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The US State Department has reportedly removed the phrase "does not support Taiwan independence" from a fact sheet on its relations with the Taiwan island, a move that the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities have praised as US "support." However, the US has denied the change in its stance toward "Taiwan independence,” saying that it is a “routine update,” according to Taiwan media report.
By Liu Xin | 2025/2/17 15:01:17
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  • Myanmar says attaches great importance to severely cracking down on online gambling, telecom fraud

    The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar on Sunday evening issued a statement, saying that China and Myanmar had an in-depth exchange of views on further strengthening China-Myanmar law enforcement and security cooperation and jointly combating cross-border crimes such as telecom and online fraud and human trafficking.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/17 13:35:34
  • US Vice President Vance's remarks at MSC trigger shockwaves in Europe

    Shortly after US Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday local time, in which he criticized Europe on issues such as democracy and immigration, some European leaders reacted sharply, reflecting the current tensions in transatlantic relations, according to media reports.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/16 17:52:24
  • US, Russia agree to prepare for Trump-Putin meeting; key issues remain big obstacles: expert

    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 problems in US-Russian relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. If realized, this meeting could serve as the first step for thawing relations between Moscow and Washington, said Chinese experts, although they noted that key issues such as solving the strategic confrontation between Russia and Europe, and addressing US sanctions on Russia, among others, remain big obstacles.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2025/2/16 20:45:30
  • Expert debunks Philippines' hypocrisy on compliance with signed agreements at MSC

    At the 61st Munich Security Conference on Saturday afternoon, a panel discussion themed "Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific" attracted numerous experts from think tanks, as well as diplomatic and military officials from various countries. Chinese representatives and scholars attending this panel articulated their position on the South China Sea issue during the event.

    By Li Aixin, Xing Xiaojing and Xia Caiyun in Munich | 2025/2/17 0:23:38
  • China's constructive role in a shifting world evident at MSC: scholars

    The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) closed on Sunday, with rifts emerging within the transatlantic alliance over the course of the three-day meeting. Yet the way China presented itself with a spirit of cooperation and a constructive stance was evident.

    By Li Aixin, Xing Xiaojing, Xia Caiyun in Munich and Deng Xiaoci in Beijing | 2025/2/16 23:38:23
  • China to work with Austria to uphold multilateralism: FM

    China is ready to work with Austria to jointly voice support for upholding multilateralism, maintaining the authority of the United Nations, defending the international rule of law and rejecting unilateral bullying, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Saturday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/16 14:48:50
  • China open to good ties with Czech Republic provided core interests respected: FM

    China is willing to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation with the Czech Republic provided that the Czech side respects China's core interests, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/16 11:20:35
  • China expects Gaza ceasefire agreement to be effectively implemented: FM

    China hopes that the Gaza ceasefire arrangements between Israel and Hamas will be effectively implemented, paving the way for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Saturday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/16 10:32:08
  • Chinese FM calls for positive, responsible policy from NATO toward China

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed hope that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would adopt a rational and pragmatic approach, develop an objective and accurate perception of China, and pursue a positive and responsible policy toward China.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/16 9:19:57
  • Chinese FM calls for further cooperation with Brazil

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday expressed China's willingness to promote more achievements in various fields of China-Brazil cooperation.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/16 8:08:52
  • China expects fair, lasting, binding peace agreement for Ukraine crisis: FM

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday reaffirmed China's commitment to promoting peace while meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha in Munich, Germany.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/16 7:46:02
  • Xi sends congratulatory message to 38th African Union Summit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to the 38th African Union Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/15 16:45:59
  • China and US must not come into conflict, or the world will suffer, says Wang Yi at Munich Security Conference

    China maintains stability and coherence in its policy toward the US and will not easily flip-flop, demonstrating the strategic resolve and credibility expected of a major power, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Friday at the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC).

    By Zhang Han | 2025/2/15 15:41:40
  • China pleased to see all peace efforts, including consensus reached by US and Russia: Wang Yi on Ukraine crisis

    China is pleased to see all efforts toward peace, including the consensus reached by the US and Russia on peace talks, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday at an event on China at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany in response to inquiries about China's position on the Ukraine crisis.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/15 13:32:15
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    By fmprc.gov.cn | 2025/2/15 12:13:56
  • China's role in global governance highlighted at 61st MSC

    Dubbed the "Davos of Defense," the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) officially opened on Friday. Observers noted that across a broad spectrum of discussions, China's role is attracting an ever-growing share of the interest.

    By Li Aixin, Xing Xiaojing and Xia Caiyun in Munich | 2025/2/15 1:07:38
  • Asian Winter Games comes to successful conclusion, 'underlining prevailing trend of solidarity and friendship in Asia'

    Northeast China's Harbin drew a close to the 9th Asian Winter Games on Friday night with a spectacular ceremony. Observers believe that the week-long ice and snow gala not only showcases the vitality of Asian ice and snow sports development, but also conveys the shared aspiration of Asian unity and common prosperity.

    By Wang Qi and Wu Jie | 2025/2/14 23:47:20
  • FM Wang Yi's visit guides China-UK relations toward more stable and forward-looking path: expert

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the UK was a great success and achieved positive outcomes, marking an important move of implementing the common understandings between leaders of the two countries. The visit also enhanced strategic communication between China and the UK and drew the roadmap for bilateral exchanges and cooperation going forward, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

    By Liu Xin and Li Yawei | 2025/2/14 22:39:13
  • FM responds to Trump's proposal to meet with Chinese, Russian leaders to discuss reducing nuclear weapons, cutting defense spending

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Friday responded to reports that US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he wants to meet with Chinese, Russian leaders to discuss reducing nuclear weapons and cutting defense spending. According to AP, Trump said Thursday that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China and that eventually he hopes all three countries could agree to cut their massive defense budgets in half.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/14 17:46:00
  • China-Russia cooperation targets no third party, unaffected by external factors: Chinese FM

    When asked to comment on the development of China-Russia cooperation and recent signs of a possible improvement in bilateral relations between Moscow and Washington in the future, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China and Russia enjoys a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Russia relations have remained unaffected by external interference, maintained healthy and stable development, and are at their best period in history. China-Russia cooperation is neither targeted any third party, nor influenced by any third-party factors.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/14 16:58:49
  • Chinese FM responds to Trump's remarks about military sales to India

    In response to an inquiry about US President Trump's remarks that the US will supply India with military equipment, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Friday that in developing relations and conducting cooperation between nations, it is important not to use China as a talking point, nor should it be an opportunity to incite group politics and bloc confrontation.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/14 16:30:33
  • China ready to work with Britain to consolidate bilateral ties: FM

    Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Thursday that China is willing to collaborate with Britain to consolidate the positive momentum towards stabilizing and improving bilateral relations.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/14 12:20:00
  • Chinese Embassy opposes and criticizes 'counter China's influence' claims by US Embassy in Mexico

    In response to the US Embassy in Mexico's social media post quoting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement that "We will counter China's influence by strengthening our alliances and diversifying supply chains," the Chinese Embassy in Mexico said on Friday that it firmly opposes such statement, noting that a lie, even if repeated a thousand times, will not become the truth.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/14 11:25:01
  • PLA's expulsion of Australian warplane violating China's territorial airspace of Xisha Qundao 'justified, legitimate, professional'

    In response to Australian defense ministry's claim on Thursday that an Australian air force patrol aircraft experienced an “unsafe and unprofessional” interaction with a Chinese Air Force aircraft in the South China Sea on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the Australian military aircraft deliberately intruded into China's territorial airspace of Xisha Qundao without China's permission, infringing on China's sovereignty and endangering China's national security, and China's measures to expel the aircraft were legitimate, professional and exercised with restraint.

    By Guo Yuandan | 2025/2/14 0:16:49
  • Heightened security measures in place as 61st Munich Security Conference nears opening on Friday

    The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) is set to commence on Friday, with security measures intensifying across the city. On Thursday local time, Global Times journalists arriving at Munich Airport were met with light rain and a visible police presence. Along the route from the airport to the city center, patrol cars were stationed at key points.

    By Xing Xiaojing, Li Aixin and Xia Caiyun in Munich | 2025/2/13 22:53:18
  • Visit of Cook Islands PM to deepen exchanges

    At the invitation of China, Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands will attend the Closing Ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin from February 10 to 16, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.

    By Zhang Yuying and Zhang Changyue | 2025/2/13 21:35:40
  • China urges Switzerland to recognize sensitivity of Xinjiang and Xizang issues, stop sending misleading messages

    When asked to respond to a report by the Swiss government claiming that “ethnic Tibetan and Uygur people living in Switzerland are under pressure from China,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that Xizang- and Xinjiang-related affairs are purely China's internal affairs and brook no interference from external forces.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/13 17:19:37
  • Cook Islands' Prime Minister to attend closing ceremony of Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games: Chinese FM

    When asked for further details about Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown's attendance at the closing ceremony of the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that at the Chinese side's invitation, Prime Minister Brown is visiting China from February 10 to 16 to attend the closing ceremony of the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/13 16:36:02
  • Li Qiang to attend the Closing Ceremony of the Ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin and hold diplomatic events

    Premier of the State Council Li Qiang will attend the Closing Ceremony of the Ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin on February 14, and hold a welcoming banquet and bilateral events for foreign leaders attending the Closing Ceremony.

    By Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 2025/2/13 16:26:51
  • China's expulsion of Australian military aircraft intruding into Xisha Qundao territorial airspace legitimate: FM

    In response to Australian defense ministry's claim on Thursday that an Australian air force patrol aircraft experienced an “unsafe and unprofessional” interaction with a Chinese Air Force aircraft in the South China Sea on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the Australian military aircraft deliberately intruded into China's territorial airspace of Xisha Qundao without China's permission, infringing on China's sovereignty and endangering China's national security.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/13 16:26:29
  • CGCC celebrates 20th anniversary of fostering US-China business

    Marking two decades of fostering economic cooperation, the China General Chamber of Commerce-USA (CGCC) and the CGCC Foundation hosted a grand 20th anniversary gala in New York City on Tuesday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/13 9:36:50
  • US think tank report urges setting up space hotline with China

    US think tank Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has released a new report, urging Trump administration and US Congress to adopt a comprehensive strategy to maintain the country's leadership in space, while recommending the establishment of a direct communication hotline with China to reduce the risk of miscalculation in orbit.

    By Deng Xiaoci | 2025/2/12 22:10:29
  • China's FM kicks off diplomatic activities highlighting high-level exchanges, advocating multilateralism

    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 G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2025/2/12 21:57:38
  • Dismantling USAID creates void for China? Expert slams it as 'false cognition built on bias'

    As Trump administration moved to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID), some US media outlets and political figures began pointing fingers at China, warning that China is quickly taking action to fill the gap. The claim showed a problematic mentality, as many in the US are so accustomed to shifting the responsibility and blaming China instead of addressing issues within their own country, said a Chinese expert.

    By Chen Qingqing and Liu Caiyu | 2025/2/12 21:54:57
  • No Chinese would accept China not responding legitimately to Manila's provocation: Chinese FM on Marcos' remarks

    “I will answer your question with the same format,” said China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a press conference on Wednesday in response to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's remark during the Senate campaign event that none of his Senate candidates are applauding China or cheering when the Philippine vessels get hit by Chinese water cannons.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/12 17:00:30
  • China willing to promote AI development with other countries: Chinese Vice Premier

    China is willing to work with other countries to promote development, safeguard security, share achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Zhang Guoqing said in Paris on Monday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/12 8:51:25
  • Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Responds to Question on the Cook Islands Prime Minister's Visit to China

    On the special relationship between the Cook Islands and New Zealand, China believes that both New Zealand and the Cook Islands are important cooperation partners of China. China stands ready to grow ties and carry out cooperation with Pacific Island countries, including the Cook Islands. The relationship between China and the Cook Islands does not target any third party, and should not be disrupted or restrained by any third party.

    By Embassy of the People's Republic of China in New Zealand | 2025/2/12 7:58:26
  • World leaders seek common ground at Paris AI summit

    The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, which has brought together global leaders, technology industry executives and top researchers in Paris, held formal talks on Tuesday amid the divergence on the AI governance and regulation, with relevant parties striving to find common ground on rapidly evolving field of AI.

    By Liu Caiyu and Li Yawei | 2025/2/12 0:15:56
  • Multipolarization is underlying trend of today's world, says FM on MSC report

    The Munich Security Conference (MSC) report indicates a growing global recognition of a multipolar world. China views multipolarization as a fundamental trend of the contemporary world and an unstoppable tide of the times. China has long advocated an equal and orderly multipolar world, along with inclusive and beneficial economic globalization, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday in response to the latest MSC report.

    By Chen Qingqing, Li Aixin and Xing Xiaojing | 2025/2/11 16:40:36
  • Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to co-host 31st ASEAN-China Senior Officials' Consultation in Ningbo: Chinese FM

    In response to a question regarding the 31st ASEAN-China Senior Officials' Consultation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that as agreed by both parties, the consultation will be held from February 12 to 14 in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province. Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong will lead the delegation and co-host the meeting with Dato' Sri Amran Mohamed Zin, ASEAN-Malaysia SOM Leader, as Malaysia is the country coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations and the ASEAN Chair for 2025.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/11 16:39:31
  • AI Action Summit kicks off in Paris with aim of harnessing potential while improving governance

    With the aim of addressing how to harness artificial intelligence's (AI) potential while enhancing AI governance, political and industry leaders from more than 100 countries gathered at the Grand Palais in Paris, France for the two-day AI Action Summit, which kicked off on Monday.

    By Deng Xiaoci and Liu Caiyu | 2025/2/10 23:01:55
  • China lodges serious protests to US, Japan over US-Japan joint leaders' statement

    A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday urged the US and Japan to abide by the one-China principle and honor their commitments on the Taiwan question, and strongly opposes the latest joint statement made by the US and Japan concerning China's Taiwan region.

    By Li Yawei | 2025/2/10 21:57:21
  • Xi extends condolences over passing of Namibian founding president

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended condolences to his Namibian counterpart, Nangolo Mbumba, over the passing of Namibia's founding President Sam Nujoma.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/10 17:30:44
  • China lodges solemn representations to US, Japan over US-Japan joint leaders' statement

    Liu Jinsong, director-general of the department of Asian affairs of China's Foreign Ministry, met with Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan in China Yokochi Akira on Monday and lodged a solemn representation, expressing serious concern and strong dissatisfaction over Japan's recent negative moves related to China during recent Japan-US summit meeting and in a joint statement, according to a statement published on the website of the ministry.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/10 15:42:55
  • China deeply mourns the passing of Namibia's former President Sam Nujoma: FM

    Regarding the death of Namibia's former President Sam Nujoma, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China deeply mourns the passing of former President Nujoma and expresses sincere condolences to Namibian government, people, and Nujoma's family. Guo stated that Nujoma was a freedom fighter and revolutionary leader who led the Namibian people in their pursuit of national independence and liberation. He was the founding father highly respected and loved by the Namibian people and made positive contributions to the cause of human peace and development.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/10 17:12:28
  • China opposes drawing ideological lines, says FM on global attention and discussion over DeepSeek

    In response to a question regarding recent wide attention and heated discussion internationally over DeepSeek's open-source large model due to its superb performance and lower training costs compared to similar products, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday said China is actively promoting inclusive development of artificial intelligence (AI), helping developing countries strengthen their capacity building, advocating open-source AI technology to promote the accessibility of AI services and achieve the shared benefits of intelligence among countries.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/10 17:11:42
  • Wang Yi to Visit the UK and Ireland, Attend the 61st Munich Security Conference, Chair UN Security Council High-Level Event and Attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

    At the invitation of UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Simon Harris and Chairman of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) Christoph Heusgen, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit the UK and co-chair the 10th China-UK Strategic Dialogue, visit Ireland and attend the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany from February 12 to 17. At the MSC, he will speak at an event on China to share China's position on major international issues in light of the theme of the conference.  

    By fmprc.gov.cn | 2025/2/10 15:14:51
  • Chinese ambassador rejects rumor of Chinese interference in S.Korean election, urging 'correct judgments'

    Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Monday rejected rumors spread by some individuals in South Korea about so-called Chinese interference in South Korean elections. He wrote on X that China always adheres to the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs and opposes relating South Korea's internal issues with China for no reason.

    By Zhang Yuying | 2025/2/10 13:43:21
  • Chinese folk arts attract Serbian audience with Spring Festival flash performance

    The Hubei Performing Arts Group brought a vibrant showcase of Chinese folk arts to Belgrade, on Saturday evening with a flash performance at Galerija Shopping Mall, as part of Serbia's Spring Festival celebrations.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/10 8:02:51
  • Steller 2025 exercise shows Philippine attempts to expand foreign military presence in SCS: expert

    US forces will participate in Exercise Pacific Steller 2025, a multi-large deck event (MLDE) hosted by the French Navy in the Philippine Sea beginning February 8, according to the website of Commander of the US Pacific Fleet.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/9 22:57:12
  • China eyes global cooperation at AI summit in Paris: expert

    Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Zhang Guoqing will travel to France from Sunday to Wednesday for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit at the invitation of the host, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry.

    By Deng Xiaoci and Liu Caiyu | 2025/2/9 21:13:21
  • EU's reported plan to blacklist 25 Chinese firms 'unwise," likely motivated by political posture: expert

    The European Union (EU) plans to add another 25 Chinese entities to a blacklist of companies for so-called "circumventing sanctions on Russia," as part of the next package of measures aimed at hobbling Moscow, the South China Morning Post reported on Saturday.

    By Zhang Yuying | 2025/2/9 20:48:10
  • China can play major role in Egypt's 2024-2030 industrial strategy: MP

    China can play a major role in boosting Egypt's industrial strategy for 2024-2030, Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament Mohamed Abou El-Enein said on Saturday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/9 9:51:52
  • Trump, Ishiba mention China in their meeting; passivity seen in Japanese position in US alliance: experts

    US President Donald Trump and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held their first official meeting in Washington DC on Friday. Ishiba became the first Asian leader to do so in Trump's second term, according to the Washington Post. He is also Trump's first meeting with the leader of a key US ally in Asia.

    By Zhang Yuying and Wang Wenwen | 2025/2/8 22:59:39
  • Full text: China-Thailand joint statement on advancing comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

    The government of the People's Republic of China and the government of the Kingdom of Thailand on Saturday issued a joint statement on advancing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and building a China-Thailand community with a shared future for enhanced stability, prosperity, and sustainability through a forward-looking and people-centered vision.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/8 15:47:48
  • China lodges serious representation with Panama on its withdrawal from BRI: Chinese FM

    Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhao Zhiyuan met with Panamanian Ambassador to China Miguel Humberto Lecaro Barcenas on Friday, lodging a serious representation over Panama's recent announcement to cease the Memorandum of Understanding on Belt and Road cooperation, according to the website of Chinese Foreign Ministry.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/8 12:34:39
  • China opposes linking Canada's internal affairs with China-related factors: embassy on reports of campaigns targeting Canadian politician

    In response to media reports that Canadian agencies recently detected that an information campaign targeting Canadian Liberal Party leader candidate Ms. Chrystia Freeland took place on the Chinese social media app WeChat, a spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Friday that I am not aware of the so-called information campaign mentioned.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/8 11:32:05
  • Exclusive: China-Japan people-to-people exchanges should never be disrupted: secretary-general of Japan's LDP

    The foundation of Japan-China relations lies in people-to-people exchanges, especially among the younger generations, which should never be disrupted regardless of the state of Japan-China relations, Hiroshi Moriyama, secretary-general of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, told the Global Times in an exclusive interview after he led a delegation of Japan's ruling coalition to visit China in mid-January for a dialogue mechanism that was resumed after nearly seven years.

    By Xing Xiaojing and Zhang Changyue | 2025/2/7 22:45:55
  • Containment of China tech will be futile, expert says amid reported ban of DeepSeek

    As some US politicians push to ban Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from government devices and amplify so-called security concerns, global tech experts are increasingly focusing on the groundbreaking advancements the software could bring to the world, with DeepSeek set to become a central topic at the upcoming AI Summit in Paris. Some analysts said that the global recognition of DeepSeek highlights the clear truth that efforts to contain Chinese technologies are futile and technological breakthroughs will inevitably overcome political barriers.

    By Liu Caiyu and Zhang Yiyi | 2025/2/8 0:09:52
  • Asian Winter Games kicks off in Harbin with spirit of unity, cooperation

    Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin on Friday night during a festive ceremony highlighting the city's ice and snow culture. The opening of the Games in Northeast China's Harbin, Heilongjiang Province marked the holding of another major international event in China, after the 2022 Beijing Olympics and 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. In addition to the development of ice and snow sports, some analysts believed that through the grand winter event, China once again sent a message of unity and friendship to the world.

    By Wang Qi and Lu Wenao | 2025/2/7 23:51:20
  • US embassy personnel smearing Philippine cop of working with 'Chinese spies' absurd: Chinese embassy

    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 so-called Chinese spies, drew attention on social media in the Philippines on Friday. An official from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines responded to Global Times' inquiry on the issue Friday, saying that the specific identity of the foreign person in the video is still unclear, but the related accusations are “absurd.”

    By Hu Yuwei and Fan Wei | 2025/2/7 23:40:25
  • Xi meets IOC president

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/7 19:12:20
  • China opposes US' coercion to undermine BRI, regrets Panama's withdrawal from BRI under pressure: FM

    In response to a question regarding Panama's formal withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and that this decision was made under pressure from the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday expressed strong opposition to the US' coercive pressure tactics aimed at smearing and undermining the cooperation under BRI framework and regret over Panama's decision not to renew the BRI MoU.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/7 16:35:08
  • Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Marco Rubio's Comments on China During His Visit to Relevant LAC Countries

    Q: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his visit to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic from February 1 to 6, made comments concerning China, including on China's cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the Panama Canal, Belt and Road cooperation, 5G and cybersecurity, and the one-China principle. He also claimed to "counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the hemisphere." What's China's comment?

    By Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 2025/2/7 16:27:36
  • Xi hosts welcome banquet for VIPs attending opening ceremony of Asian Winter Games

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Friday hosted a welcome banquet in China's northeastern city of Harbin for international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/7 11:53:48
  • Xi exchanges congratulations with Colombian president over 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties

    Xi exchanges congratulations with Colombian president over 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/7 9:25:11
  • Xi meets with Thailand PM, Brunei's Sultan in Beijing

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah and Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Liu Xin | 2025/2/7 0:01:32
  • MOFCOM, HKSAR government official respond to USPS' reversion on parcels from mainland, Hong Kong

    Responding to media requests for comment on the US Postal Service (USPS) resuming the acceptance of packages sent from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, reversing its suspension just hours ago, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yongqian said at a regular press conference on Thursday that cross-border e-commerce directly meets the personalized needs of consumers, offers fast delivery, and saves costs, which gives it unique advantages and makes it an important trend in the development of international trade.

    By Chen Qingqing and Yin Yeping | 2025/2/6 23:27:31
  • China has never demanded enterprises collect data illegally, says FM on S.Korean DeepSeek bans

    Chinese government attaches great importance to and legally protects data privacy and security. China has never demanded, nor will it require, enterprises or individuals to collect or store data in an illegal manner, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/6 17:01:19
  • China respects Panama's canal management: FM on Panama's denial of US free-passage claim

    Commenting on the Panama Canal Authority's denial of the US State Department's claim that US government vessels could cross the canal without paying fees, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated at Thursday's press briefing that on the Panama Canal issue, China made clear its position more than once. China, as always, respects Panama's sovereignty over the Canal and recognizes it as a permanently neutral international waterway.

    By Fan Anqi | 2025/2/6 16:56:27
  • China's Foreign Ministry confirms new appointment of former Chinese envoy to France

    In response to a question about whether Lu Shaye, former Chinese Ambassador to France, has been appointed as the Chinese government's Special Representative for European Affairs, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun confirmed it on Thursday, saying that the Chinese government has appointed Lu to succeed Wu Hongbo.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/6 16:54:30
  • Xi holds talks with Brunei's Sultan

    Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/6 10:42:55
  • Xi meets Thai PM

    Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing on Thursday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/6 9:40:45
  • Xi holds talks with visiting Kyrgyz president, Pakistani president in Beijing

    Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing on Wednesday, the first working day after the Spring Festival holidays.

    By Wang Qi and Deng Xiaoci | 2025/2/6 0:19:41
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    Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China. The Thai leader's visit came on the same day as Thailand began cutting electricity, fuel and internet services to areas in Myanmar along Thailand-Myanmar borders to tackle online fraud, an issue believed to be high on the agenda during the prime minister's visit.

    By Zhang Han | 2025/2/6 0:15:53
  • US' remarks on Panama Canal issue irresponsible, intentionally distort relevant cooperation: Chinese FM

    Recently, the US has made irresponsible remarks on the Panama Canal issue, and intentionally distorted, attacked and mischaracterized relevant cooperation, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday, noting that China firmly opposes it and made stern démarches to the US side.

    By Yin Yeping | 2025/2/6 0:07:57
  • China believes Panama will provide fair environment for companies, including those from HKSAR: Chinese FM

    Recently, the US has made irresponsible remarks on the Panama Canal issue, and intentionally distorted, attacked and mischaracterized relevant cooperation, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday, noting that China firmly opposes it and made stern démarches to the US side.

    By Yin Yeping | 2025/2/6 0:09:31
  • China urges US to stop politicizing economic issues as USPS once suspended intl packages from Chinese mainland, HKSAR

    In response to the US Postal Service announced Tuesday that it had temporarily stopped accepting packages from Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that we call on the US to stop politicizing and weaponizing trade and economic issues, and stop groundlessly going after Chinese companies. China will also continue to take necessary measures to firmly defend the lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies, Lin noted.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/5 23:51:34
  • US Postal Service to resume inbound parcels from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong

    In a U-turn, the US Postal Service (USPS) announced in a short notice on Wednesday that effective February 5, it will continue accepting all international inbound mail and packages from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Posts.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/5 22:32:30
  • Philippines' accusation of 'Chinese Spies' backfires as Chinese Embassy presents evidence

    The US Naval Institute (USNI) News reported on Monday that following the arrest of a Chinese citizen in Manila on charges of “espionage" — allegedly for possessing detailed maps of Philippine government facilities and military bases while being accused by the Philippine government of having ties to Chinese military academies — Philippine authorities arrested five more Chinese nationals late last month on similar charges. The Philippine side claimed that these five individuals were "illegally gathering intelligence" on facilities, ports, and vessels of the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard stationed near the South China Sea in Palawan province.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/5 22:18:03
  • Top EU official suggests strengthening trade ties with China as bloc faces US tariffs

    As US President Donald Trump suggested the EU could be the next to face US tariffs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen – seen by media as the continent's most prominent China hawk – stated on Tuesday that there is room to strengthen trade relations and even “find agreements” with Beijing, in “an era of hyper-competitive and hyper-transactional geopolitics.”

    By Fan Anqi | 2025/2/5 18:55:15
  • China-EU ties of even greater strategic significance: FM on von der Leyen's remarks on China ties

    In response to European Commission President Ursula that EU and China can find agreements that could even expand trade and investment ties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that as the world faces the risks of bloc-formation, fragmentation, and disorder, the China-EU relationship is of even greater strategic significance with a far-reaching global impact.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/5 17:21:46
  • Pressures and threats on China will not work: FM spokesperson on US tariffs on Chinese goods

    Responding to a question on US tariffs on Chinese goods, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that the US has levied a 10 percent additional tariff on Chinese imports under the pretext of the fentanyl issue. China firmly deplores and opposes this move. The measures China has taken are necessary to defend its legitimate rights and interests.

    By Chu Daye | 2025/2/5 16:52:10
  • Xi holds talks with Pakistani president in Beijing

    Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing on Wednesday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/5 16:41:25
  • China opposes forced displacement and relocation of Gaza population, says FM on Trump's latest remarks

    In response to an inquiry on US President Donald Trump's remarks that US would "take over" Gaza and relocate the Palestinians there to neighboring countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China has always believed that "the Palestinians governing Palestine" is the fundamental principle for post-war governance in Gaza. We oppose the forced displacement and relocation of the population in Gaza and hope that all relevant parties will take the ceasefire in Gaza and post-war governance as an opportunity to push the Palestinian issue back onto the correct track of political resolution based on the "two-state solution," in order to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

    By Liu Xin | 2025/2/5 16:35:14
  • Xi holds talks with Kyrgyz president

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held talks in Beijing on Wednesday, pledging high-quality Belt and Road cooperation for more win-win outcomes.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/5 10:42:06
  • US Postal Service suspends intl packages from mainland, HKSAR, negatively impacting US consumers, e-commerce platforms

    The US Postal Service announced on Tuesday local time that it will temporarily suspend international package acceptance of inbound parcels from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, but clarified that letters and flats would not be affected.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2025/2/5 13:05:11
  • China assumes UN Security Council rotating presidency for February

    While assuming the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for February, China will work on the priorities of reaffirming member states' commitment to multilateralism and enhancing global governance, Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said Monday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/5 7:25:54
  • Four Asian countries' leaders visit China as Year of Snake begins

    As China enters the Year of the Snake, the country is welcoming leaders from four Asian states, including Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Brunei and Thailand, reflecting China's efforts to advance its diplomatic agenda, as well as China's determination to cooperate with its neighbors for common development, striving to build a peaceful and prosperous Asia, an expert said.

    By Zhang Changyue | 2025/2/4 22:42:51
  • Thai Deputy PM announces to cut internet, electricity, and fuel supplies to Myanmar region along Thailand-Myanmar border

    Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai announced on Tuesday evening that internet, electricity, and fuel supplies to the Myanmar region along the Thailand-Myanmar border would be cut off at 9 am local time on Wednesday. Phumtham made this announcement after holding a meeting with the Thai National Security Council that afternoon, according to the China Central Television.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/4 17:54:50
  • ROK National Assembly speaker to visit China

    Woo Won-shik, National Assembly Speaker of the Republic of Korea (ROK), will lead a delegation to visit China from Feb. 5 to 9 at the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/4 16:50:44
  • Chinese ambassador to Panama calls on US to 'learn to respect' as Rubio visits the country to exert pressure

    The only time the canal was blocked in history wasn't by any other country, but by the US. The Panama Canal is a vital waterway ensuring the smooth flow of global trade. Only the US poses a threat to the canal, and this isn't just a threat to Panama, but to the entire world, Chinese Ambassador to Panama Xu Xueyuan wrote an article in La Estrella de Panamá on Monday.

    By Global Times | 2025/2/4 16:35:31
  • Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah to visit China

    Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah will pay a state visit to China from February 5 to 7.

    By fmprc.gov.cn | 2025/2/4 10:12:51
  • Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to visit China

    Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang, Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra will pay an official visit to China from February 5 to 8.

    By fmprc.gov.cn | 2025/2/4 10:11:36
  • Pakistani president to visit China

    At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to 8, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced here on Monday.

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/3 9:44:53
  • Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's remarks on US tariffs on imports from China

    The US has levied a 10 percent additional tariff on Chinese imports under the pretext of the fentanyl issue. China firmly deplores and opposes this move and will take necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests.

    By Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 2025/2/2 12:10:42
  • There is no winner in trade war, tariff war: Chinese foreign ministry

    There is no winner in trade war, tariff war: Chinese foreign ministry

    By Xinhua | 2025/2/2 11:47:01
  • Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov to visit China

    At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to 7.

    By Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 2025/2/2 10:09:07
  • US will bear cost if imposing 10% tariffs on Chinese goods, as tariffs fuel inflation: experts

    US President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs of 25 percent on Mexico and Canada, and 10 percent on China starting Saturday, says the White House, according to CNN. Experts view this as an escalation of US protectionism, warning that new tariffs will push up inflation in the US.

    By Zhang Yiyi and Liu Caiyu | 2025/2/1 16:26:13
  • China condoles with Washington plane crash victims, urges US to determine cause swiftly: FM spokesperson

    Commenting on the aircraft collision at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the US, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that China expresses deep grief and condolences over the lives lost and our thoughts are with the families of the victims.

    By Global Times | 2025/1/31 13:14:18
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