In the 16th installment of the “Practitioner's Insights” column, Global Times spotlights how Chinese-invested wind power projects in South Africa have helped resolve the country's chronic power shortages, delivering stable electricity to more households, opened doors for young South Africans ...
In this third installment of the Global Times' investigative series, we examine the latest Japanese domestic and international reactions to Takaichi's hardline rhetoric, and how this far‑right, militaristic‑leaning prime minister has, to some extent, become the biggest source of unease ...
Editor's Note: Chinese President Xi Jinping has pointed out, "To understand China today, one must learn to understand the Communist Party of China (CPC)." With the rapid development of China's economy and society, and the steady advancement of the Chinese ...
The "Global South Dialogue - China-Africa Roundtable Forum" was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday, where dozens of guests from Chinese and African political circles, academia and the media held in-depth exchanges on topics such as implementing the Global ...
To celebrate 35 years of China-Namibia diplomatic ties, 12 Namibian Gen-Z embarked on a 10-day trip exploring China's nuclear tech – from Hualong One power bases to smart mines. They marveled at high-speed trains, forged friendships, and left inspired to ...
Shanghai has entered a "global China Studies moment" as it is gathering over 500 scholars from around the world in Shanghai for the Second World Conference on China Studies from Monday to Wednesday. In this city, which has witnessed countless ...
For a long time after World War II concluded, the international community broadly acknowledged China's sovereignty and associated rights in the South China Sea. As a responsible major power, China has steadfastly dedicated itself to upholding regional peace and stability ...
It sounds exaggerated, but "crossing the border to Russia in just 5 minutes" is a daily reality for residents of the China-Russia border city Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Heihe and Blagoveshchensk - the capital of Amur Oblast in Russia's Far ...
Historical treaties defining the Philippines' borders never included Huangyan Dao, archives show. The 1935 Philippine Constitution excluded it too. So how did the Philippines illegally claim Huangyan Dao in the #SouthChinaSea? Uncover the history that proves Huangyan Dao is China's, ...
The US State Department official's dismissal of the Chinese senior diplomat's statement in Hong Kong - which clarified the "Four Nos" requirements and warned the newly appointed US Consul General against interfering in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)'s affairs ...
The 3rd Marine Spatial Planning Cooperation Workshop for Maritime Silk Road Partner Countries and the Conference of the Marine Spatial Planning Partnership, hosted by the China Oceanic Development Foundation (CODF), is being held in Beijing from Sunday to Monday. The ...
On the afternoon of September 23, the closing ceremony of the 3rd China Merchants Group C Star Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program (hereinafter referred to as the "C Star” program) and the Youth Leadership Dialogue were held at Peking University. ...
The closing ceremony of the “2025 C Star Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program” and the Youth Leadership Dialogue were successfully held at Peking University on Tuesday. African young participants shared significant insights gained through the program at the ceremony, highlighting ...
Chinese AI developers have recently launched "migration" services to support their customers to seamlessly switch from Claude AI models to indigenous AI tools that match performance but cost less.
The highly-anticipated film Evil Unbound themed on Unit 731, a notorious Japanese germ-warfare unit created during World War II (WWII), hits Chinese cinemas on Thursday.
From September 9 to 15, 24 media professionals from 19 countries, including Russia, Germany, and Australia, gathered in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for a seven-day visit. As the journalist accompanying them throughout, I read some cautious expressions on ...
Editor's Note: China's human rights stories are unfolding in a new era of comprehensive deepening reform and historic changes. It is a key component of China's poverty alleviation and whole-process people's democracy, a thorough reformation in judicial, medical insurance, and other ...
Since ancient times, some waters in the South China Sea have been full of navigation risks due to the presence of numerous reefs and hidden shoals. However, this has not stopped the hardworking and brave Chinese people from exploring in ...
Beneath the glowing lights of the Haihe River, Tianjin, in North China, welcomes a globally watched "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Moment." On the evening of August 31, the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin was ablaze with lights. Its grand ...
This is the 10th installment in the "Practitioners' Insights" series, where Global Times reporters interviewed Flying Tigers veterans Harry Moyer and Melvin McMullen, as well as Jeff Greene, chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, the "memory guardian" of this ...
Robert Koopman, former WTO chief economist, argued that protectionism is an ineffective tool for addressing US-China trade imbalances in a recent exclusive interview with the Global Times. The expert, who has long been studying US' tariff policies and the broader ...
Economists and the semiconductor industry in the Philippines have expressed pubic alarm over the US' recent proposal to slap 100 percent tariffs on Philippine semiconductor exports to the US, warning of potentially devastating consequences. Speaking with Philippine scholars and industry ...
Global scholars and experts from China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, the UK and other countries discussed the historical and legal basis for China's recovery of the Nansha Qundao in the South China Sea, and called for respect for ...
Editor's Note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Winning the war is a great victory of the national spirit with patriotism at ...
This summer, China's stand-up comedy scene has once again been ignited by two hit variety shows. This time, one notable phenomenon has drawn widespread attention and discussion: more female comedians have stepped onto the competitive stage. Talk Show and Its ...
This is the eighth installment in the "Practitioner's Insights" series. The Global Times spoke with Chinese peacekeeper and military doctor Li Dongdong, who shared how China's "Blue Helmets" use scalpels to fulfill their peace mission, showcasing the Chinese military's global ...
Another Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large language model is now open-source: Chinese AI company Zhipu AI, which was once named by OpenAI as a "global competitor," launched its new-generation flagship model, the GLM-4.5, on Monday evening. Designed as a foundational ...
Another Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large language model is now open-source: Chinese AI company Zhipu AI, which was once named by OpenAI as a global competitor, launched its new-generation flagship model, the GLM-4.5, on Monday evening.
On Tuesday morning, Philippine Coast Guard vessel 9701, operating in the waters near China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, deliberately provoked China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels 21550 and 5009, which were conducting rights protection and law enforcement operations ...
In 1999, during the NATO aggression on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Serbia's 250th Air Defense Missile Brigade, then part of the Yugoslav air defense forces, gained global fame by using a second-generation S-125 missile to shoot down a US ...
Editor's Note: Large models, robots, intelligent manufacturing, autonomous driving... In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made headlines around the world. In real life, AI has permeated all aspects of human society, helping with scientific research in laboratories, ...
On June 21, 2025, the summer solstice bathes Mohe - China's northernmost city nestled at the northern tip of China's "rooster-shaped" map in Heilongjiang Province - in over 21 hours of daylight. Tucked beneath the northern slopes of the Great ...
The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Friday that it has taken necessary measures against Philippine official vessel 3006, which deliberately intruded into the adjacent waters of China's Huangyan Dao, despite repeated warnings and dissuasions from the Chinese side.
As the Global Times reporters journeyed through Kazakhstan to uncover its growing bond with China, we were struck by the vibrant wave of “Chinese fever” sweeping this Central Asian nation. Walking the streets of Astana, reporters often meet locals warmly ...
Near the international airport in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, a light rail train, painted in the deep blue of Kazakh national flag, hangs on the newly built elevated tracks, its car bodies freshly hoisted into place. A Chinese engineer ...
On June 17 local time, the second China-Central Asia Summit took place in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Outdoor screens across the city featured summit posters with Chinese characters, while the national flags of China and the five Central Asian ...
TCM is winning over hearts in Kazakhstan! At the China-Kazakhstan Traditional Medicine Center in Astana, locals rave about instant relief & "China speed." More than 38,000 patients have been served. How are these ancient Chinese healing tricks becoming a hit ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Monday with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit. Xi said that China stands ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and world peace and development with ...
In a recent exclusive written interview with Global Times reporters Hu Yuwei and Zhao Juecheng (GT), Kazakhstan's Ambassador to China, Shakhrat Nuryshev (Nuryshev), expressed his belief that the first China-Central Asia Summit, held in Xi'an in 2023, pioneered a new ...
While the second China-Central Asia Summit is set to open, preparations are in full swing in Astana as public and scholars eagerly anticipate the event, the Global Times observed on Sunday.
At the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Friday.
The Astana International Forum (AIF) opened on Thursday in Astana, Kazakhstan, gathering over 1,000 attendees, including heads of state, corporate executives, distinguished scholars and delegates from more than 70 nations, to address pressing global issues such as energy security, climate ...
Chinese and Central Asian media representatives called for enhanced cooperation to promote people-to-people connectivity, uphold fairness and development, and jointly combat fake news, thereby strengthening good-neighborly relations and injecting a dose of stability into a turbulent world at the 2025 ...
For Sergei, this isn't just therapy - it's a cultural adventure, a bridge between his Siberian roots and the warm, mysterious world of Chinese healing. This scene - part therapeutic ritual, part cultural spectacle - is routine at the hospital, where ...
A briefing by the China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Thursday that Philippine government vessels 3002 and 3003 illegally intruded into the waters near Zhubi Jiao and Tiexian Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao on Wednesday without permission from the Chinese ...
This is the first installment under the theme of "Witnesses of Struggle." In this installment, the Global Times retraces the footsteps of key commanders from China's Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army (NAJUA) - the country's northernmost frontline force during the War ...
The Global Times obtained a set of photographs from China Coast Guard on Tuesday showing that CCG officers enforced maritime management and exercised sovereign jurisdiction at Tiexian Jiao in the South China Sea through on-reef inspection and evidence collection of ...
By creating authentic and relatable content, these county influencers are boosting the sales of agricultural products, stimulating catering consumption, and tourism. Such efforts have become one of the engines driving rural revitalization.
A report released by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday indicates that the coverage areas of reef-building corals on the reef flats of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in the South China Sea have both decreased, and the reduction ...
The Global Times recently obtained an exclusive set of photographs, showing that in mid-April, the China Coast Guard (CCG) enforced maritime management and exercised sovereign jurisdiction at Tiexian Jiao in the South China Sea by conducting on-reef inspection and evidence ...
"Thank you, Chinese suppliers -we love you! Please drop your business or factory links below comments section for clothing, furniture, wigs, and more." This was the message Courtney Ferguson, a New York shopper, posted on RedNote, China's popular lifestyle social ...
China and Saudi Arabia have pledged to deepen nuclear security cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Nuclear Energy Development Safety and Security at the first China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Forum on the Peaceful Use of ...
In the third installment of "Translator's Voices" column comprised of interviews with translators of the book series from various countries, GT reporter Hu Yuwei talked to Dr Chea Munyrith (Chea), president of the Cambodian Chinese Evolution Researcher Association and the ...
China-Malaysia cooperation in high-tech industries such as big data, 5G is picking up pace and will further expand, as the two countries have agreed to explore cooperation on new quality productive forces, according to Chinese and Malaysian business representatives.
The transition from a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Malaysia to a vision of a community with a shared future exemplifies the deepening mutual trust and collaboration between the two nations, Dato' Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan, president of the ...
Over the decades, Malaysia has been one of China's closest neighbors, a trusted friend, and win-win partner. Today, bilateral relations are at their best in modern history, with fruitful achievements across all fields of cooperation benefiting both peoples, Gan Tian ...
In the China Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum in Haiyan county, Jiaxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, a quartz clock hangs on the wall. Its two-foot square face, framed in deep brown wood, exudes a vintage charm. Under dim museum ...
Often hailed as the “Glory of the Nation,” Qinshan Nuclear Power symbolizes a remarkable journey in the history of the People's Republic of China. It all began in the spring of 1985 when the first concrete was poured on the ...
As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to unfold, robots are emerging as a transformative force in the elderly care industry across China. With innovations ranging from feeding robots to those designed for rehabilitation and hygiene assistance, an increasing array ...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is reportedly to arrive in the Netherlands amid charges related to his crackdown on drugs, the Philippine media Inquirer reported. Duterte will be taken to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) detention unit after landing, where ...
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been placed under local police custody following the issuance of a red notice by Interpol against him, Philippine Presidential Communications Office confirmed on Tuesday morning.
The third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, wrapped up on Monday. The third session of the 14th National People's Congress will conclude on Tuesday.
With China's population of seniors over 60 surpassing 300 million, ensuring a happy and fulfilling life for all elderly individuals has become a pressing concern for both families and the nation. How can the new generation of seniors in China ...
Editor's Note: Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has used the metaphor of “calculating accounts” on many occasions to expound key issues. Whether they ...
An exclusive video recently obtained by the Global Times clearly shows extensive burn marks on a grounded Philippine military vessel, which has been illegally stranded at the lagoon slope of Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) since 1999.
Images obtained from a scientific satellite operated by a Chinese research institution reveal that the nighttime landscape of Myawaddy, a region along the Thailand-Myanmar border notorious for its concentration of telecom fraud activities, has grown noticeably dimmer, the Global Times ...
Editor's Note: In the Joint Statement between the China and Kyrgyz on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for a New Era, issued on February 5, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is regarded as a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity between China and ...
A chartered flight repatriating the first batch of Chinese nationals totaling 200 suspected of being involved in fraud crimes from Myanmar landed in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, via Thailand on Thursday afternoon. This marks a milestone and remarkable achievement ...
Editor's Note: With China's population of seniors over 60 surpassing 300 million, ensuring a happy and fulfilling life for all elderly individuals has become a pressing concern for both families and the nation. How can the new generation of seniors in ...
Senior officials from Myanmar, China, and Thailand have arrived in Myawaddy in Myanmar to crack down on telecom fraud and illegal online gambling operations, China Media Group reported on Monday, citing Myanmar's State Administration Council's Information Team.
In August 2019, in a reply letter to residents of Xiadang Township in Ningde, East China's Fujian Province, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed delight over local villagers being lifted out of poverty and living a better life. After 30 years ...
Editor's Note: In recent years, with the continuous upgrading of China's products and the acceleration of internationalization, many local specialties in China have gradually broken regional boundaries and entered global markets, becoming new favorites among international consumers. In this “My Treasured ...
A video of someone claiming to be a staff member at the US embassy in Manila, Philippines, being issued a traffic ticket and refusing to cooperate, then accusing Philippine law enforcement officers of intending to sell his personal information to ...
The Spring Festival holds a special place in the hearts of the Chinese people, embodying warmth and family joy. During this festive season, the celebrations of countless ordinary families resonate deeply with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who genuinely cares about ...
After the successful rescue of Chinese actor Wang Xing from Myawaddy, rampant criminal activities along the Thailand-Myanmar border have drawn great attention worldwide. A wave of similar cases has emerged, revealing the plight of many trapped individuals and prompting their ...
What can breathe new life into an elderly American woman battling a serious blood disease? Many answers may come to mind, but one that's hard to imagine is the gift of life from a stranger - a Chinese man she ...
The rampant telecom fraud in northern and eastern Myanmar has recently made headlines again following the rescue of Chinese actor Wang Xing who claimed to have fallen into a scam park after being brought to Myawaddy, a city in east ...
A joint letter asking for help from the families of 174 individuals trapped in Myanmar has been trending on China's social media platform Sina Weibo on Thursday, following the rescue of Chinese actor Wang Xing from a Thailand-Myanmar border region, ...
"Kuliang, Kuliang!" American resident Milton Gardner repeatedly whispered the word on his deathbed. As a place where Gardner spent the most joyful 10 years in his life, Kuliang was Gardner's childhood home in China that he failed to return to ...
Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards have made positive comments on the cooperation achievement in 2024, discussed and determined the future cooperation direction and specific projects, and fully exchanged views on topics of common interest during the eighth high-level work meeting ...
As Macao celebrated the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland on Friday, the city highlighted the vigorous development and achievements of its deepening integration into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Editor's Note: In today's world, green has become the defining color of the New Era in China, with green development emerging as a significant feature of Chinese modernization. Green development, which seeks to promote harmony between humanity and nature while maximizing ...
In the village of He Ci in Hengnan county, Central China's Hunan Province, a family exemplifies love and wisdom across generations. At the center of this four-generation household is nearly 90-year-old He Fangjing, the eldest of the He family dedicated ...
The Philippines' recent claim regarding a "Chinese vessel hitting a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship with a high-intensity laser" in the South China Sea is completely unfounded, a source close to the matter told the Global ...
Editor's Note: On November 10, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto concluded his inaugural overseas trip to China following his appointment as president in March of this year. This visit marked his first official state trip to China, underscoring the significant importance ...
Female-driven comedy Her Story is set to take the Chinese box office by storm, earning rave reviews for its bold depiction of female empowerment, friendship and novel gender dynamics.
The US military has recently announced its support for Philippine operations in the South China Sea through task force Ayungin, named after the Philippine term for China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef). This initiative, according to Manila, will ...
Malaysia and China's robust economic partnership and infrastructure connectivity can serve as a model for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), fostering regional cooperation and sharing of valuable development experiences. Their strong foundation in trade and investment synergy aligns with APEC 2024, ...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has summoned the Philippine Ambassador to China to make solemn representations over the introduction of the so-called Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday. ...
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has summoned the Philippine Ambassador to China to make solemn representations over the introduction of the so-called Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
Amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, Chinese experts at a seminar on Tuesday highlighted illegal claims by nations like the Philippines, along with external interventions and provocations against China, as key sources of instability and turbulence in the ...
In a cozy bar, soft jazz music plays as colorful cocktails glimmer. A speaker passionately presents philosophical ideas, while the audience, relaxed yet engaged, tosses questions. Dim lights create an intimate vibe, contrasting with the weighty topics, blending academia with ...
Wang Gaiying, 76, believes her connection to the Tiefo Temple goes beyond simply earning a living. Over the past decades, as a caretaker, she has meticulously kept this once dilapidated temple, known for its 24 deva statues traced back to ...
Yvon Le Maho, a renowned French expert on biodiversity who received the 2023 Chinese Government Friendship Award, expressed his admiration for the advancements in basic research in China during a recent exclusive interview with the Global Times. He also called ...
The air vibrated with palpable energy as over 1,000 pilgrims from Taiwan converged on Meizhou Island in Putian, East China's Fujian Province on October 24. Their vibrant silk banners fluttered in the wind as they came to worship Mazu, the ...
The 16th BRICS Summit is set to take place in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, marking the first summit following the expansion. Kirill Babaev, director of the Institute of China and Modern Asia at the Russian Academy of ...
As dawn breaks over Hangji town in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, the first rays of sunlight spill onto the bustling streets, illuminating the rhythmic hum of toothbrush production lines. In a cozy Beijing hutong, a grandmother beams with delight as she ...
From manipulating public opinion through hyping the South China Sea issue to launching smear campaign against Chinese vaccines in the Philippines, the US military-industrial complex has been exposed for persistently instigating the Philippines behind the scenes to fabricate biased or ...
Rahmat Allah Mohamed Osman, the permanent representative of the African Union (AU) to China, highlighted in a recent interview with Global Times that the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that just concluded in Beijing is significant ...
The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) concluded in Beijing on Friday. The three-day event saw leaders from China and African countries gather under the theme "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community ...
The English adventure novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, tells the story of a young man who gave up the conventional comforts of a middle-class life and embarked on a sea voyage to seek adventure.
China's ongoing efforts to support development in Africa are receiving a positive reception, with a recent survey showing African youth appreciate the country's contributions in areas such as investment and infrastructure.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, which was sent to "prevent China from reclaiming land," has been anchored in China's Xinbin Jiao's lagoon for over 120 days, trying to recreate the drama of the ship illegally grounded at China's Ren'ai ...
A video obtained by the Global Times shows that China's recently on-site investigation was interfered by the Philippine side as the research team was studying the coral reef ecosystem in waters off China's Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea.
China released an on-site investigative report on Friday regarding the ecological system of the coral reefs in the South China Sea's Xianbin Jiao, revealing the coral reef ecosystem in Xianbin Jiao is generally in good health, with some localized damage. ...
Editor's Note: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that the environment concerns the well-being of people in all countries. During his many inspections, Xi ...
A recent protest against a lithium mining project broke out in Serbia, with demonstrators filling the streets of capital Belgrade. They reportedly obstructed the tracks at two railway stations in the city, and briefly halted traffic on a major highway. ...
Sea turtles, with a history of 160 million years on earth, are truly enchanting creatures. They exhibit remarkable loyalty to their nesting grounds, returning to the beach of their birth to lay eggs once they reach maturity, regardless of the ...
Philippine fishermen and environmental groups gathered in Quezon City for a forum to express their concerns about the risks of the Philippines becoming embroiled in a "proxy war" as a result of US military bases in the country. The gathering ...
On Saturday, the Philippines sent a civilian ship to deliver daily necessities to its warship grounded at Ren'ai Jiao in accordance with a temporary arrangement reached with China. The China Coast Guard (CCG) supervised the operation throughout, said Gan Yu, ...
At the Lancang-Mekong Youth Entrepreneurs Forum that concluded on Thursday in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, young business leaders from Lancang-Mekong countries emphasized the importance of strengthening ASEAN cooperation and expressed their optimism about the positive impact of China's new ...
Chinese research teams recently released reports on the ecological environment of the South China Sea, showcasing the successful ecological protection efforts on the islands and reefs.
A video capturing a few passionate young Americans confronting a former senior White House official Matthew Pottinger and being forcefully removed from the venue has recently made a splash across social media platforms in China and the US. According to ...
Despite the fallacies of the illegal South China Sea Arbitration Award released on July 12, 2016 being exposed, the Philippines continues to ignore the truth and instead celebrated the so-called "8th anniversary"of the illegal arbitration award with Western allies on ...
With the approach of the 8th anniversary of the so-called South China Sea arbitration awards, a ruling in 2016 that challenged China's claims in the waters and seriously violates international law, Anthony Carty, an Irish scholar of international law and ...
China on Wednesday released the first investigative and assessment report on the ecological environment near Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea, revealing that the area enjoys excellent eco-environmental quality.
Following the evidences released by China that reveal the Philippine illegally grounded warship as the main cause of damage to the coral system of Ren'ai Jiao, the Philippines has chosen to ignore the facts and said that the "Chinese experts" ...
The Philippine military vessel that illegally grounded at the lagoon slope of China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea since 1999 has seriously damaged the diversity, stability and sustainability of the coral reef ecosystem ...
While Manila mulls over filing a case against China with so-called “solid evidence of the damaged coral reefs caused by Chinese actions,” China, on Monday, released a report based on an unprecedentedly extensive and detailed on-site ecosystem survey around Ren'ai ...
The current tensions between China and the Philippines have become "increasingly concerning," with the "potential to unnecessarily escalate into a crisis that could destabilize the economic development trajectory of the Philippines, China, and the broader Asian region," warned Cecilio K ...
Thailand's decision to apply to join the BRICS mechanism reflects its proactive approach to maximize economic opportunities and enhance its strategic outlook toward diversifying economic partnerships beyond traditional Western allies and neighboring ASEAN countries, Tharakorn Wusatirakul, the president of the ...
The Philippines, in ignoring growing domestic calls for seeking constructive dialogues and consensus with China in tackling divergences on the South China Sea issue, has continued to make provocations not only in maritime issues but also in the legal sphere, ...
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said on Wednesday that they welcomed and took notice of the hearing held in the Philippine Senate committee on foreign relations on Tuesday regarding the US military's smear campaign against Chinese vaccines in the ...
As the global AI revolution driven by cutting-edge large models gains momentum, it is the young guns in the tech world who are leading the charge. One standout figure is Zeng Guoyang, the Gen-Zer CTO of Chinese AI startup ModelBest, ...
Fernando Lugris, Uruguayan Ambassador to China, said that Uruguay will strive to revitalize and rejuvenate the dialogue with China as a top priority when it takes over the presidency of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) in July. In an interview ...
The recent controversy surrounding Stanford University students plagiarizing a Chinese AI large model has sparked heated discussion online after the model drew global attention for its powerful performance. Liu Zhiyuan, the co-founder of ModelBest, whose model was allegedly copied, told ...
Stigmatizing vaccines can lead to extremely serious consequences like causing mistrust between science and public health, among other consequences, China's leading vaccine supplier Sinovac told the Global Times in an exclusive response on June 15 after Reuters revealed that US ...
Editor's Note: Having enjoyed a long history, friendly exchanges between China and Africa have been deepened in recent years, covering various fields such as politics, economy, and culture. The Global Times is launching a China-Africa Rhapsody series, aiming to showcase the ...
The Philippines' recent hype and sensationalization of China's implementation of the annual fishing ban in the South China Sea and the new China Coast Guard (CCG) regulations are fueling tensions between the two countries amid already strained ties.
In 2023, the China Coast Guard (CCG) dispatched vessels more than 300 times per day on average, achieving significant results in law enforcement actions such as combating smuggling, illegal fishing, and theft of sea sand, according to a meeting on ...
Efforts to de-escalate tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea by agreeing to a "new model" for resupply missions concerning Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) have forced Philippines' vice admiral Alberto Carlos, the commander ...
The hull and interior facilities of the illegally grounded Philippines' warship at Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) are severely corroded, according to a set of images exclusively obtained by the Global Times from the China Coast Guard (CCG) ...
In the South China Sea, the Philippines has become the most eager ASEAN member to challenge China as a vanguard in cooperation with the US' Indo-Pacific Strategy, but it frequently finds itself mired in the quagmire it has dug.
A violent incident at a concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow resulted in the death of at least 143 individuals and left over 100 injured. The assailants used automatic firearms during the incident and utilized an inflammable substance to ...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to head to the Philippines on Tuesday to reinforce the American-Philippine alliance through cooperation and security matters, following a recent trade mission there by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. This is seen ...
Why do fireflies light up? How do they regulate the growth of their light organs? A scientific paper by a team of Chinese researchers published in the scientific journal Nature Communication on March 6 revealed the secret. The paper provides ...
Editor's Note: The second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) will conclude on March 11 and 10, respectively. The two sessions are ...
The Philippines has recently advanced the domestic legislation of the "Maritime Zones Act" in an attempt to put a legal veneer on its illegal claims and actions in the South China Sea.
The second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) will open on March 5 and 4, respectively. The two sessions are a ...
Since 2023, the Philippines has been dispatching batches of government vessels and fishing ships to intrude on and provoke disputes in the South China Sea, especially near China's Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island), under the pretext of "ensuring ...
There is overwhelming evidence that the Philippines is actually a large practitioner and exporter of cyanide fishing, while it continues to hype up accusations against Chinese fishermen using cyanide to fish around the waters of Huangyan Dao.
When it comes to North China's Shanxi Province, the first impressions are often "coal capital," "severe pollution," and "loess highland," with a perpetually dull skyline and miles of yellow soil. People have always believed that Shanxi was trapped in its ...
The first half of the Spring Festival holidays has seen a clear boom in tourism compared to previous years, with many popular scenic spots reaching their maximum capacity.
Colorful activities are being held in the well-known tourist destination Wuzhen, East China's Zhejiang Province, to celebrate the Year of the Dragon Spring Festival. Long street banquets, dragon theme lantern exhibitions, off-shore New Year markets, intangible cultural performances... the traditional ...
Chinese biotech company BGI Group (BGI) has rebutted false accusations contained in the US' recently proposed Biosecurity Act in an official statement sent to the Global Times on Wednesday. The company said the Act will “limit competition in the important ...
The construction of the world's most powerful solution-type medical isotope test reactor commenced on Tuesday in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to information obtained by the Global Times from the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). This development aims to better ...
Editor's Note: “Cognitive Warfare” has become a new form of confrontation between states, and a new security threat. With new technological means, it sets agendas and spreads disinformation, to change people's perceptions and thus alter their self-identity. Launching cognitive warfare against ...
China is intensifying its efforts to crack down on hidden corruption, as it risks undermining already realized national anti-corruption achievements and creating greater systemic financial risks at a larger scope as experts have warned.
"It is idiotic to waste our dwindling carbon budget on war," researchers from the US and the UK warned in a recent report revealing that the US and the UK militaries owe huge sums in climate compensation as they continue ...
The end of the year and the start of a new one is a time for reflection and anticipation. Throughout 2023, the Chinese society has undergone various developments and changes, which manifest the exploration and practice of the Chinese path ...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the fourth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Leaders' Meeting via videolink on Monday, with the attendance of leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, the five ASEAN member states that the Mekong River runs through. China ...
Local governments of the earthquake-hit provinces of Gansu and Qinghai vowed to take immediate measures to ensure victims are under warm roofs amid sub-freezing temperatures, and to provide them with sufficient life necessities. Specialized and timely medical treatment is also ...
The death toll caused by the devastating earthquake that rattled Northwest China Monday night reached 134 as of Wednesday press time - 113 in Gansu Province and 21 in Qinghai Province. Rescue work is drawing to an end, and the ...
The devastating Jishishan earthquake that rattled Northwest China overnight has led to a total of 131 fatalities, including 113 in Gansu Province and 18 in Qinghai Province. Nearly 1,000 people are reported injured, while 16 remain missing. Rescue work is ...
After a 6.2-magnitude earthquake took over 100 lives in Gansu province, Gansu's local governments raced against time and coldness to provide shelters and food for people affected by the earthquake.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held the 7th high-level work meeting as well as a series of exchange activities in South China's Guangzhou from December 4 to 8, with both sides vowing to jointly ...
The China Coast Guard (CCG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held the 7th high-level work meeting in South China's Guangzhou from December 4 to 8, with both sides vowing to jointly crack down on maritime crimes to further consolidate ...
Chinese officials and international experts called for a clearer understanding of international law and the scientific use of legal means to protect China's maritime sovereignty and rights, amid the complex situation in the South and East China seas, at the ...
Experts from Central Asian countries emphasized the importance of prioritizing the strategic partnership with China at a meeting held in Beijing on Thursday.
"The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is physically far away from us in China, but I have found that many people in China are paying great attention to it and are willing to help [the victims and their families in] Gaza," Lin told ...
Looking back on the incident of his visa cancelation on the so-called "national security" grounds in 2020, Chen Hong, a leading Chinese scholar in Australian studies, still feels very shocked at the ludicrous allegation, but said the incident had not ...
In a recent exclusive interview with the Global Times, Jocelyn Chey, a visiting professor at the University of Sydney, said that Australian scholars who study or interact with China have encountered difficulties in recent years owing to new government regulations ...
Nestled along the banks of the Yellow River, a picturesque ancient village Qikou, which was one of the most prosperous settlements in North China's Shanxi Province, offers breathtaking beauty to visitors.
Sikkim Urja Limited's 1,200-megawatt hydroelectric project Teesta-III at the Chungthang dam on river Teesta gave way on October 4, killing at least 94 people in the downstream areas of Sikkim and West Bengal. The devastation has reignited wide worries surrounding ...
Nestled along the banks of the Yellow River, a picturesque ancient village Qikou, once one of the most prosperous settlements in North China's Shanxi Province, offers breathtaking beauty to visitors. The village, with its traditional architecture nestled amidst rolling hills, ...
As recipients of an advanced model of reform in Lyuliang, Chengzhuang town has effectively curbed the momentum of the spread of a series of outdated conventions and harmful customs such as the paying of exorbitant bride prices and luxurious burials, ...
Erhai Lake, located in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, boasts breathtaking natural beauty with its crystal-clear waters reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains and lush greenery. The serene atmosphere of the lake creates a tranquil haven for visitors, allowing them to unwind ...
With the Chinese government's improved governance in the border areas and greater investment in improving people's livelihoods, the border villages between China and Myanmar have made significant achievements in border trade, tourism, river and lake management, and the ecosystem. This ...
International experts called for strengthening international exchange and cooperation, as well as increasing efforts and investment in uranium resource development, to address the challenges of climate change and energy security at the 1st International Forum on Natural Uranium Industry held ...
At the core of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)'s success around the world are talented individuals who dedicate their skills to the betterment of humanity. Among this talented pool is Chinese engineer Cao Fengze, who works for a Chinese ...
Editor's Note: Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Milos Vucevic accompanied Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing on October 17, to express strong support for China's remarkable initiative. The ...
China is supporting Belt and Road partner countries in building and improving their vaccine research and production systems through jointly building factories and providing localized training, to empower their capacity to combat future large-scale infectious diseases and health crises. Chinese ...
The US has always been seeking Roman empire-style global hegemony, but in fact it has been losing its financial, economic, and political advantages, said Kirill Babaev, director of the Institute of China and Modern Asia at the Russian Academy of ...
This year not only marks the milestone of the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) but also serves as a testament to the transformative impact it has had on the numerous countries in the Global South. As ...
Even though a decade has passed, Grace Jessica can still vividly recall the moment when she read about Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposal on the "Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)" made during his visit to the Indonesian parliament in the ...
The highly anticipated third Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum for International Cooperation currently underway is expected to not only highlight the achievements of the last decade since the initiative's inception, but also provide a blueprint for the BRI's new ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with world leaders who came for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing on Tuesday, and more and more heads of state, government leaders and officials, as well as leaders ...
President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, presented an ambitious vision for Kazakhstan's technological future and advanced the deadline for the introduction of the 5G network from 2027 to 2025 during his speech at the recently concluded Digital Bridge 2023 forum in ...
A recent letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again emphasized the historical significance of the Flying Tigers and the enduring wartime friendship between the US and China. This historical perspective provides valuable insights into the lasting impact of ...
There will be 896 million domestic tourists travelling during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, an increase of 86 percent compared to last year, China Ministry of Culture and Tourism estimated on Saturday. Revenue from domestic tourism revenue ...
At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda commenced his five-day state visit to China from September 23 to 30, his first visit to China since the start of his third term as ...
Since the new Counter-Espionage Law was enacted in July, China's Ministry of State Security (MSS), whose work is usually classified and covert, is now stepping into the public limelight as the top national security authority announced a slew of detailed ...
While the Japanese government is determined to threaten the global marine ecology by dumping its nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, China is consolidating international consensus on scientific water management via the ongoing 18th World Water Congress in Beijing to help ...
As Chinese hit movie No More Bets that exposes digital scammers, fraud farms and gangmasters went viral, the topic of telecom scams in Southeast Asia, especially in northern Myanmar, has once again made a splash across Chinese social media. Terrifying ...
After enduring a bumpy 3.5-hour-long highway ride and a bout of traffic congestion, we finally arrived in Indonesian famous tourism city Bandung by car, which was only 130 kilometers from the capital Jakarta, during a fieldtrip to the Tegalluar Station, ...
Editor's Note: The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), a landmark project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is undergoing intensive joint commissioning and testing, paving the way for commercial operations scheduled to begin soon this year.
Cluster munitions provided by the US arrived in Ukraine in mid-July, while controversies abound as multiple human rights groups and some US congressmen express concern over long-term harm to civilians. At least 38 human rights organizations have publicly opposed the ...
Editor's Note: During the Vietnam War, the US used cluster bombs to carry out airstrikes on targets in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Over a period of nine years – from 1964 to 1973 – the US dropped more than two million ...
Noting that bilateral relations are at their historical best, former Malaysian ambassador to China Dato Abdul Majid said he hopes that China can cultivate more talent for Malaysia via high-quality Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation so as to further ...
Building a China-Malaysia cultural community of shared future is a continuation of the millennium-old friendship and cultural exchange between the two nations, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing told the Global Times in a recent interview in Malaysia, noting that ...
Akbar Fernando Ndabung, an Indonesian student in his 20s at the Udayana University and a local singer, did not expect his rap song about the Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway (HSR) to become an immediate hit on social media when it was ...
Editor's Note: The recent visit of centenarian veteran US diplomat Henry Kissinger to China was warmly welcome by China and has since garnered significant attention from global media outlets. The visit brings to mind Kissinger's secret trip to China in 1971, ...
The extreme rainstorm witnessed in Beijing on July 21, 2012, the heaviest rainfall in six decades that left 79 people dead and caused widespread havoc in the capital city over a weekend, left deep scars in many people's hearts. Fortunately, ...
With the rhythmic hum of spinning blades slicing through the salty sea breeze, rows of white giants stick out of the Yellow Sea like something out of a science fiction novel. This is the world's first crop of offshore wind ...
ASEAN-China relations are built on trust and confidence, and are developing in a "very open, inclusive, and transparent way," Secretary-General of ASEAN Kao Kim Hourn, told the Global Times in an exclusive interview on the eve of the 56th ASEAN ...
In a recent trip to China to launch the latest Chinese version of his book, The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World, British bestselling author, historian and journalist Simon Winchester applauded the largely unsung crop of Chinese engineers ...
This story is a part of the Global Times' series of "Witness to history," which features first-hand accounts from witnesses who were at the forefront of historic moments. From scholars, politicians and diplomats to ordinary citizens, their authentic reflections on ...
Editor's Note: In his report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, proposed to comprehensively advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through ...
The current popularity of Buddha worship among Chinese graduates should not be simply equated with a “serious decline of the Chinese economy” or a “lack of ambition among the young generation” as some Western media outlets have hyped, but should ...
Editor's Note: Chinese people believe that letters are as valuable as gold. For thousands of years, letters, across mountains and oceans, have delivered the writers' sentiments and conveyed friendship and expectations. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) ...
