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Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea through natural breeding, was on display for her final day at the Panda World of Everland Resort in Yongin city, South Korea, on Sunday. A throng of visitors flocked to the amusement park to say their farewells to the panda, which is scheduled to return to China this April.
By Global Times | 2024/3/3 22:13:34
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  • Most who submitted opinions support Article 23, says HK member of NPC Standing Committee

    Most people who submitted their opinions show support for Article 23, Starry Lee Wai-king, a Hong Kong member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, told the Global Times after the public consultation period for the Article 23 legislation ended on Wednesday.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2024/3/3 20:41:44
  • China to test laser-based communication payloads for real-time maritime data transmission: CASIC president

    China's Weihai-1 laser-based communication payloads that were successfully sent to preset orbit on February 3, will soon carry out inter-satellite and satellite-ground technology convergence experiment in order to realize real-time transmission of maritime remote sensing data and fishing vessel monitoring data, China's state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC,) a major space contractor, revealed on Sunday.

    By Deng Xiaoci | 2024/3/3 20:38:51
  • Wild giant panda population grows to nearly 1,900 in China; number of endangered species on steady rise: official statistics

    On the occasion of the 11th World Wildlife Day, which falls on March 3, with the theme of this year in China being "build an intelligent protection system for wildlife," China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) revealed that the number of rare and endangered species in China has increased steadily.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/3 15:29:44
  • China's top political advisory body to hold annual session from March 4 to 10

    The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country's top political advisory body, will hold its annual session from March 4 to 10, a spokesperson said on Sunday.

    By CGTN | 2024/3/3 15:09:00
  • Major advancement in China's brain-computer interface technology: paralyzed patient of 14 years now able to drink water through thought-controlled movement

    A research team at Tsinghua University recently unveiled cases where two paralyzed patients achieved the control of objects and movement through wireless minimally invasive Brain-Computer Interface or BCI. One of the patients, who had been paralyzed for 14 years, successfully "drank water from a bottle using robotic hands" for the first time, the Chinese Central Television reported on Saturday.

    By Leng Shumei and Chen Qingqing | 2024/3/3 12:07:16
  • Shanghai's Hongqiao International Open Hub achieves fruitful results

    Since its launch three years ago, Shanghai's Hongqiao International Open Hub has achieved encouraging results in terms of building a hub port with global connectivity and serving as a new engine for the integration of the Yangtze River Delta, local officials said on Saturday.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/2 19:03:28
  • China's latest delineation of territorial sea baseline in Beibu Gulf marks significant step in clarifying boundaries: expert

    China announced the baseline of the northern part of the Beibu Gulf in South China, marking another key step in the delineation of its territorial sea baseline, experts said.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/2 15:50:20
  • Shenzhou-17 crew completes 2nd extravehicular mission

    The Shenzhou-17 crew members, who are currently on board China's space station, have completed their second extravehicular mission on Saturday.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/2 14:19:02
  • China slams US consul general's remarks, urging Washington to stop interfering in HK affairs

    Both the Chinese central government and the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) voiced the strong opposition and condemnation toward the latest remarks made by the US Consul General Gregory May in a recent interview, saying that the remarks seriously deviated from the basic professional ethics and code of conduct of consular officials, providing more evidence of US interference in Hong Kong affairs.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2024/3/2 13:32:01
  • World expects China's two sessions to inject new momentum into global growth

    China is set to enter the two sessions period on Monday, focusing the world's attention on how one of the most important political events in the country will set priorities and plans involving the economy, diplomacy, military, and social development for 2024. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and is a key year for achieving the goals outlined in the national 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). At this critical juncture, China's two sessions are set to send a refreshed strong signal to the world that China will remain firmly committed to promoting global common development and prosperity with its high-quality development.

    By Ma Jingjing and Li Xuanmin | 2024/3/1 21:11:51
  • China to accelerate integration of cybersecurity and AI to deal with risks: CPPCC member

    China's cybersecurity technology ranks in the "top tier" globally, and in the realm of security and defense it can now stand on par with the US. However, there remains a gap between China and developed countries such as the US in terms of investment in cybersecurity, Qi Xiangdong, chairman of Qi An Xin Technology Group, told the Global Times on Friday.

    By Chen Qingqing, Liu Caiyu and Bai Yunyi | 2024/3/1 23:21:08
  • 497 telecom fraud suspects handed over to China from Myanmar

    A total of 497 suspects in cross-border telecommunications network fraud were handed over from Myanmar to China on February 21, in the first batch of such individuals this year, media reports said on Friday. This was another significant achievement in the law enforcement collaboration between China and Myanmar, and it marked the first successful joint operation in Tachilek, Myanmar.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/1 22:16:42
  • Amendment (XII) to the Criminal Law officially implemented, to increase the punishment of bribery

    The Amendment (XII) to the Criminal Law officially came into effect on Friday, clearly listing serious bribery situations, adjusting and increasing the penalties for corporate bribery crimes, and making corresponding adjustments to the penalties for other bribery crimes, said the relevant officials from the National People's Congress Law Committee, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Public Security on Friday.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/1 14:43:28
  • China's emergency management authority warns of complicated natural disaster risks in March

    China's top emergency management authority warned on Friday that the national natural disaster risk situation in March will be quite complex, with many areas in the country facing high risks of floods, temperature drops, geological disasters, sand storms and forest fires.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/1 14:28:58
  • China, Thailand visa-exemption agreement takes effect; more Thai tourists expected to visit China

    The mutual visa-exemption agreement between China and Thailand officially took effect on Friday, with bookings for two-way travel surging on the same day as more Thai visitors are expected to visit China.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/3/1 13:01:06
  • Promoting AI for future innovators: 184 primary, secondary schools in China chosen to explore new models

    With the release of chatbot ChatGPT, text-to-video model Sora and other cutting-edge information technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) tech has sparked heated discussion due to the challenges and opportunities it brings. It also raises the topic of how to keep AI education up to date with the latest trends and technologies.

    By Yu Xi | 2024/3/1 12:35:23
  • Lawmaker proposes fertility policy tailored for rural population

    A Chinese lawmaker has proposed implementing a fertility policy specifically designed for the rural population to address the growing dilemma in rural regions where there is a trend of people not getting married, mirroring the situation in urban areas.

    By Liu Caiyu | 2024/3/1 7:22:46
  • Chinese scientists make breakthrough in HIV vaccine development, offering a glimmer of hope for complete overcoming of the virus

    March 1 marks the 10th anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day, initiated by then Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Michel Sidibé, in 2014 in Beijing. Over the past decade, the day has become an important platform for promoting diversity and inclusivity, as well as raising awareness about the need to eliminate discrimination in all its forms, especially against AIDS patients and HIV carriers.

    By Leng Shumei | 2024/3/1 1:56:06
  • All suggestions given to State Council in 2023 addressed: official

    All the suggestions and proposals given to the State Council during the two sessions last year were handled, Xing Huina, a spokesperson for the Information Office of the State Council, said on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/1 1:20:26
  • Renowned musician 'revives' deceased daughter with AI, sparking heated discussion online

    "My daughter has come back," renowned musician Tino Bao (Bao Xiaobo) said in a recent interview, after he "revived" his child with AI technology.

    By Global Times | 2024/3/1 0:51:07
  • Political advisors propose measures to enhance workers' rights protection, 'invisible overtime' highlighted

    Ahead of the two sessions, political advisors nationwide have put forward various measures to strengthen the protection of workers' rights and interests, among which proposals aimed at addressing "invisible overtime" for employees have attracted great attention.

    By Zhang Yuying | 2024/2/29 22:56:08
  • Major products for manned lunar exploration enter preliminary development stage: Chinese space authority

    In 2024, China's manned space program will coordinate two major tasks of space station application and development, and manned lunar exploration, authorities revealed on Thursday. Major products for flying to the moon such as launch vehicles, manned spacecraft, landers, and lunar suits have all entered the preliminary design and development stage.

    By Fan Anqi and Deng Xiaoci | 2024/2/29 22:51:46
  • Putin 'projects confidence' over war in Ukraine, Russia's economic growth under Western sanctions

    Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual State of the Nation Address on Thursday. It was a key occasion for him to project confidence about Russia's development under the pressure from the West and Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine before the presidential election in March. Commenting on the speech, analysts said Putin is telling the world that Russia is not concerned at all and is even satisfied with the current situation. Moscow is waiting for the US for talks, the analysts said.

    By Yang Sheng | 2024/2/29 22:22:33
  • China reports 'hard-won' economic results for 2023, as two sessions to focus on continued recovery

    China on Thursday released the statistical communique on national economic and social development in 2023, reaffirming that the Chinese economy maintained recovery momentum and made solid progress in pursuing high-quality development despite internal and external challenges.

    By Wang Cong, Li Xuanmin and Ma Jingjing | 2024/2/29 21:05:33
  • Trial palm-scanning payment used for research purposes, not open to the public: Shanghai Metro

    The news about the trial of palm-scanning payment in Shanghai Metro has triggered a wide discussion online recently. In response, an official from Shanghai Metro told the Global Times on Thursday that the palm-scanning identity equipment is currently only used for research purposes, and is not open to the public.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/29 17:02:13
  • China shortens infectious disease reporting time to four hours

    The efficiency of China's Infectious Disease Network Reporting System has greatly improved with the average reporting time shortening to four hours from five days since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), China's National Disease Control and Prevention Administration said on Wednesday. Also, 20 national emergency teams in 17 provinces have been formed for the prevention and control of acute infectious diseases.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/29 2:10:12
  • Guizhou government probes arrest of female entrepreneur after payment dispute

    The Guizhou government said on Wednesday that it is investigating the arrest of a female entrepreneur due to illegally provoking quarrels while demanding overdue payment from the local government in Liupanshui, a city in Southwest China's Guizhou Province.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/28 23:49:09
  • Delaying retirement to the age of 65, a hot topic again as the annual two sessions approach

    With the anticipation of a shrinking workforce in China in the near future as China has experienced declining newborns over the past few years, delaying retirement is expected to become a hot topic during this year's two sessions again as a latest report on the development of China's pension estimated that the age of the postponed retirement can eventually be adjusted to 65.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2024/2/28 22:47:23
  • Different opinions on Article 23 legislation reflect Hong Kong's diversity, value of freedom of speech

    With the public consultation period for the Article 23 legislation ended on Wednesday, local officials said there is a general consensus in Hong Kong society that we must expedite the legislation as soon as possible while the major issues of concern in the legal community include the purpose of the legislation, definitions and penalties of offenses and protection of human rights and freedom, some legal representatives said, noting that those various opinions also reflect the city's diversity and protection of freedom of speech.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2024/2/28 22:33:06
  • China to promote inclusive childcare services, create friendly social atmosphere for childbearing

    Chinese authorities will promote the development of inclusive childcare services and create a friendly social atmosphere for childbearing, with more efforts to be conducted to boost the healthy development of childcare services such as implementing preferential tax measures, an official from China's National Health Commission (NHC) said at a press briefing on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/28 22:04:20
  • Top legislature revises Law on Guarding State Secrets

    Chinese lawmakers on Tuesday voted to adopt a revised Law on Guarding State Secrets at a session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, to take effect on May 1. The revision, the first in 14 years, aims to comprehensively enhance the confidentiality management of state secrets, particularly in cyberspace, amid new challenges brought by an accelerating technological revolution both domestically and internationally, Chinese officials expounded on Wednesday.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/2/28 20:46:39
  • 55% of Chinese respondents say US irresponsible in handling of Palestinian-Israeli conflict: GT survey

    A recently published survey conducted by the Global Times Institute at the end of 2023 showed that about 55 percent of Chinese respondents believed the US was being "irresponsible" in handling the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Gaza, which has already killed about 30,000 people. About 42 percent of global respondents said the US is unable to properly handle the Gaza and Ukraine crises at the same time.

    By Yang Sheng, Shan Jie and Leng Shumei | 2024/2/28 20:18:44
  • DPP authorities tell lies, conceal truth about fatal boat incident: Taiwan Affairs Office

    We express strong indignation and condemnation on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' move following a recent incident in waters near Kinmen that led to the death of two people on a mainland fishing boat, said Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/28 19:14:48
  • 40 giant pandas expected to meet public in new Beijing base within 2025

    The first phase of the Beijing base of the national giant panda conservation and research center, which has attracted considerable attention, is scheduled to open for operations within the next year. A total of 40 giant pandas are expected to settle in the Qinglonghu town, Fangshan district of Beijing, according to an opening ceremony held on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/28 15:28:09
  • China's first 'ground space station' passes acceptance review

    China's first "ground space station," the home-grown Space Environment Simulation and Research Infrastructure (SESRI), passed its acceptance review on Tuesday in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. It is capable of simulating nine different categories of space environment factors.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/28 14:13:37
  • Mainland coast guard's entry into so-called 'restricted waters' near Kinmen signals normalized law enforcement in the region

    After the coast guard of East China's Fujian Province conducted a law enforcement patrol in waters near Kinmen in the Taiwan Straits on Sunday, the Taiwan authorities on Tuesday claimed that China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels also entered the so-called "prohibited or restricted" waters near Kinmen on Monday. An observer noted that this indicates the normalization of regular law enforcement patrols in Xiamen-Kinmen waters by the mainland coast guard authorities, a move that is lawful and reasonable. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities have no right to intervene.

    By Guo Yuandan and Du Qiongfang | 2024/2/28 2:02:09
  • Controversy over boat tragedy escalates as senior DPP official faces criticism

    As controversy grows over the recent tragic boat incident, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been met with a backlash in the island of Taiwan for not only failing to disclose the investigation results and handle the situation properly but also for making up lies and hyping erroneous claims only to serve secessionist aims.

    By Li Meng and Fan Anqi | 2024/2/28 1:32:44
  • China can explore feasibility of egg freezing for single women at appropriate time: political advisor

    A member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has suggested exploring the feasibility of egg freezing for single women in China to further promote a fertility-friendly society, as more and more political advisors consider measures to support childbearing women.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/2/28 1:03:45
  • World's first cloned Tibetan sheep born in NW China's Qinghai

    Chinese scientists have successfully cloned the world's first Tibetan sheep in Northwest China's Qinghai Province, hoping to improve the breeding efficiency of the species by preserving their superior individuals.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2024/2/28 0:39:21
  • China's Nanjing University launches groundbreaking AI core curriculum for new students

    Nanjing University announced a pioneering move on Tuesday, launching an AI general curriculum aimed at fostering AI literacy among all new students. This marks a significant first in AI education in China, demonstrating the nation's commitment to aligning with global advancements in AI and education.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/27 23:50:50
  • China issues world's 1st legally binding verdict on copyright infringement of AI-generated images

    China ruled on a case of infringement of copyright by an AI-generated service, the first effective ruling of its kind globally, which provided a judicial answer to the dilemma of whether the content generated by AI service providers infringes on copyright, media reported on Monday. According to the 21st Century Business Herald, the Guangzhou Internet Court ruled that the an AI company had infringed the plaintiff's copyright and adaptation rights to the Ultraman works in the process of providing generative AI services, and should bear relevant civil liability.

    By Zhang Yuying | 2024/2/27 23:43:29
  • Political advisors mull measures to boost birth rate, support childbearing women

    As the two sessions approach, political advisors are considering more supporting measures to support childbearing women.

    By Liu Caiyu | 2024/2/27 23:32:44
  • Destinations for Chinese students studying abroad become more diverse: report

    The destinations for Chinese students studying abroad will become more diverse and comprehensive, while China remains the largest source of international students for countries such as the US, the UK, Australia, Japan, Germany and New Zealand during the 2022-23 academic year, according to a report released by Beijing-based Center for China and Globalization (CCG).

    By Global Times | 2024/2/27 20:23:57
  • 4 killed in demolition site collapse in NE China; 16 suspects under custody

    Four people were killed in a structural collapse during a demolition project in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, on February 20. A total of 16 suspects involved in the accident have been taken coercive measures, Dalian authorities said on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/27 14:01:21
  • Female entrepreneur arrested for illegal behavior while demanding overdue project payments from government

    The local government in Liupanshui in Southwest China's Guizhou Province said on Tuesday that a female entrepreneur was arrested for illegal behavior including fabricating information online, using GPS to obtain personal information of others, whilst demanding overdue project payments from the government.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/27 13:17:12
  • New couples in E China's county with low bride prices to be rewarded with a pre-option for children's school enrollment

    A county in East China's Jiangxi Province, previously criticized for its exorbitant bride prices, is intensifying efforts to shed outdated customs. The latest initiative offers incentives such as pre-option for children's enrollment, health check-up services, and shopping discounts for new couples who adhere to the "low or zero betrothal prices" proposal.

    By Xu Keyue | 2024/2/27 1:15:08
  • China to promote development of over 100 'beautiful bay' construction projects this year

    China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on Sunday that this year, it will promote development of over 100 beautiful bay construction projects provinces. With tailored plans for each bay, this project is going to enhance marine pollution prevention and control, ecological protection and restoration, as well as the improvement of the shore environment in coastal areas. Eventually, it is aimed at building beautiful bays characterized by "clean water and beaches, bustling marine life, and peaceful coexistence between man and the sea."

    By Lin Xiaoyi | 2024/2/26 23:25:03
  • China to make around 100 orbital launches in 2024: blue paper

    China's space development is set to witness new milestones in 2024 with around 100 orbital launches expected to take place, setting a new record and accelerating the networking and construction of multiple satellite constellations, according to the annual blue paper released by China's state-owned space giant China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Monday.

    By Deng Xiaoci | 2024/2/26 22:15:45
  • Chinese researchers confirm origin of cosmic rays for the first time

    The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) has discovered a giant ultra-high-energy gamma-ray bubble structure in the Cygnus star-formation region. This is the first time in human history that the origin of cosmic rays with energy higher than 10 Peta-Electronvolt (PeV) has been discovered, the Global Times learned from the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Monday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/26 22:01:57
  • China set to introduce mandatory national standards on e-bike batteries after recent incidents

    Following a series of recent fires nationwide involving electric bicycles, the public's concern about the safety of electric bicycle batteries has been growing. According to the latest media reports, China is set to introduce mandatory national standards on the matter.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/26 21:54:47
  • China implements interim regulations on carbon emission trading, targets false data fabrication

    China's Interim Regulations for the Management of Carbon Emission Trading will come into effect this May. The first special regulation providing a legal basis for the operation and management of the national carbon market and responding to climate change is significant for China which has the world's largest carbon market in terms of the amount of greenhouse gas emissions covered, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) said on Monday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/26 21:41:01
  • Mainland's regular patrols send stern warning to DPP

    As the Chinese mainland's maritime law enforcement authorities on Sunday conducted more patrols in waters near Kinmen in response to Taiwan authorities' brutal and deadly act against fishermen from the mainland, analysts from the island of Taiwan on Monday said the mainland is sending a strong signal that its law enforcement forces are right to and capable of taking further control of not only waters around Kimen, but also Matsu and Penghu islands.

    By Yang Sheng and Wang Qi | 2024/2/26 21:33:55
  • Political advisor suggests China scrap birth limit completely

    A national political advisor has suggested China scrap its birth limit completely to boost the country's birth rate, and give equal birth support policies to single parents, as well as children born out of wedlock.

    By Zhao Yusha | 2024/2/26 12:27:16
  • China's top anti-graft watchdog releases work report for 2023; including three minister-level 'tigers' among 87 mid-level officials investigated

    Eighty-seven Chinese mid-level officials, including three minister-level “tigers,” were placed under inspection in 2023, as China pledges to continuously deepen the fight against corruption in the long run, a latest work report released by China's top anti-graft authority shows, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/26 4:32:53
  • China is 'unlikely' to lift import ban on Japanese seafood as dumping continues

    Half a year after Japan opened Pandora's box by dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean, Japanese media are discussing the possibility of bilateral talks for getting China to revoke its import ban on Japanese marine products, in an apparent attempt to test the waters.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/2/25 21:50:46
  • E.China's Jiangsu launches provincial inspection into fire hazards in residential compounds after deadly fire

    East China's Jiangsu Province has launched a thorough inspection into fire hazards in residential compounds across the province after a deadly fire broke out in the provincial capital of Nanjing early Friday morning, killing 15 people. Preliminary analysis shows the fire was caused by electric bicycles parked inside the building.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/2/25 19:48:36
  • Ministry of State Security releases new comic portraying special agent goes undercover in consulting company to investigate espionage case

    China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) released its third episode of serialized comic on Sunday, revealing the story of a team member of the Secret Special Investigation Division (SPD) who goes undercover at a consulting company to investigate the “black hands” of espionage.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/25 17:56:23
  • Yingge dance, folk lanterns attract crowds at Lantern Festival in Shantou

    Aiming at celebrating the Chinese Lantern Festival on Saturday, the “2024 Shantou International Lantern Show” has been held at Shantou, a city in Guangdong Province that boasts a large population of returned overseas Chinese from countries such as Thailand and Singapore.

    By Li Yuche in Shantou | 2024/2/24 23:17:12
  • Jiangsu dispatches investigation team after building fire caused by electric bikes kills 15, injures 44

    East China's Jiangsu Province has dispatched an investigation team to look into the cause and responsibilities for the deadly fire that broke out in the provincial capital of Nanjing early Friday morning, which has killed 15 people and placed 44 in hospital for treatment, authorities announced Saturday at a press conference. Preliminary analysis shows the fire was caused by the electric bicycles parked inside the building.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/24 14:11:16
  • Chinese firms can narrow AI gap with US within 1 or 2 years: founder of cybersecurity company

    The main difference between China and the US in artificial intelligence (AI) lies in "determining the technical direction," but once the direction is determined, with China's strong advantage in its rapid learning capabilities, the gap will be narrowed within one or two years, said Zhou Hongyi, founder and chairman of 360 Security Technology who is also a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference to the upcoming two sessions.

    By Liu Caiyu, Chen Qingqing and Bai Yunyi | 2024/2/24 13:22:42
  • China reveals ambitious names for new-gen manned spacecraft, lunar lander; crewed moon landing expected by 2030

    China's Mengzhou spacecraft, the Lanyue moon lander, and the new-generation manned launch vehicle the Long March-10 have all entered preliminary development stage, and are proceeding smoothly. China aims to send taikonauts to the moon by 2030.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/24 13:09:39
  • PLA poster contains coast guard elements, hints at firm resolve after boat incident

    One day before the Lantern Festival, the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday released a poster titled "Return Home" calling on Taiwan compatriots to return to the motherland, which also includes elements of the coast guard forces for the first time.

    By Guo Yuandan | 2024/2/23 23:00:26
  • China's strongest rocket Long March-5 successfully sends satellite into orbit, embarking on high-frequency launching period in coming years

    Long March-5, China's most powerful carrier rocket in commission, thundered into the sky from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province at around 19:30 pm, successfully sending the communication technology experiment-11 satellite into preset orbit. This marks China's first space launch in the Year of the Dragon.

    By Deng Xiaoci | 2024/2/23 20:29:01
  • Returning home

    Tianlong Mountain, located in Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi Province, is not just a mountain. It is a symbol of exquisite stone carving art and distinctive regional style.

    By Cao Siqi in Taiyuan | 2024/2/22 21:11:18
  • Stability unlocking economic potentials: Mainland tourists visiting HK, Macao for Chinese Lunar New Year surpass same period of 2018

    Hong Kong and Macao have both announced relevant data to prove that their tourism industries have all recovered to the level before the COVID-19 pandemic and also the 2019 turmoil, as the two special administrative regions all received more than 1.4 million and 1.3 million inbound visitors which greatly boost local economies, and experts and professionals of related industries said security, stability and public order are the most important elements to bring tourists back.

    By Yang Sheng | 2024/2/23 17:17:31
  • China's top anti-espionage authority warns of secret leaks through smart wearable devices

    China's top anti-espionage authority warned on Friday that various smart wearable devices may become "cyber spies" used by foreign intelligence agencies to carry out espionage activities, posing a threat to national security.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/23 14:01:43
  • Beijing sees influenza, COVID-19 coexistence in respiratory infectious diseases

    Beijing is currently experiencing a situation in which respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza and COVID-19 are coexisting, with the prevalence of the influenza virus showing a slight downward trend recently, the Beijing center for disease control and prevention said on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/23 1:53:40
  • China vows to eradicate wage arrears, illegal overtime work, protecting rights of employees

    China vows to eradicate wage arrears and illegal arrangements for overtime work, so as to effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of workers, according to media reports on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/22 22:59:36
  • Top official's visit to Hong Kong demonstrates central govt's position on Article 23 legislation, clears doubts: experts

    Xia Baolong, the central government's top official overseeing Hong Kong and Macao affairs, started his seven-day trip to Hong Kong on Thursday, meeting a number of local government officials and learning from the progress that the city has made in its transition from good governance to prosperity.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2024/2/22 22:44:27
  • Lantern Festival gala to feature various opera performances

    A special gala featuring China's various xiqu, or Chinese traditional operas, will air on China Media Group's state TV channel CCTV 11 on the night of Lantern Festival, which falls on Saturday, the 15th day of the first lunar month.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/22 22:41:14
  • SW China's Guizhou put out 221 forest fires, including 11 mountain fire disasters that claimed 2 lives

    A total of 221 forest fires, including 11 mountain fires that claimed two lives, had occurred in Southwest China's Guizhou Province between February 10 and 21 and all these fires have been put out as of Thursday, the provincial forest and grassland fire prevention and emergency headquarters said on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/22 19:27:15
  • Hometown witness: Central China's Luoyang becomes Spring Festival hit with rich historical relics

    The popularity of Luoyang during the Spring Festival tourism peak demonstrated that the strength of culture is profound and has appeal for young people. The city full of history shall continue to explore the richness of culture and innovate formats of presentation to maintain its attraction for Generation Zers: analysts

    By Zhang Han | 2024/2/22 19:06:32
  • China continues giant panda protection cooperation with Spain, US; negotiations with Austria underway

    The China Wildlife Conservation Association recently reached agreements with the Madrid Zoo in Spain and San Diego Zoo in the US in a new round of international cooperation for giant panda conservation.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/22 14:44:12
  • Update: Five killed in container ship collision accident due to crew's improper operation in S.China

    Five people were killed after a container ship collided with a bridge pier while passing through a waterway in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Thursday morning, causing the bridge deck to break. The accident was due to improper operation by the ship's crew, according to the authorities at a press briefing held on Thursday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/22 11:38:25
  • 51 people held accountable for the fatal school gym roof collapse in NE China

    51 people, including 33 government officials, have been held accountable for the middle school gym roof collapse accident in Qiqihar, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, which occurred in July 2023. The incident resulted in 11 deaths, 7 injuries, and a direct economic loss of 12.541 million yuan ($1.74 million), according to China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Wednesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/22 4:50:04
  • Average cost of childbearing in China among world's highest: think tank report

    The average cost of raising a child from birth to college graduation in China is approximately 680,000 yuan ($94,557), and the cost of childbearing now ranks among the highest in the world, according to a new report published by a Chinese think tank on Wednesday.

    By GT staff reporters | 2024/2/22 1:05:07
  • Chinese supercomputer aids in the discovery of a new MSP by FAST

    A new millisecond pulsar has been found through the collaboration of the National Supercomputing Center in Jinan, and the "Chinese sky-eye," the 500-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), which marks a new trial success for Chinese supercomputing in this field and will help expand research in modern physics theory.

    By Shan Jie | 2024/2/21 21:43:50
  • Multiple places to suffer from strongest extreme weather conditions

    Blizzard, freezing rain and strong winds have swept through a vast area of the central and eastern areas in China with multiple places expected to the suffer from intense coldest spells and strongest extreme weather conditions this winter, as China's top meteorological authority continued to issue six extreme weather alerts simultaneously on Wednesday morning, and authorities in localities notified suspension of classes and public transportation, with reminders of corresponding measures. Meteorological expert warned of uncommon widespread freezing rain this year that can pose hazards to infrastructures and public transportation.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2024/2/21 20:00:23
  • Level-IV emergency response to low temperatures activated in East, Central China

    China's Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level-IV emergency response following rain, snow and freezing conditions in East China's Anhui Province and Central China's Henan and Hubei provinces on Tuesday, as there is a high risk of serious problems during the Spring Festival travel peak, the ministry said on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/21 1:43:54
  • 2 surviving fishermen return to mainland after fatal incident

    The two surviving fishermen of a fatal incident caused when their vessel capsized after being chased near Kinmen Island returned to the Chinese mainland on Tuesday, accompanied by representatives of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) branch in the port city of Quanzhou, Fujian Province.

    By Wang Qi | 2024/2/21 0:05:31
  • Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei sees 60% drop in annual PM2.5 concentration since 2013

    Over the past decade, China's Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has made significant progress in environmental protection. By the end of 2023, there had been about a 60 percent decrease in the annual average concentration of PM2.5 compared to 2013, the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau said on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/20 22:09:50
  • Investigation underway into love affair between married female teacher and 16-y-o male student from senior high school in Shanghai

    A married female teacher from a high school in Shanghai suspected of being involved in a love affair with her 16-year-old male student was suspended from her duties and has been placed under investigation, local education authority in Xuhui district responded to the public concerns on Tuesday, saying the involved personnel will be dealt with in accordance with laws and regulations based on the results of the investigation.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2024/2/20 20:39:47
  • Hometown witness: Tourists across nation enjoy authentic Chinese flavor in Confucius' birthplace

    “The Master said: 'How happy we are to have friends from afar…'” at the Confucius Temple, students in traditional Chinese costume, or Hanfu, recited the Analects of Confucius in unison, creating a grand and majestic scene that showcases the enduring power of inheritance…with music, songs, and dances, the ancient traditions are passed down, which deeply impressed tourists who came to visit Qufu, East China's Shandong Province – the birthplace of prominent ancient philosopher Confucius, during this year's Spring Festival holidays (February 10-17).

    By Xu Keyue in Qufu | 2024/2/20 20:37:44
  • China's homegrown AG600M amphibious aircraft passes test in extreme coldness, proving reliability in harsh conditions

    China's domestically developed AG600M aircraft, a firefighting variant of the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, has reportedly passed test under extreme cold weather, according to the aircraft developer Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). Chinese experts hailed the milestone verified the model's high reliability in harsh weather conditions, affirming its potential for a wide range of applications in the future.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/20 17:44:09
  • COMAC wins 40 C919 orders from Tibet Airlines at Singapore Airshow

    COMAC wins 40 C919 orders from Tibet Airlines at Singapore Airshow

    By Global Times | 2024/2/20 13:31:11
  • China's homegrown C919 aircraft makes first international debut at Singapore Airshow

    Two Chinese manufactured C919 planes and three ARJ21 aircraft made their official debut at the Singapore Airshow on Tuesday, China Media Group reported.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/20 12:40:43
  • China's MSS reminds public to be vigilant to overseas companies illegally collecting geographic spatial information data

    China's national security agencies have found that some overseas map companies use virtual currency as a reward to entice domestic individuals to purchase and use specialized equipment to "check in" on maps, illegally collecting sensitive geographic spatial information data and uploading them in real-time to overseas servers, which poses a serious threat to national security, the Ministry of State Security said in an article on Tuesday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/20 11:56:05
  • Netizens question Messi's third response to HK match controversy

    Amidst a brewing controversy, Argentine star Lionel Messi posted a video on China's X-like social media platform Weibo on Monday night, responding for the third time to his failure to take the field in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), stating that he was "truly unable to play due to injury," triggering heated debate among netizens in the comments section online.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/20 11:49:01
  • Beijing's central area sees a decline of over 2 million in permanent population over 7 years

    The permanent population in the central area of Beijing decreased by more than 2 million people from 2015 to 2022, according to a report released by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics on Monday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/20 1:34:48
  • Severe cold front hits central, eastern regions; schools forced to delay start of new semester

    Over the next four days, there will be a significant temperature drop from west to east and from north to south in the central and eastern regions, with a temperature decrease of more than 20 C in many southern areas, according to media outlets on Monday. Due to the drastic temperature change, for the safety of students, many primary and secondary schools in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, have officially announced that the return to school will be delayed until February 26.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/19 21:30:55
  • Hometown witness: Return of traditional temple fairs brings 'old Beijing' back, demonstrating vitality of city, inheritance of culture

    Traditional temple fairs in Beijing made a big comeback this Spring Festival, after being put on hold for four years because of the pandemic. The Global Times reporters visited the temple fair during the holiday in person and were deeply shocked by its popularity and strong festival atmosphere.

    By Chen Qingqing and Zhang Yuying | 2024/2/19 20:06:33
  • Hong Kong DAB deputies to upcoming two sessions make proposals on enhancing patriotic education, facilitating cross-border travel

    Ahead of the annual national two sessions - National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) - scheduled in early March, delegates of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) to the upcoming two sessions have put forward on Monday at least 30 proposals, including enhancing the patriotic education and pushing forward new measures in facilitating cross-border travel.

    By Chen Qingqing | 2024/2/19 18:41:50
  • Shenzhou-17 crew celebrates Year of Dragon in warm festive vibe

    Despite being in the distant reaches of space, three taikonauts of the Shenzhou-17 manned spaceflight crew aboard the China Space Station celebrated a colorful and busy Spring Festival marking the Year of the Dragon, with deep feeling of warmth of home and the joy of the festival in China's heavenly space home, latest episode of space vlog series Tiangong Television showed.

    By Deng Xiaoci | 2024/2/19 18:03:06
  • Number of marriages in multiple regions of China sees rebound in 2023

    The number of marriage registrations in many places in 2023 has shown a significant increase, marking the first rebound in recent years in China, media reported on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/18 22:55:50
  • 3 dead, 2 missing in factory explosion in East China's Jiangsu; rescue efforts underway

    Three people have been killed and two are still missing in an explosion that occurred at an aluminum rod production plant in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu Province, on Sunday. The search and rescue efforts are still underway, the local emergency authorities said on Sunday.

    By Global Times | 2024/2/18 20:14:45
  • Shanxi Spring Festival lantern fairs show the charm of thriving cultural heritages

    Under dazzling street lanterns, the Spring Festival lantern fairs demonstrate the flourishing cultural economy and rich heritage in Shanxi Province of northern China. Among them, a lantern fair with local characteristics was presented on the most bustling street of Jincheng, Shanxi.

    By Wang Zixuan in Jincheng | 2024/2/18 19:45:28
  • Meteorological authority escalates cold wave alert, forecasting drastic temperature dropping in majority parts across China

    China's top meteorological authority issued three extreme weather alerts simultaneously on Sunday morning, warning of drastic temperature drops, freezing weather and sandstorm affecting vast swathes of the country over the following week, hindering return journeys back to work after the tradition family reunion holiday of Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year.

    By Du Qiongfang | 2024/2/18 17:57:59
  • Chinese made 474m domestic trips during Spring Festival holidays, spending 632.6b yuan: Ministry of Culture and Tourism

    Chinese made 474m domestic trips during Spring Festival holidays, spending 632.6b yuan: Ministry of Culture and Tourism

    By Global Times | 2024/2/18 14:35:45
  • You can do anything for intelligence while I shall do nothing against espionage?

    You can do anything for intelligence while I shall do nothing against espionage?

    By China's Ministry of State Security | 2024/2/18 10:03:46
  • Sora showcases potential of AI technology

    San-Francisco based OpenAI made its big drop as China was enjoying the last days of Spring Festival holidays. The up-to-one-minute-long realistic videos created by the text-to-video AI generator Sora are so remarkable that they resulted in people imaging the boundless possibilities of this generator could have. Sora is probably able to reshape the entire movie industry and it also mirrors the disparity between China and the US on in generative AI.

    By Liu Caiyu and Fan Wei | 2024/2/17 19:52:54
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