The strategic guidance of the two heads of state not only points the direction for bilateral relations, but also injects valuable confidence and positive energy into world peace and development.

Multiple foreign media outlets have recently noticed that the Tianjin Meat Industry Association announced it would purchase 50,000 metric tons of deforestation free certified Brazilian beef by the end of the year. This move not only sends a positive signal for the protection of the Amazon rainforest, but also demonstrates the profound impact of China's green consumption demand on global supply chains.

The bilateral relationship between China and the US could improve because of US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing this week. The symbolism and substance of the two presidents in the same room offer a powerful opportunity to show resolute commitment to tackling global challenges.

Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman recently concluded his inaugural visit to China since Bangladesh's new government took office in February. This diplomatic trip holds significant importance in the context of evolving South Asian geopolitics and a sluggish global economic recovery. Beyond routine diplomatic exchanges, this visit was anchored in solid, action-oriented cooperation, reflecting Bangladesh's urgent development priorities and its steadfast recognition of China as a reliable, time-tested partner.

For the bilateral relations to truly stabilize and improve, it is imperative to unwaveringly uphold the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy and fully implement the important consensus reached by the two leaders without compromise.

The results of a recent survey released earlier this month showed that most Cambodian people felt positively about China. Conducted by the Asian Vision Institute, an independent think tank based in Phnom Penh, the survey on Cambodia-China relations was participated in by a total of 2,612 respondents in Cambodia from December 2025 to March 2026. The survey results provide a valuable "think tank perspective" for understanding how different sectors of Cambodian society perceive China and China-Cambodia relations, while also offering insights into the effectiveness of China's neighborhood diplomacy concepts and practices.

The hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has left three dead and nine confirmed infected as of press time. Some 122 guests and crew from 23 countries were scattered across the globe. This was a textbook transnational public health crisis - one that no country could manage alone, and no government could afford to ignore. Viruses do not check passports. This is an old saying, but during this outbreak, it has become more vivid than ever. It also underscores the critical importance of cooperation.

US President Donald Trump's ongoing state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday has drawn significant international attention. In an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Su Yaxuan, Sourabh Gupta (Gupta), a senior fellow at the Washington-based Institute for China-America Studies, noted that what China and the US are doing now is groping toward finding a new intermediate strategic equilibrium based on which they can engage each other. "The visit may help set the groundwork for both sides to identify areas of common interest," Gupta said.

From the government level to the grassroots, China and the US today have more reason than ever to work together to accomplish more major, practical, and positive things for both countries and the rest of the world.

US President Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to China has drawn widespread global attention. A stable China-US relationship not only benefits both countries but also serves the interests of the entire world. To this end, both sides need to properly manage the serious obstacles and challenges in the bilateral relationship, especially the Taiwan question.

US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. It will be the first visit to China by a US president in almost nine years. Global media, especially in the US, have been speculating about the visit for quite some time. There are many pressing issues on the agenda.

Expanding domestic demand and building a robust domestic market enable China and the world to achieve mutual benefit and shared development through two-way flows.

What does it mean to govern well and how should governance performance be gauged? The answer from the Communist Party of China (CPC) is that a correct understanding of governance performance should proceed from reality, respect objective laws, and, through sound decision-making and hard work, create achievements that withstand the test of practice and history, truly benefit the people, and earn public recognition. To examine the distinctive logic and global relevance of the CPC's correct understanding of governance performance, the Global Times (GT) launches a new series, "Understanding the correct view on governance performance," and invites leading international observers to share their thoughts on these issues.

Beyond the handshakes and photos, the world watches whether China and the US can responsibly manage differences, mitigate risks and stabilize the overall situation. The world awaits a summit that responds to the needs of the times and the expectations of the world.

The Pacific Ocean is vast enough for both to prosper in their own ways.

The DPP authorities cannot buy peace with weapons, and they most certainly cannot buy a future. That is the most expensive truth behind their arms purchases.

The ongoing Middle East conflict has led to soaring energy prices and supply chain disruptions, impacting nearly every part of the world - especially small island nations, which are the most at risk. This situation is sending shockwaves through the global economy, exposing the acute vulnerability of small island states.

China's rural revitalization is often discussed in policies and statistics. What does it truly look like on the ground, especially in the eyes of foreign visitors? In this new series, "Village Walk," the Global Times invites foreign visitors who have explored China's villages firsthand to share their stories. Through their perspectives, we capture the quiet transformations, the rich and vibrant local cultures, the sustainable development of rural industries, and the vitality among rural communities. This is the fourth installment of the series.

An academic symposium titled "The Vision of a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity and the Development of an Independent Chinese Knowledge System in International Relations" was recently held at China Foreign Affairs University. Co-hosted by the Research Center on Building a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity and the China National Association for International Studies, the event featured roundtable discussions that delved into advancing the systematic and theoretical study and interpretation of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy and accelerating the development of an independent Chinese knowledge system of international relations. This article selects and presents some highlights for our readers.

Any external forces that dare to intervene in Taiwan Straits affairs will inevitably face resolute countermeasures from China and will pay a heavy price for it.

As the EU erects trade barriers against Chinese EVs, a major European automaker goes the other way: embrace, not resist; bind, not decouple. Despite political rhetoric, business decisions, not summits, truly reshape the world order.

Viewed within a broader historical context, the two common enemies facing China and the US today are, first, the global asymmetric risks posed by the runaway development of AI, and second, the direct threat to peace in the Taiwan Straits and regional stability posed by "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. The former threatens the very foundations of future order for all of human society, while the latter threatens the basis of regional peace and even global security.

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has just concluded a three-day official visit to China, marking his first China trip since the new Bangladeshi government under the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed office in February. The visit underscores the stability, continuity and pragmatic orientation of China-Bangladesh relations.

In May 2026, China and the European Union (EU) celebrate the 51st anniversary of their diplomatic relations. For more than five decades, despite the ever‑changing international landscape, China‑EU relations have demonstrated remarkable resilience and vitality. However, in recent years, the bilateral ties have been confronted with increasing differences and even frictions in various spheres. What is the biggest reason for such features? How should the two major global players build new models of cooperation to enhance mutual understanding between them amid frictions? Stefano Manservisi (Manservisi), former director-general for International Cooperation and Development in the European Commission, shared his views with Global Times (GT).

Recently, the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Workers' Party of Korea, published a series of articles focusing on incidents including Japanese Self-Defense Forces personnel intruding into the Chinese Embassy in Japan, pointing out that the Japanese side is the chief culprit behind the deterioration of China-Japan relations. The articles also criticized the series of terror threats targeting the Chinese Embassy in Japan as a blatant violation of international law and an open provocation.

After "Country Walk," many other forms of "walks" will emerge, building bridges for cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and other countries.

Defense cooperation with Japan must be framed with historical sensitivity - honestly acknowledging the wounds of the past while deliberately building the trust required for the future for final healing.

AI should not become the private property monopolized by any individual power, nor a tool for closed clubs of select countries, and certainly not a sword hanging over humanity.

Today, the de-risking mindset has become increasingly dominant in EU policymaking, with the proposal for revision of the CSA serving as another manifestation of that trend. If “security anxiety” continues to override economic rationality, the ultimate victim will most likely be the EU's own development resilience and global competitiveness.

It was because of China's participation that the Tokyo Trial possessed sufficient legitimacy.

As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trial's commencement, it is essential to reflect on its legacy in the context of Japan's increasing militarization and the challenges facing the post-World War II international order.

When discussing regional coordinated development in China, there is a view in Western discourse which claims that disparities among regions stem from the so-called “siphon effect,” whereby developed eastern regions or first-tier cities draw in excessive resources, thereby suppressing the development of central and western regions and creating imbalances.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to begin his visit to China.

The village walk in Guiyang genuinely shifted my perspective. It showed me that China's rural revitalization is not only about large-scale infrastructure or policy. It is also about small, practical innovations that directly improve people's daily lives. In many ways, it's these seemingly small details that make the biggest impact.

The domestic call on young Chinese dovetails seamlessly with the four global initiatives China has proposed. Energized youth makes China's global offerings credible – proof that the model delivers for its people and partners.

If those Western commentators who love to slap labels on young Chinese could actually visit Minqin, they might realize how to give young Chinese people the full and accurate recognition they deserve.

As the American umbrella is pulled away, Europe appears to be finally waking up to the real urgency: it must take its destiny into its own hands. Will Europe finally get serious about its strategic autonomy?

Stopping the worship of war criminals and adhering to the path of peace are the minimum sincerity that Japan should demonstrate to its neighbors and the international community, as well as the basic morality it must uphold.

The South-South cooperation led by China contributes to a more democratic, reasonable and human-centered global environmental governance system – benefiting not only developing countries but the future of global sustainability itself.

IMF chief Georgieva warns of "much worse outcome" if Middle East war drags into 2027.

China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) can help Bangladesh get the development right. Given that China's priorities are green technologies, low-carbon industries and sustainable development, the Bangladeshi government can take the opportunity to absorb China's development experiences to enhance its sustainable development: Bangladeshi scholar

From the reactions of Pakistani delegation members throughout the trip, what I sensed was far more than curiosity about new agricultural technologies. It was also Pakistan's genuine desire to accelerate agricultural modernization.

2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Tokyo Trial. As a landmark judicial event in the aftermath of World War II, the trial has exerted a profound influence on modern international criminal law and the evolution of international order, especially the regional order in Asia. What role did the Tokyo Trial play in shaping China's modern historical narrative and national memory? What significance does it have when we review the Tokyo Trial against the current global situation? Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen spoke with Rana Mitter (Mitter), a professor of US-Asia relations at the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Forgotten Alley, over these issues.

Today, reaffirming the Tokyo Trial's historical value and profound implications,, while upholding the legal characterization of Japan's crimes of aggression, holds great contemporary relevance.

The year 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE), also known as the Tokyo Trial. Following the Nuremberg Trial, it was another large-scale, multinational judicial proceeding in human history to try crimes of aggression and war crimes.

Zero tariffs serve as an important policy foundation for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization and build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.

What truly unsettles Washington is that China-Latin America cooperation rests on solid, tangible foundations.

As an important pole in a multipolar world, Europe should not belittle itself or fall into the fallacy of zero-sum thinking. Instead, it should actively assume responsibility, maintain strategic autonomy, and contribute to the maintenance of free trade and the establishment of genuine multilateralism.

China's practices prove that it remains a steadfast defender, active builder and vital contributor to the NPT. As the NPT review process faces daunting challenges, the international community must abandon the Cold War mentality and double standards to return to the track of multilateral cooperation.

The contest between China and the US in AI is increasingly defined by two fundamentally different development philosophies: The US is focused on raising the ceiling of what AI can do; China is focused on lowering the floor of who can use it, writes @dinggangchina

By thoroughly adhering to the pacifism indicated by its Constitution, Japan must advance “providing reassurance” rather than arms exports to its Asian neighbors, and work with China as a force for regional stability: Japanese scholar

The US' pressure is mounting.

The tension currently facing the UK-US “special relationship” is a clash between two worlds: a US attempting to reshape global and regional hegemony through unilateralism, and a UK focused on national and regional interests while trying to preserve its influence through the existing international order.

What I sensed from the Bangladeshi delegation in China reflected the new Bangladeshi government's interest in deepening ties with China, especially in areas related to innovation, advanced manufacturing, and digital transformation, as well as the strong aspiration of Bangladeshi politicians and the public to accelerate the country's transition toward high-tech development.

A communist party must deliver concrete results for working people. The CPC's emphasis on people-first governance performance is crucial, as it ensures that policies translate into tangible improvements in people's lives.

Today, China continues to expand high-level opening-up, allowing foreign companies to share in its development opportunities. It is hoped that relevant countries and media will recognize the changes taking place, set aside biases against Chinese companies going global, and allow all parties to develop together in a fair and equitable market environment.

Building into a world leader in science and technology requires not only world-class laboratories, but also a rational public discourse environment. Neither blindly worshiping “overseas experience” nor arbitrarily questioning the choice to “return to China” is the proper attitude we should take toward talent mobility.

We hope that more technology and innovation enterprises, including Manus, can find their place in this blue ocean in China, develop confidently, grow larger and stronger, and achieve better development and breakthroughs.

The growing caution among Australian media and experts toward closer ties with militaristic Japan reflects a broader recognition of the potential consequences of entanglement in regional conflicts. It is imperative for Australia to stay vigilant and thoughtful in its foreign policy decisions.

Japan is heading toward isolation.

My journey to Xinjiang left me with a strong impression: China has understood that its future also lies in its countryside. It is transforming its rural areas into spaces of innovation, production and opportunity: African journalist

The key to sustaining and strengthening the momentum of China-South Korea people-to-people exchanges lies in acknowledging differences and focusing on shared ground, transforming policy convenience into real exchanges, and turning exchanges into cultural understanding and mutual affinity.

Modernization is a goal pursued by nearly all countries, and thus Chinese modernization can serve as a “common language” for better dialogue between China and the rest of the world. I believe it will offer valuable lessons for the Global South and other nations exploring their own paths to modernization.

The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition boasts an unprecedented scale and remarkable popularity.

In China, you stop checking your wallet. You stroll after midnight. You trust. And in that quiet confidence, you glimpse what Chinese sense of security, at its most comprehensive, actually feels like.

Through joint research, joint standard setting and risk assessment, Chinese and European academics can explore a more balanced governance model between technological development and risk control. This contributes to the formation of a more inclusive international rules-based system.

Last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in Athens alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, made a striking claim: the US, Russia and China are now all "dead against" the Europeans.

The giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are about to begin a new chapter of life in the US amid goodwill and high expectations, sending a positive signal.

For Seoul, the key is not waiting for Washington to change, but rather breaking free from the structural dilemma of being "simultaneously dependent on the US and constrained by it."

The anxiety of middle powers reflects the problems of our era. To truly move past this anxiety, the root causes must be identified and targeted.

This demonstrates that every reckless move by "Taiwan independence" forces will only invite stronger resistance and deeper isolation.

The US-Israel attacks on Iran have not only plunged the Middle East into chaos and reshaped the global geopolitical landscape, they have also shattered Japan's long-held image as a "model upholder of international law." The crises in Ukraine, Venezuela and the Middle East have exposed Tokyo's double standards in international affairs. The sovereign principle and international justice are merely convenient tools for Japan in service of US hegemony.

The European Union (EU) has been the most ambitious and, for decades, the most successful project of supranational governance the world has ever seen. It has brought peace and prosperity to hundreds of millions of citizens, and become a model for regional integration across continents. Yet now, the EU is far from the vision its founders imagined, and meaningful reform is more urgent than ever.

My work badge from the People's Hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region is hanging by the window in my office in Beijing. Every time I look at it, I am reminded that I was once a member there - and that I will always regard it as another "home." In 2015, as one of the first members of the "group-style" medical assistance program to Xizang, I set foot on this remarkable land for the first time. More than a decade has passed. The badge has gradually faded in the sunlight, yet it has become ever clearer in my memory.

Breaking free from the logic of hegemony, opening our eyes to the world and truly embracing multilateralism and international cooperation is the right path for any major power.

Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini, scheduled to commence on Wednesday, was “postponed” at the eleventh hour on Tuesday.

Within just one month, Japan has presented the world with a disturbing picture at an alarming pace.

Illustration: Liu Rui/GT

One day after sending a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday reportedly continued to make a monetary offering to the site. Additionally, the Japanese government has officially revised "the three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology" and their implementation guidelines on Tuesday to enable overseas sales of weapons.

This year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Laos. If you read Western media or consult Washington's think tanks, you will almost exclusively view this relationship through the cold, rigid prism of grand strategy. The Western strategic community is deeply anxious about economic integration between China and Southeast Asian nations. Commentaries in publications like Foreign Affairs routinely rely on buzzwords like "squeezing" and "debt traps" to characterize China's footprint in the region.

On Wednesday, a delegation of Pakistani media professionals and think tanks visited Xinjiang Medical University in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, gaining firsthand insight into China-Pakistan cooperation in medical education.

Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs, will visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar upon invitation from Wednesday to Sunday. It has been four months since the cease-fire consensus between Cambodia and Thailand after their border dispute on December 27, 2025. On December 28 and 29, in a meeting held by the Fuxian Lake, Yunnan Province of China, foreign ministers and senior military officers of China, Cambodia and Thailand agreed on key outcomes. On Monday, the Second China-Cambodia-Thailand Track II Dialogue, organized by China Foreign Affairs University, was held in Beijing. The dialogue brought together think tank experts and media persons from the three countries to discuss issues around the theme "Implementing the Fuxian Consensus and Fostering a Peaceful Public Opinion Environment." Global Times reporter Wang Wenwen selects the speeches and opinions by representatives of the three countries at the scene.

Hopefully the EU won't underestimate China's firm resolve to safeguard its national interests and the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises, nor underestimate the cost of taking detours and wrong paths.

As China continues to expand its visa-free "circle of friends," a growing number of foreign tourists and vloggers are capturing their positive experiences in China on camera. A French young man deliberately "abandoned" his laptop in a shopping mall, yet no one touched it for half an hour. The BBC's China correspondent went for a run at 3 am, enjoying the freedom and peace of the night.

As Japan accelerates its military buildup, inks major new arms export deals and joins the annual Balikatan, or "shoulder-to-shoulder," drills as a full participant for the first time alongside the US and Philippines, history casts a long shadow. The Japanese combat-capable troops that once invaded the Philippines as aggressors are now returning as so-called close partners. How do Filipinos see this return? And how does Southeast Asia feel about Japan's rapid remilitarization? Anna Rosario Malindog-Uy (Malindog-Uy), director and vice president for external affairs of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, shared her views with Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin.

The Japanese government on Tuesday officially revised the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology and their implementation guidelines, allowing overseas sales of lethal weapons

From the war in Ukraine to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, from trade wars to the Greenland issue, NATO's internal cohesion is coming under increasing scrutiny and doubt from within the alliance itself. Is the transatlantic alliance now at a critical turning point? Is NATO's "Asia-Pacificization" a cure for its survival? The Global Times invites three scholars to share their analysis on these questions.

The problem with this line of thinking begins with a conceptual sleight of hand: equating "being able to dance and run" with "being only able to dance and run."

Held in close succession and generating overlapping buzz, these three sports events are like three vibrant forces surging across the Chinese landscape, reflecting the most real and vivid aspects of Chinese modernization from different perspectives.

When a country that has failed to deeply reflect on its militarist past once again sets foot on lands it once invaded, who can guarantee that history will not repeat itself?

In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survival and development. Rooted in the wisdom of Chinese civilization and refined through Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, this approach presents both a philosophical vision and a practical pathway toward sustainable development.

2026 marks the commencement of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), a pivotal phase in the nation's medium- to long-term development. A successful venture starts with a good plan and with clear goals set. At this critical juncture, where a profound restructuring of the global order converges with a tipping point in the technological revolution, China's five-year plan is poised to inject momentum and certainty into global development, charting a steady course for the new journey ahead.

A country that shifts its own problems onto its neighbors and walks the old path of militarism will only slide back into dangerous territory. The Asia-Pacific region is not a testing ground for Japan's revival of militarism.

China's development model demonstrates a steady shift from purely quantitative indicators to comprehensive social objectives. An important mechanism for serving the people is the continuous adjustment of policies based on practical experience, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in governance.

Recently, a Japanese man posted on X about an "emergency family meeting." The meeting was triggered by his daughter, a student at an international school, who said, "I feel ashamed to be Japanese" after learning about the Nanjing Massacre in her history class.

As UN Chinese Language Day is marked around the globe, it is worth reflecting on a broader reality: We have long since moved beyond the strange unipolar moment that followed the Cold War. Power is no longer concentrated in a single capital or filtered through one political or cultural lens. We are living in a multipolar era again, and have been for some time.

China's rural revitalization is often discussed in policies and statistics. What does it truly look like on the ground, especially in the eyes of foreign visitors? In this new series, "Village Walk," the Global Times invites foreign visitors who have explored China's villages firsthand to share their stories. Through their perspectives, we capture the quiet transformations, the rich and vibrant local cultures, the sustainable development of rural industries, and the vitality among rural communities. This is the first installment of the series.

The 2026 Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon kicked off on Sunday morning in Yizhuang, Beijing. More than 100 teams reportedly participated in the field test, including several international teams. Robot "Lightning" from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor won the championship, with the model running over 21 kilometers in a net time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record of 57:20.

A Chinese-made sweeper, carrying its Eastern melody, has entered a Western city - and the English gentleman need not understand a single syllable of the lyrics to find, after a handful of chance encounters, that the tune has lodged itself in his mind as the sound of a clean street.

Tajani's visit to China, while not signaling a fundamental shift in Italy's China policy, reflects a realistic adjustment shaped by domestic economic pressures and external security risks.

The speeding "Fuxing" bullet train carries the pride and confidence of the Chinese people, as well as China's sincere desire to share development opportunities with the world. The thundering China Railway High-speed trains are leading the trend of the times and racing toward an even broader future.

NATO's attempt to shift its internal contradictions outward by advancing "Asia-Pacificization" is essentially a spillover of outdated Cold War thinking and bloc confrontation logic into the region. With its internal value consensus already on the verge of collapse, this approach of diverting its troubles eastward can neither resolve its own existential crisis nor persuade other regions to foot the bill.

In a world fraught with distrust and uncertainty amid profound transformations, breaking down barriers and building consensus has never been more crucial.

The frequent exchanges between #China and #Vietnam reflect the strategic depth and stature of the relationship and send a clear message to the international community that Vietnam and China are coordinating to ensure the security of their political systems, promote national development, and contribute stability and positive energy to a rapidly changing world, says a Vietnamese scholar

The US is experiencing the boomerang effect of the Middle East conflict.

As the conflict in Iran continues to unfold, the stakes are clear. Aggression rarely produces lasting peace. True global leadership is not about who has the power to wage war. It is about who has the wisdom to prevent or end it.

As two major markets in the world, China and Europe have deep ties of economic interest. Only by deepening the convergence of interests can the economies of both sides become more secure, and only through open cooperation can both sides promote the acceleration and upgrading of industries.

The fundamentals of China's economic development have not changed, the long-term positive trend has not changed and the strong support for high-quality development has not changed.

It is hoped that more relevant countries will keep pace with the times, enabling more displaced cultural relics to return home as soon as possible, and allowing different civilizations to achieve better exchange and coexistence through respect for history and mutual tolerance.

From neighboring countries to European states, from conflict-affected regions in the Middle East to developing nations across the Global South, leaders from different regions have been arriving in China one after another. This “wave of visits to China” is the world casting multiple votes of confidence in China through the most direct means – physical presence.

The Philippines has slandered Chinese fishermen by falsely claiming they used "cyanide," when in reality, the substance in question is nothing more than ordinary detergent.

In turbulent times, European countries want to maintain a good relationship with China, promote economic ties and possibly soften some of the disagreements that existed in the past, says a Spanish expert

Hungary's development and how it deals with Chinese investment is less a challenge for Chinese companies and more a challenge for policymakers in Brussels. What the EU needs to do is have a more pragmatic conversation about how to deepen cooperation with China, rather than keep raising its walls.

History cannot be distorted, nor can trauma be forgotten. Japan must confront its war guilt. Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines, must uphold the bottom line of history, remember their national sufferings and war traumas, and not be misled or coerced by short-term interests.

Deepening economic cooperation between China and Vietnam is essential for solidifying the foundation of development in both countries and achieving mutual benefits and win-win outcomes. This mutually beneficial relationship has become a solid bond for jointly pursuing development between the two countries.

Chinese diplomacy is injecting valuable certainty and stability into this turbulent world. In the contest between the rule of law and the rule of power, China consistently stands on the right side of history and the side of human civilization's progress.

For countries such as Spain, cooperating with China that offers stability, predictability, and strategic planning, is particularly valuable at a time when many regions of the world are experiencing periods of political and economic volatility, says a Spanish expert

Just as a skyscraper requires a solid foundation to add new floors, the true value of China's economy lies in the establishment of a comprehensive system capable of rapidly translating technological innovation into large-scale production and continuously integrating cutting-edge technologies into a wide range of applications.

Southeast Asia does not need a rearmed Japan as its security guarantor. It needs great powers that respect the region's right to determine its own strategic future.

The Philippines' current approach - provoking China and undermining its interests on one hand, while seeking cooperation on the other - is unsustainable in the South China Sea. Its way is far from shelving disputes and seeking joint development; it's more like hoping to extract economic benefits from Beijing while scoring political points through confrontation.

We welcome General Secretary To Lam's visit to China and look forward to the new chapter in the building of the China-Vietnam community with a shared future, which will bring tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries and inject positive energy into the region and the world.

As the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement during their talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, and the US military announced it would impose a blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, international oil prices surged sharply on Sunday as the new trading week began amid market concerns over a renewed escalation of tensions in the Middle East and ongoing disruptions to oil supplies.

Right-wing forces in Japan will not only fail to realize their illusions of turning Japan into a "great power," but will also trap the country in diplomatic isolation and erode trust within the international community.

Vietnam, as a country whose economy is heavily export-oriented, simply cannot go it alone in a volatile international environment. Maintaining a solid relationship with China is itself a form of risk management.

For the CPC, a correct understanding of governance performance is not a superficial metric of growth; it is a normative compass rooted in a people-centered philosophy: British scholar

Spain's pragmatism and openness reflect a positive, long-standing current in China-Europe relations that is currently drowned out by political noise — the willingness to acknowledge the other's complexity, to resist the urge to disengage, and to seek consensus and resonance through interaction.

Takaichi keen on early constitutional amendment

The performance of Chinese new energy vehicles in the UK market represents not only an upward sales curve but also a trajectory of open cooperation and mutually beneficial development.

The people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to the Chinese nation. The interests and well-being of Taiwan compatriots are closely linked to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Certain Western media outlets claimed that China's exports of solar panels to Africa threaten Africa's independent green development. Much like the past “China threat” or “China shock” narratives, such claims reflect a lingering colonial mind-set through which the West smears pragmatic China-Africa cooperation and normal trade exchanges.

Sánchez's brand of pragmatism has parallels with Chinese pragmatism in its embrace of the concept of "shared benefits," rejecting the zero-sum game.

The Chinese mainland, with its magnificent landscapes, vast market, and bright prospects, has always been a strong backing and a broad stage for Taiwan compatriots to invest, build careers, grow, and realize their dreams.

Ryukyu belongs to the Ryukyuan people. It is not a bargaining chip for the Japanese government to secure US military protection.

The China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership continues to advance steadily in the right direction.

Today, as a symbol of China's modernization, Yangshan Port once again enters Taiwan's public imagination, offering a glimpse of the opportunities embedded in the 15th Five-Year Plan.

Recently, for the first time in over five years, an Indian business delegation quietly set foot on Chinese soil. Though small in scale and mostly comprising startups, this eight-company delegation sent a clear signal that ripples across the geopolitical landscape. The 2020 border clashes led China-India relations to plummet to a freezing point. Economic decoupling was once the mainstream sentiment in New Delhi. However, this ice-breaking trip shows that absolute decoupling is neither realistic nor sustainable, particularly amid current shifts in the global landscape.

For the first time in 81 years since the end of WWII, Japanese combat troops have set foot on Philippine soil. It signals the rapid acceleration of a trilateral military network rooted in the "Indo-Pacific Strategy," with the US-Japan alliance acting as its primary axis. Inevitably, these shifts are fueling deep-seated regional anxiety.

On Monday, the 2026 Salaknib - meaning "shield" in Ilocano - joint military exercise between the Philippines and the US kicked off on the island of Luzon in the northern Philippines. The most striking development this year is that Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) made its official debut as a participant in the drills, including the follow-up Balikatan - meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder" in Tagalog - exercise.

Since the beginning of 2026, geopolitical conflicts have been occurring with increasing frequency, and international oil prices have experienced significant volatility. Against this backdrop, Europe's energy storage market has seen a surge in demand, creating new opportunities for deepening China-Europe cooperation in related fields. In fact, green development has long been a defining feature of China-EU collaboration. Both sides actively support advancing the low-carbon transition and green growth, sharing broad common interests and significant potential for cooperation in addressing climate change and promoting global climate governance. In the seventh article of the "China-Europe Resonance," we invite experts and scholars from China and the Europe to discuss these topics.

We hope all sides will cherish the hard-won opportunity for dialogue, take a responsible approach to advancing substantive progress in negotiations, and transform the temporary ceasefire into a long-term peace mechanism.

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, is leading a delegation to visit the Chinese mainland from Tuesday to Sunday. This marks the resumption of institutionalized exchanges between the KMT and the Communist Party of China (CPC) after a decade.

In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survival and development. Rooted in the wisdom of Chinese civilization and refined through Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, this approach presents both a philosophical vision and a practical pathway toward sustainable development.

Recently, the US government has sent a signal regarding a potential withdrawal from NATO. The US attributed its consideration of withdrawing from NATO to the obstruction of its Greenland purchase plan. Furthermore, the US criticized its European allies in NATO for their reluctance to participate in the Strait of Hormuz escort mission. These moves have once again thrust NATO into the spotlight, laying bare the alliance's institutional flaws and internal divisions.

NATO members are neither on the same page nor of the same mind, making it very difficult to act in unison.

The Taiwan question, in essence, is China's internal affair and should be resolved through consultation among family members.

Through arms sales and a frequent push for arms cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, Japan is not only building up its military-industrial chain and seeking new drivers of economic growth, but also expanding its influence in the regional security landscape and gradually shaping a security dependence centered on itself.

Several Philippine senators signaled openness on Monday to a potential joint oil and gas exploration with China. This comes amid the US-Israel war against Iran, which threatens the Philippines' energy security. With the Malampaya gas field nearing depletion and the global oil crisis driving prices upward, the Philippines urgently needs to secure new energy sources.

The prolonged and escalating crisis in the Middle East has delivered a stark warning to US allies in Asia. As the US military reportedly redeployed THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems from South Korea and warships from Japan to the Persian Gulf, the myth of US "security guarantee" to its allies was shattered instantly. This large-scale military reshuffle - robbing Peter to pay Paul - reveals two hard truths for those host countries.

Throughout the long history of evolution, the concept of "harmony" evolved as a core basis of the coexistence of man and nature. Sustainable survival measures are developed, some independently, some in cooperation with interacting societies, by all human communities, resulting in different forms of cultures and civilizations. Adjustments are made in the process of migration, colonization and globalization.

China's development has never relied on “shortcuts,” but on the hard work of its people.

The war in the Middle East will lead to a slowdown in global economic growth.

The military conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has lasted for more than a month, and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has directly disrupted the global oil and gas supplies. As a region highly dependent on imported fossil fuels, how severely will Europe be affected by the strained energy supply chains caused by issues in the Strait of Hormuz? How will the EU address these practical challenges? These questions have become a key focus of European media.

The use of force cannot reopen the shipping lanes, nor can it bring peace. Political settlement is the fundamental way forward.

As the spring breeze of 2026 sweeps across the Taiwan Straits, long-frozen cross-Straits relations are showing signs of thawing, bringing a long-awaited touch of warmth.

The concept of "spheres of influence" is not new. In fact, for most parts of human history, major powers successfully managed to impose their will on smaller nations and arbitrarily limit the independence and sovereignty of the latter. By the end of the 20th century, for some time, the predominant view was that the traditional hierarchies in global politics were nothing but a clumsy relic of the past, doomed to final and irreversible extinction. No walls, fences, stockades or any other artificial barriers were to survive in a fully globalized world.

As a member of a Silicon Valley-based AI startup, I once viewed Xiong'an New Area as a distant, largely conceptual national strategy. That perception shifted dramatically on March 28 when I joined peers from Beijing's technology sector at the Xiong'an "Artificial Intelligence+" Industry Ecosystem Integration Development Forum. What I witnessed was no longer just a grand plan on paper, but a rapidly emerging innovation hub that is actively shaping China's - and potentially the world's - digital future.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is putting pressure on fish and chips shops in the UK.

On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing the "reciprocal tariff" policy, triumphantly branding the moment as "Liberation Day" for the US. On Thursday, the White House released an article claiming that the US is "winning once again a year after Liberation Day." However, does this event truly present a victory for the US and its people? The Global Times invites experts and scholars around the world to share their retrospective on the actual "legacy" of the "Liberation Day" from various aspects.

The war in Iran has provided the world with a window into what awaits hegemonic powers if they fail to keep pace with global progress. The fate of NATO is no exception.

If the US wishes to resolve its current predicament regarding power shortages, the only viable path is to abandon its fixation on unilateralism and return to a course that respects economic laws, adheres to the principles of comparative advantage, and seeks mutual benefit through open cooperation.

The five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region, put forward by China and Pakistan, has drawn significant international attention since its proposal on March 31.

Philippine media recently revealed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr signed Executive Order No.111 on March 26, unilaterally renaming 131 geographical features within the so-called "Kalayaan Island Group" in China's Nansha Qundao with Philippine names.

The world does not face a choice between competition and cooperation; it requires a calibrated combination of both. China's efforts to deepen its national market and improve its business environment offer a platform on which such a balance can be built.

The real power of China's Five-Year Plan lies not in its grand narrative but in its capacity for execution.

The US government is being run in the interests of those private elites that are making the most money out of the way the system operates now. And that's why we keep seeing the US time after time going into war and assassinating foreign leaders. War certainly should not be a means to pursue national goals, said a US veteran.

Despite slack discipline and mismanagement, the SDF is being endowed with expanded combat capabilities and operational authority. This dangerous combination is unavoidably reminiscent of Japan's actions on the eve of World War II.

There is a general consensus among Japanese scholars and the public that Japan's most prudent course of action is to formally apologize for the SDF officer's intrusion into the Chinese embassy and to take this opportunity to resume dialogue with China. If Japan really seeks to pursue a path of creating peace, dialogue with neighboring Asian countries is indispensable.

In a chaotic world, the Global South is building a model of navigating complex diplomatic, economic and strategic interests toward a society that promotes peace, cooperation and friendship.

With the foundation of China's innovation system and the combined strengths of government and market forces, Zhang Xue's passion will ignite the dreams of more entrepreneurs, and the breakthrough achieved by ZXMOTO will be merely the prelude to the surging tide of innovation sweeping across China.

This victory not only reshapes the competitive landscape but also vividly illustrates China's advance toward high-end manufacturing.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggers a chain reaction of consecutive shocks in the agricultural sector.

In the everyday connections built through a packet of candies, a meal or a cup of tea, China's image can truly enter others' sensory experiences, social scenes and life memories – becoming something tangible, approachable and vibrant.

If China's 15th Five-Year Plan succeeds in pairing innovation with openness, and if partners in Europe and more rational sectors of American society are serious about deepening cooperation, then the coming years could help preserve the idea that science and industry are part of humanity's shared inheritance.

The deployment of long-range missiles threatens the right to peaceful existence of people in Asia, including Japan, and clearly violates the principle of “exclusively defense-oriented” policy, thereby making it unconstitutional. Japanese politicians should reflect on the history of past wars of aggression and uphold the constitution: Kumamoto resident

Hainan has been actively learning from internationally recognized free trade ports such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai, while pursuing complementary strengths and deeper cooperation with them.

The consequences of prolonged shutdowns extend far beyond delayed flights and unpaid wages. Over time, prolonged shutdowns contribute to a growing sense of social frustration and instability. How can people trust the US when its political activity is characterized by “destruction” rather than “construction”?

Whether Manila can create the necessary political atmosphere for bilateral oil and gas cooperation will serve as a litmus test for its sincerity in collaboration.

Misreading, smearing and deliberately ignoring China's self-image and the debates within China about its continued political and social reforms is not a danger to China; it's a threat to the West itself.

History cannot be rewritten by silence, nor can responsibilities dissipate through evasion. The break-in by an active JSDF member armed with a knife has torn apart the fig leaf covering Japan's accelerating rightward shift, flawed historical education and lack of accountability.

In an interview with the Financial Times, US President Donald Trump said, "To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran."

The 15th Five-Year Plan is a proper democratic process in which wisdom is respected, said chairman of 48 Group Club.

The US and Israeli attempt at a “swift and decisive victory” has now collapsed, and the consequences of reckless military intervention in the Middle East are becoming increasingly evident.

The recent G7 joint statement on Iran is flawed. Such statements don't stop wars; history proves this. What the declaration serves is the G7's reputation management.

The deep contradictions that have always existed but were previously hidden between Europe and the US have now come to light, most recently in the US-Israel war against Iran. The disparity between the economic and geopolitical interests of the EU and the US can no longer be denied, says a German MEP.

Marine scientific research is a common endeavor for all humanity. China's active pursuit of marine scientific research, conducted in strict compliance with international law and customary practices, is not only entirely legitimate but also holds significant importance for enhancing global marine knowledge, addressing climate change, and promoting sustainable marine development.

A formal apology is not an extra requirement, but the minimum obligation.

Centered on forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, the national support for Xizang region's development has formed a closed-loop implementation system spanning ideology, policy and practice, delivering all-round outcomes.

The choice of “escort or not” has become an unsolvable diplomatic challenge, reflecting Japan's awkward position in the alliance.

In the face of this extremely vicious embassy intrusion, the Japanese side should not think for a moment that it can get away with it in the eyes of the international community.

What turns the blades of offshore wind farms is not just the wind, but also the principle of win-win cooperation.

What does it mean to govern well, and how should governance performance be gauged? The CPC' answer is that a correct view on governance performance should proceed from reality, respect objective laws, and, through sound decision-making and hard work, create achievements that withstand the test of practice and history, truly benefit the people, and earn public recognition. To examine the distinctive logic and global relevance of the CPC's correct understanding of governance performance, the Global Times (GT) launches a new series, "Understanding the correct view on governance performance," inviting leading international observers to share their thoughts.

On March 24, a sitting officer of Japan's Self-Defence Forces, scaled the wall and broke into the Chinese embassy with a knife with a 18-centimeter-long blade, threatening to kill Chinese diplomats. This is an extremely rare, incomprehensible, and deeply shocking incident.

The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 is taking place from March 24 to 27 in Boao, South China's Hainan Province. In contrast to the "gunfire" and "missiles" that have dominated recent headlines, the words most frequently echoed at the Conference are "opportunities" and "cooperation" - sketching an alternative narrative of peace and development amid a turbulent global landscape.

The reckless actions of far-right forces in Japan are not only self-destructive but also pose a serious threat to regional and global peace. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the commencement of the Tokyo Trials, offering Japan yet another opportunity for reflection. Should the Japanese government persist in its course toward “neo-militarism,” it will inevitably face firm resistance from the judgment of history once again.

Only when "seeing what's happening in China" becomes action rather than advice can US decision-makers shed arrogance, correct biases, and recalibrate their perceptions through direct engagement.

The giant vessel of Chinese modernization, carrying the dreams of over 1.4 billion people, has gained the immense strength to weather storms and sail steadily into the future precisely through the process of overcoming one technological challenge after another and forging emerging industrial clusters one by one.

As the US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates in the Middle East, more people who yearn for peace and stability are working hard to build consensus in a world torn apart by war. In early March, we attended the 13th Baku Global Forum in Azerbaijan. What struck us most directly and powerfully was the deep anxiety about the current global situation and the urgent need for the world to forge an unprecedented consensus for peace. Whether in plenary speeches or closed-door discussions, almost every participant conveyed the same profound concern - the world now stands at a critical crossroads, and established norms and order are collapsing.

A Reuters investigation published recently opens with a vessel cutting through the Indian Ocean. The ship is the Dong Fang Hong 3 - "The East is Red" - a research vessel operated by Ocean University of China. According to Reuters, the ship spent 2024 and 2025 sailing back and forth in the seas near China's Taiwan island and the US stronghold of Guam, mapping the ocean floor, measuring water temperature and salinity, and tracking currents.

Japan must promptly investigate the incident, severely punish the perpetrator, and implement effective measures to ensure the absolute safety of Chinese diplomatic missions and personnel in Japan, providing a responsible account to China and the international community.

Where have all the American China experts gone? This question surfaced in The Washington Post in early 2024, and two years later, it remains unanswered as the issue intensifies.