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China's Qingzhou experimental cargo spacecraft enters long-term operation phase, releases first batch scientific results


China's Qingzhou experimental cargo spacecraft, which was successfully launched on March 30, released on Wednesday to the public its first batch of scientific and engineering experimental results. The spacecraft has successfully completed flight control tests, actively raised its orbit to 600 kilometers and officially entered the long-term operation phase, Global Times learned from the spacecraft's developer, Innovation Academy for Microsatellites (IAMCAS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Further updates to be released in a timely manner: Chinese FM spokesperson in response to Japanese media question on if FM Wang Yi would meet with Kim Jong-un

China has already published some news releases on Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the DPRK, and if there are further updates, they will be released in a timely manner, and the media may stay tuned, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a question raised by a Japanese reporter about whether Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, now on the second day of his visit to the DPRK, would meet with general secretary of Workers' Party of Korea Kim Jong Un, and whether the Chinese Foreign Ministry could provide more information about the visit, according to Beijing Daily.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 16:13:01

US govt should listen to the voice of justice, immediately stop blockade and sanctions against Cuba, and cease any form of coercion and pressure: FM

We have noted that some US lawmakers recently visited Cuba and opposed the US hostile policy toward Cuba. The US government should heed the voice of justice and immediately stop its blockade and sanctions against Cuba, as well as any form of coercion and pressure, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Friday in response to a media inquiry over the situation in Cuba.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 16:03:21

More Chinese students return home as safety, trust reshape overseas study choices: report

China's latest overseas study and talent return report, released at the 2026 China International Education Exhibition Tour on Friday, shows safety and trust have become key for Chinese students choosing study destinations, while their willingness to return for work is rising sharply amid the shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 15:49:05

So-called 'Select Committee' has gone nearly hysterical to suppress and contain China: FM spokesperson slams its so-called 'whistleblower' tip line

The so-called "select committee" has gone to a nearly hysterical extent in its efforts to suppress and contain China," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday in response to a media inquiry on China's comment on that according to reports, US House select committee on strategic competition with China recently set up a so-called "whistleblower" email tip line on its website, urging US scholars, researchers, and university faculty to report research cooperation involving entities linked to China's defense and industrial base.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 15:49:04

Ceasefire arrangements should help quell the war, FM says as Israel continues striking Lebanon and introduces uncertainty into peace talks

Ceasefire arrangements should help quell the war and restore peace and stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a question about a question about despite the temporary ceasefire announced by the US and Iran, Israel continues to carry out strikes in Lebanon.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 15:44:51

Root cause of current state of China-Japanese ties lies in Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan question, FM responds to Japan's downgrading description in 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook

The root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations lies in Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan question, which constitute a breach of faith, undermine the political foundation of bilateral relations, and challenge the post-war international order, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday in response to Japan's downgrading its description of ties with China from "one of the most important bilateral relationship" in the 2025 edition to simply "an important neighboring country" in the 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 15:38:38

Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi to Visit China

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 18.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 2026/4/10 15:11:15

China's response to Philippine latest provocation in South China Sea restrained and justified, Chinese experts say following Manila's hype over flare incident

The Philippines has accused China of "bullying" after alleging that Chinese forces fired flares at a Philippine Coast Guard aircraft over the South China Sea, where the plane was conducting what Manila described as a "routine" patrol mission.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 14:57:10

Chinese FM pays tribute to Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs' cemetery in DPRK

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday paid tribute to the graves of the martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteers located in Kangdong County.
Source: | 2026/4/10 14:05:44

China launches AI empowering education action plan, includes AI into teacher qualification exams

China launched an "artificial intelligence (AI) empowering education" action plan in which AI will be incorporated into teacher qualification exams and certification, and efforts will be accelerated to expand AI education among primary and secondary school students, the Ministry of Education said on Friday.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 11:55:35

Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
Source: Xinhua | 2026/4/10 11:04:04

Vietnam's To Lam to visit China days after being elected head of state

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 0:29:51

Ceasefire deal in jeopardy on Day 1 as Iran closes Hormuz following Israel strikes against Lebanon

The fragile calm that followed the US-Iran ceasefire began to unravel almost as soon as it took hold, raising fresh doubts about the durability of the agreement. On Wednesday local time, Israel launched what appeared to be its most extensive airstrike campaign against Lebanon, with reports indicating hundreds were killed or injured.
Source: Global Times | 2026/4/10 0:22:01