China's population, how to ensure care for elderly people and improve elderly people's lives has become a topic that has drawn increasing attention from the public. Sun Jie, a member of the 14th National Committee ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the core technology of the new round of scientific and technological revolution and an important arena for great power competition. While making life easier, it has also given rise to security threats such as data breaches, ...
A press conference at the White House scheduled for Friday where US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky planned to sign the US-Ukraine minerals deal was canceled, following a tense shouting match between the two inside the Oval ...
While the US takes a step back on climate action, some developing countries are stepping up to take greater responsibility and contribute more to the global climate process.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, from Thursday to Friday.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traded accusations after high-level talks between Russia and the US in Saudi Arabia, with Trump saying Ukraine "should have never started" the conflict and that Ukraine "could have made a deal ...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed on preparations for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump, and they will maintain a channel of communication to resolve accumulated ...
Donald Trump discussed the conflict in Ukraine on Wednesday in phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump said later that Putin agreed that Washington and Moscow will immediately engage in direct negotiations aimed at ...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday kicked off a series of diplomatic activities, which include visits to the UK, Ireland, and attending a slew of multilateral conferences namely the Munich Security Conference, a UN Security Council high-level event and ...
China allows tour groups from ASEAN countries to visit Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, free of visa, for up to six days, the National Immigration Administration announced on Monday.
Following the death of Barbie Hsu (Hsu Shiyuan, also known as Big S), a renowned Taiwan-born actress and TV host, which was partly attributed to influenza, discussions about the flu in Japan have surged on Chinese social media. Netizens are ...
After a decade, the retrial of Zhang Zhengbo, dubbed as China's "Breaking Bad," in Wuhan has resulted in a revised verdict. In December 2024, the Hubei High People's Court issued a retrial judgment, sentencing Zhang to 15 years in prison ...
US Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports, crippling roadways and killing at least 10 people; almost at the same time, new wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles on ...
The return of Donald Trump to the White House has sparked a sharp debate among experts over the future of China-US relations. Speaking at Davos, a prominent American scholar suggested that Trump's unconventional approach to diplomacy could bring about a ...
Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, Malaysia. At the meeting, the bloc discussed transnational crimes including online scam syndicates, and called for closer cooperation with China to combat ...
In this final installment, the Global Times ventures deep into the mountains of Southwest China's Sichuan Province. Accompanied by researchers and experienced keepers, several panda mothers and their cubs are undergoing training to prepare for the cubs' return to the ...
The Chinese military conducted joint sea-air combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea from Friday to Saturday to maintain peace and stability in the area, according to a statement by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command. ...
China welcomes the Gaza ceasefire agreement and hopes that this agreement will be implemented effectively and that there will be a full and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response ...
When asked to comment on the arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Guo Jiakun, Chinese FM spokesperson, said "We don't comment on the ROK's (Republic of Korea) domestic affairs. China and the ROK are important neighbors and cooperation partners. ...
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested in presidential residence Wednesday, becoming the country's first sitting president to be kept in custody over his short-lived martial law imposition, media reported.
China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Tuesday met with a delegation of Japan's ruling coalition, led by Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama of the Liberal Democratic Party and Secretary General Makoto Nishida of the Komeito Party.
A delegation of Japan's ruling coalition kicked off its visit to China from Monday to Wednesday, marking the first China-Japan ruling parties exchange since 2018, according to an announcement made by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) ...
A memorial ceremony was held at 9:30 am on Monday morning to honor the earthquake victims in Chamco Township, the area most severely affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Dingri County, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
There's no new infectious disease emerged in China recently; and overall positive rate for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) testing is rising but fluctuating near a plateau, with a decline observed in northern China, said Chinese health officials on Sunday. They also ...
Yang Guorong trudged through the sun-dappled forest. Her steps were sometimes heavy, sometimes light, accompanied by her teammates.
Walking across the sand dunes, Lu Qi steps on sand divided into square blocks by straw.
China and Sri Lanka are strategic cooperative partners that help each other with sincerity and enjoy everlasting friendship, and the two countries have close high-level interactions, Mao Ning, spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response to media ...
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Sunday slammed the US after the latter announced a new round of military assistance worth $571.3 million and approval of $295 million worth of arms sales to ...
In response to the US announcement of military assistance worth $571.3 million and approval of $295 million worth of arms sales to Taiwan on Friday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday that China strongly deplores and firmly opposes ...
In response to an inquiry regarding a bipartisan group of US lawmakers proposing three bills aimed at addressing "China's role in the US fentanyl crisis," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said China certainly won't accept it when some US ...
In response to an alleged "Chinese spy" case in the UK, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that the "China espionage" accusation is just preposterous. Advancing China-UK relations is in the interest of both countries, and conducive ...
The pair of giant pandas Xingqiu and Yilan arrived in Adelaide, South Australia, on Sunday morning, marking the start of a new phase in China-Australia panda conservation efforts.
Saudi Arabia and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to all provisions of the Beijing Agreement, and their continued efforts to consolidate good-neighborly and friendly relations between the two countries. They welcomed the continued positive role of China and held that China's support and follow-up to ...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reportedly didn't get meeting he sought with US president-elect Donald Trump, who though met with Argentina's President Javier Milei last week. Observers said that the cold shoulder Ishiba received may be a sign that Japan ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday met with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru. The Chinese President said that the Taiwan question, democracy and human rights, China's path and ...
Recently, Global Times reporters Zhao Yusha and Bai Yunyi conducted an exclusive interview with the Peruvian Ambassador to China, Marco V. Balarezo, regarding China-Peru relations and APEC cooperation. In the interview, Balarezo highly praised China's important role and influence in ...
Indian media have recently hyped Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's reported visit to China as a sign of strained relations between Kathmandu and New Delhi.
Several foreign leaders, including Italian President and Indonesian President, will visit China this week. Amid a turbulent international political landscape, these visits underscore that many countries regard China as a key guardian of global peace and stability, and as a ...
“The idea that the Argentine government is trying to decouple from China is not correct; on the contrary... the relationship between Argentina and China has resulted in broad benefits for both parties,” Marcelo Suarez Salvia, Ambassador of Argentina to China, ...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday vowed to take resolute countermeasures and take all measures necessary to firmly defend national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, after the US approved nearly $2 billion in arms sales to the island of Taiwan. ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on "BRICS Plus" countries to strive for common security, common development and harmony among civilizations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS members to conform to the general trend of the rise of the Global South and actively respond to the call of countries to join the BRICS cooperation mechanism. The group should ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have found the right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other which features non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party, during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir ...
The 16th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, has drawn global attention as it marks the first summit since the group's expansion.
The 16th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in Kazan, Russia from October 22-24, attracting global attention as it marks the first summit after the organization's expansion. The Global Times (GT) spoke with Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui ...
President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia from October 22 to 24, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.
The UK has once again invoked a strategy of "checks and balances" against China, as its politicians have begun to hype allegations that Chinese hackers are targeting UK critical infrastructure. This rhetoric, coming ahead of reported visit by the British ...
Sri Lanka is to place on record its request for membership of BRICS at the outreach BRICS summit to be held in Kazan, Russia, the country's Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said on Monday. The application signals the wide recognition ...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday kicked off his trip to Pakistan, where he is scheduled to attend the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to be held ...
The Indian media's zero-sum mentality and their suspicion of China's normal military exchanges with South Asian countries have been exposed, Chinese experts said, as several India media adopted a wary tone in their coverage of a Chinese naval fleet's visit ...
Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries convened a summit on Wednesday in Vientiane, capital city of the Laos, with the goal of boosting the region's economic and security cooperation under spotlight.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 27th China-ASEAN Summit, the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit to be held in Vientiane, Laos from October 9 to 12, and pay an official visit to Laos.
China firmly supports Lebanon in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and national dignity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib in New York on Monday. According to media reports, Israeli strikes Monday on Lebanon killed at ...
On Sunday, the local government of Kinmen, the island of Taiwan, organized a warm welcome ceremony for the first tour group from the Chinese mainland since the pandemic, a Kinmen official told the Global Times on Monday.
The exchange of heavy fire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah has escalated an already tense situation in the Middle East to a dangerous boiling point, added the risk of spill-over, Chinese observers noted on Sunday. The latest conflicts have further ...
China oppose any act that infringes on Lebanon's sovereignty and security and express concerns over possible escalation of tensions in the region that this incident might trigger, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The remarks ...
China and the US have made significant progress in drug control cooperation in various areas, and both sides will continue to communicate and exchange in the future, Yu Haibin, deputy director general of the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Ministry of ...
Chinese and international celebrities, including Jay Chou, Ye, and Mariah Carey, will perform in cities across China for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival holidays.
After nearly a month of speculation, German media reported on Saturday that two German warships are scheduled to transit the Taiwan Straits in mid-September. This move, if it takes place, will likely be seen as a muscle-flexing move and a ...
Pope Francis, at 87 years old, embarked on the longest and farthest trip of his pontificate, beginning a 12-day Asia-Pacific tour on Monday. Chinese analysts see this journey as a “rare opportunity” for the Pope to deepen his understanding of ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday started holding bilateral events with foreign leaders who will attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), set to run from Wednesday to Friday in Beijing.
Editor's Note: The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit will be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The theme of this year's summit is "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared ...
Editor's Note: The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit will be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6. The theme of this year's summit is “Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared ...
A tour bus filled with travelers passed by a bustling construction site in a suburb of Tanzania's Zanzibar, adorned with posters of Chinese companies and where Chinese engineers were busy at work. One American tourist couldn't help but wonder: why ...
China has demonstrated advanced unmanned technology for counter-terrorism at an international forum, including intelligent drone swarms and bird-like ornithopters. These technologies help users rapidly and precisely locate and target terrorists, even in complex terrains.
The Great Wall-2024 International Forum on Counter-terrorism kicked off in Beijing on Tuesday with a focus on unmanned technology in combating terrorism. The forum has been widely praised by participants for highlighting China's active role and contribution toward global efforts ...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine, as well as New Delhi's ties with Moscow, were put to the test after Kiev hinted that signing the communique of the Switzerland Ukraine peace conference is ...
China will focus on raising serious concerns regarding the Taiwan question, addressing development rights and strategic security in discussions with the US during National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan's upcoming visit to Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
By shuttling between both Russia and Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be hoping to use "yoga diplomacy" to show India's flexibility in bridging the gap between conflicting parties. However, strength is what New Delhi lacks in making "yoga diplomacy" ...
The US' constant hyping of the "China nuclear threat" theory is a convenient pretext for the US to shirk its obligation of nuclear disarmament, expand its own nuclear arsenal and seek absolute strategic predominance, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
Since China's first AAA game, Black Myth: Wukong, was officially released at 10 am on August 20, its numerous filming locations have captivated the attention of the game's legions of fans. Bookings for one of the filming locations even rose ...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge the differences that are holding up a cease-fire and hostage release deal in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same. ...
