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.
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Chinese FM calls for preserving hard-won momentum of ceasefire on Iran
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the top priority is to make every effort to prevent the conflict from reigniting in the Middle East and maintain the hard-won momentum of the ceasefire.
Orban concedes defeat in election under global attention amid speculations of sharp policy shift
"The election result is painful for us, but clear," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said at the Fidesz party campaign offices, conceding defeat on local time Sunday in a major election loss - signaling the imminent end of his 16 consecutive years in power, as the Xinhua News Agency reported - as results showed Peter Magyar's center-right Tisza party winning a majority, per media reports.
This election has received wide attention as it will not only affect the future of Hungary, but also carries implications for the European country's relations with the US, Russia and the EU, with influence on wider geopolitical scope, Chinese observers said.
But no matter how policy adjustment is made, the core issues of security, energy and economic development remain unchanged and shall be the priority of the new government, they said.
Sanchez greets Tsinghua University audience in Chinese, stresses China-EU mutual understanding, cooperation
Teachers and students at Tsinghua University were greeted with an unexpected moment on Monday as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez opened his speech not in Spanish or English, but in Chinese: "Dajia hao (Hello, everyone)", The simple phrase instantly lit up the room, triggering a wave of enthusiastic applause from the crowd.
Strait of Hormuz blockade not in common interests of int'l community: China's top diplomat
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday said blocking the Strait of Hormuz is not in the common interests of the international community, and achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means is the fundamental way to resolve the issue.
Ancient TCM is adapting to rhythm of modern life through technology, new platforms
The term "old TCM doctor" is often used, as if "old" is both its credential and its destiny. But today, is TCM really just "old"? Or rather, how is this tradition - often labeled as antiquated - continuing to find its place in modern life and within contemporary healthcare systems?
China ready to further play constructive role regarding Iran conflict: Premier Li
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China is ready to further play a constructive role and contribute to the restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region.
Chinese FM meets with special envoy of UAE president, calls for political and diplomatic solution to blockade of Strait of Hormuz
China fully understands the legitimate security concerns of Gulf Arab states and supports the United Arab Emirates in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and legitimate rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday during a meeting in Beijing with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, special envoy of the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who accompanied Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on his visit to China.
Four killed in penstock pipe rupture at hydropower station in Southwest China's Chongqing
Four people were killed on Sunday in an accident caused by a sudden rupture of a penstock pipe used for power generation at a hydropower station in Fuling district, Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The rupture triggered a massive discharge of water, Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday, citing the district's emergency management bureau.
Beijing steps up control of poplar and willow catkins with intelligent tech and specialized equipment: GT learned
As poplar and willow catkins begin drifting across many urban roads in Beijing this spring, the city has launched prevention and control efforts using a combination of technological measures to reduce disruptions to daily life, including the use of the coagulant and the portable absorber, the Global Times learned from the local forestry and parks bureau on Monday.
China issues rules on countermeasures against foreign states' unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council to publish a new set of rules on countering foreign states' unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction measures.
China ensures 15-minute medical access, to build tiered healthcare by 2030: official
China aims to establish a tiered diagnosis and treatment coordination mechanism by 2030, ensuring that over 90 percent of Chinese residents can access medical services within 15 minutes, the country's healthcare authority announced at a policy briefing on measures recently rolled out to accelerate the development of a tiered diagnosis and treatment system and make healthcare more accessible and convenient for the public.
The Philippine side staging so-called 'cyanide farce' lacking in credibility, not worth refuting: FM spokesperson
“I would like to stress that Ren'ai Jiao is part of China's Nansha Qundao and is China's territory,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday in response to a question about the Philippines' National Security Council claimed at a news briefing that cyanide was found in samples recovered this February near Ren'ai Jiao from Chinese vessels, as well as in samples from October 2025.
China, Russia foreign ministers to exchange views on bilateral ties, cooperation, international issues of common concern: Chinese FM on Lavrov's upcoming visit to China
When asked about China's assessment of the current China-Russia relations and the arrangements for Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to China starting on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China and Russia have established the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. Guo said during Foreign Minister Lavrov's visit to China, the foreign ministers of the two countries will exchange views and coordinate positions on the development of bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields, as well as international and regional issues of common concern.