The US democracy is currently experiencing a significant pathological symptom, characterized by extreme polarization and a decline in trust in the democratic process. The future of American democracy hinges on addressing these internal challenges, rather than focusing solely on external strategic competitors.

China and Europe should not create artificial political conflicts but should instead expand the vast space for economic and trade cooperation. Win-win cooperation helps both sides' companies enhance their competitiveness and make technological achievements more accessible to the public. This is the best way to “de-risk.”

The arbitration award will not have any substantive impact on China's legitimate rights to the South China Sea, but it will squeeze the political space for the parties to resolve their disputes through negotiation and consultation.

The first regular freight train between China and Poland arrived in Warsaw a few days ago, successfully delivering air conditioners, coffee machine accessories, egg beaters and other goods from China to markets thousands of miles away. The train will then return to China carrying a large number of European products.

Recently, a joint investigation team composed of the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center, the National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention Technology and 360 Digital Security Group conducted a panoramic restoration of the smear campaign on China by the US, in which "Volt Typhoon" was labeled as a "Chinese state-sponsored hacker group." Among the details disclosed, FBI Director Christopher Wray and his team frequently appeared and committed at least "three sins" against people in the US and around the world.

"Today, I brought a small item for my friends from the press," Guo Fang, vice minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said as she displayed a scarf at a press conference where a white paper titled Marine Eco-Environmental Protection in China was issued. She explained that the scarf was actually made from three discarded plastic bottles collected during a public beach cleanup in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province.

Soon after Hungary assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU on July 1, Prime Minister Viktor Orban embarked on a round of 'shuttle diplomacy,' visiting Ukraine, Russia, China and the US consecutively, drawing close attention from the international community.

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited China from July 8 to 10. This was her first visit to China after being re-elected.

The West showed virtually no interest in the recent celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in Beijing. These Five Principles, created by then China's premier Zhou Enlai and Indian leader Jawaharlal Nehru, are enshrined in the Chinese Constitution and aim to promote peaceful, nonviolent relations among nations.

The 2024 NATO Summit kicked off in Washington on July 9, local time. In addition to NATO members, the US also invited representatives from Australia, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand to participate. The background of this summit is the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO. In order to demonstrate the continued relevance of this organization that should have disbanded after the Cold War, the US and NATO have boasted about NATO's "glorious history" and "unity" among its member states long before the summit began.

On Wednesday, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Washington, the fourth stop of his "peace mission." Since July 1, when Hungary officially took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union, Orban has visited Ukraine, Russia, and China consecutively. The "whirlwind tour of diplomacy" by Hungary has faced strong dissatisfaction from some EU officials. Hungary's actions have been even labeled as "undermining EU unity."

With the approach of the 8th anniversary of the illegal award on the South China Sea arbitration, some troubling developments have recently emerged in the region. A number of extraterritorial countries have increased their military activities in the South China Sea, and the Philippines has ratcheted up legal motions and maritime actions aimed at solidifying this arbitration award. Certain countries have intensified unilateral actions to consolidate and expand their vested interests.

Philippine illegally 'grounded' warship caused shocking serious marine pollution in the South China Sea

An article in The New York Times made me think of this saying. The article, entitled "Why America's Adversaries Are Wrong About the Biden-Trump Debate," suggests that America's adversaries, including China, have sized on its leadership crisis. This implies that the Chinese would be pleased with the disorder in the US as it reveals the truth about American democracy and highlights the stability of the Chinese political system.

The escalation of recent tensions between China and the Philippines raises concerns among neighboring countries in the South China Sea. How will the Philippines' provocations, instigated and supported by the US, affect the situation in the South China Sea in the remaining part of 2024? Why do ASEAN countries hope that the situation will be contained?

As part of the Global Times' multimedia project to set the record straight, the opinion page is publishing a series of in-depth interviews and signed articles with economists, experts and scholars from different countries and regions who share their views on the prospects of the Chinese economy and debunk the Western rhetoric. In the eighth article of the series, Global Times (GT) reporter Qian Jiayin talked with Sourabh Gupta (Gupta), a senior fellow at the Washington-based Institute for China-America Studies. Gupta noted that China's "economic miracle" was forged under conditions of openness

Who is confusing right and wrong and turning black into white on the ecological issues of the South China Sea? A report from the Chinese side effectively disclosed the reality of Ren'ai Jiao with professional and detailed statistics.

The 2024 NATO summit kicks off in Washington on Tuesday. This annual event has not only turned into a "rumor mill" for the "China threat" theory, but has also once again proven NATO's ambition to meddle in Asia-Pacific affairs.

The party struggle is spreading across the US, triggering worries about a "civil war"

The 2024 NATO Summit is set to be held in Washington from Tuesday to Thursday. With NATO's continuous expansion, it is evolving from a regional security alliance into a global organization. What impact does NATO's expansion have on the world? What is the essence of NATO?

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh is visiting China from Monday to Wednesday. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement talks and 17 MoUs are expected to be featured during the visit. In recent years, Bangladesh's relationship with China has grown significantly, fostering mutual benefits and strategic cooperation.

Recently, China conducted an investigation into "Volt Typhoon," a hacker group previously identified by the Five Eyes countries as a "China state-sponsored cyber actor." The investigation revealed that this labeling was actually a disinformation and public opinion manipulation operation orchestrated by US intelligence agencies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Monday morning. During the meeting, President Xi and Prime Minister Orban exchanged views on bilateral relations, China-EU relations and other issues of common concern.

Recent signs indicate that Europe is undergoing a period of political change filled with uncertainty. Against this backdrop, maintaining stability in relations with China, a key partner of the EU, should be among priorities.

The US smears China with the "Volt Typhoon" cyber threat narrative.

As predicted by exit polls, the UK general election ended with a devastating defeat for the Conservative Party, with Labour winning a resounding majority in parliament. Since 2010, the Conservative Party has held 10 Downing Street, and this change of power marks the end of an era. The British people have expressed their view toward the development of the country and the future of the nation through an eventful election campaign.

On Thursday, July 4, the British public voted to impose a historic defeat on the British Conservative Party and elect Keir Starmer's Labour Party in a landslide.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is on her China visit from Monday to Wednesday. It is her fifth visit to China as prime minister and some scholars have noticed that visiting China seems to be among the priorities of the PM's diplomatic missions after winning the election.

When the Russia-Ukraine conflict first began, the US was very hopeful that India's relations with Russia would deteriorate. However, that fantasy has been evaporating in recent times as India continues to strengthen its trade and diplomatic relationship with the world's most-sanctioned country.

Warmongers' feast.

An open China is always here, welcoming all friends who want to come and see.

Who is the disruptor of regional peace and stability?

The Labour government will need to balance maintaining national economic interests with addressing domestic and international political pressures, but this balance can only be dynamic.

The US can use the Philippines as a blocking mechanism to counter China's activities in the South China Sea. It can also use the Philippines as a base of operations to fall back on, to launch attacks against China, or to project US power.

Facing decline and difficulties, some of Europe's political decision-makers have become increasingly anxious about competitiveness, and have therefore launched a new campaign intending to influence the future political ecology and policy agenda of the bloc.

Will the next British PM steer the UK out of the mess?

“Because of the insecurity of the world, the movement of 'derisking' might continue. One of the important factors we should have in mind is the fact that the political input may create a situation, not only of tension, but of partition of globalization,” former French prime minister Dominique De Villepin told the Global Times at a press conference. We hope to live in a "more stable and secure world," he said.

Following the four principles that hold the key to the success of our cooperation, namely mutual respect, good neighborly friendship, solidarity in trying times, and mutual benefit, China and Central Asian countries will jointly create a brighter future.

The participation in the summit of countries that are not yet members of the SCO proves that many countries see the SCO as a guarantee of their sovereignty.

The "Shanghai Spirit" of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and pursuit of common development has become the fundamental principle for the continuous growth and strengthening of the SCO. It also serves as a banner for promoting the construction of a new type of international relations.

The US Department of Defense announced a tactical aircraft update plan for US forces stationed in Japan.

In this era of interconnectedness, everyone is both a transmitter and a receiver of information and must bear corresponding responsibilities, which means more rational thinking, less emotional venting; more inclusiveness, less stubbornness; more tolerance, less confrontation. By collectively fostering a rational online environment, we can contribute to shaping an open and inclusive national image and to uniting the majority of people and countries worldwide.

The US has restricted Huawei's products in the name of national security to protect its own related manufacturers, but this kind of protection only maintains the backward production capacity in the US. In this case, such protection actually blocks US' progress, and will backfire in the long term.

The US and Japan just intend to use the Philippines as a pawn against China, stirring up regional tensions and even forcing regional countries to take sides through the escalation of incidents.

The US has repeatedly exploited the extradition process, using national security as a pretext for pursuing political dissidents like #JulianAssange. This is a dangerous trend threatening not only any effective legal measures to limit cross jurisdiction crimes but also basic human rights.

The role of the SCO in solving security problems for our country and our region is obvious and cannot be exaggerated. Unlike the European alliance, the SCO does not enter into open confrontation with anyone and does not provoke anyone into conflicts, says a Tajik general

China's cooperation with Cuba is done aboveboard, and does not target any third party. The real need for introspection lies with the US itself, and what needs to be corrected is Washington's Cold War mentality.

No matter how much the US spreads rumors and slanders, it cannot undermine the sincere friendship between China and Cuba, nor can it cover up its numerous instances of large-scale, indiscriminate eavesdropping and espionage against countries around the world.

The root cause of the Russia-Ukraine conflict lies in the US. Washington does not want the conflict to stop because turmoil can give the country the opportunity to sustain its hegemony. The US treats the Ukraine crisis as a “game of thrones” and then shifts the blame to China.

The Chinese conception of socialism in the new era is patient, enduring, pragmatic and effective; understanding the long term without fearing contradictions. Why wouldn't Western progressives want to learn from this Chinese experience?

If Western politicians and commentators are unwilling or unable to appreciate the truth, goodness and beauty of the East, how can they understand the politics of Eastern civilization?

The SCO principles, such as consensus-based decision-making, non-alignment and mutually beneficial cooperation, provide the organization with a number of advantages, which are also its strengths in the current era of global turbulence.

The US is playing a negative role in political counter-globalization, Yan Xuetong, dean of the Institute of International Relations at Tsinghua University and secretary-general of the World Peace Forum, said on Tuesday.

Sports exchange, as a borderless activity, should not be restricted by geopolitics and ideology.

The US restrictions on specific AI investments in China are detrimental to the healthy development of AI technology and will cause division in global governance.

China has an unwavering determination and sufficient means to defend its territorial sovereignty, and if the Philippines insists on staging a game of self-inflicted humiliation in the South China Sea, it is overestimating itself. The Philippines will gain nothing from provocation.

Long journey back home.

If young American adults maintain the belief that America's foreign policy is off track and still committed to hegemony, then they will see no reason to support military adventures here, there and everywhere.

The crisis in Ukraine, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the aggravation of the threat of international terrorism, have put on the agenda of the SCO the need to move to a new stage of its development. Today the SCO is going through a serious stage of transformation, responding to changes in the global situation.

In defiance of the external disruptions and interference, the China-Solomon partnership will continue to grow and benefit the island country to develop into a country where its people experience joy, peace, progress and prosperity.

Only by achieving healthy and sustainable development of the rare-earth industry can China better safeguard the security and stability of the global industrial chain. The international community should understand and welcome this outcome.

NASA has resorted to its "sour grapes" rhetoric upon seeing China's successful retrieval of fresh lunar soils from the far side of the moon, by claiming that China did not directly invite its scientists to participate in the lunar soil research. 

The US is embarking on a path farther and farther away from taking the humanitarian crises in Gaza seriously. In that case, the humanitarian aid pier in Gaza perhaps will really never make a comeback.

One of the first decisions at the upcoming #SCO summit in Astana will be its decision to admit #Belarus as its tenth full member. And discussions are currently ongoing on the draft of the SCO Development Strategy for the next 10 years. The “golden rule” of SCO diplomacy is to make all decisions based on consensus.

The contest between Biden and Trump is not just a battle between two elderly individuals, but it also represents the political dilemma facing the US. The US is in desperate need of a significant political change, and requires more young and promising political figures to emerge and lead the country out of its predicament.

If you don't learn how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or how to communicate with them, you'll be the first person stripped away from the future world, a musician said during a recent interview.

Only through global cooperation can we make substantial progress in addressing climate change, which especially requires developed countries to broaden their mind and take pragmatic actions.

Regardless of how the US and its allies try to disguise their military activities in the Asia-Pacific region, they cannot hide their intentions to disrupt the current peace and stability in the region in order to profit from it.

Extreme weather events have been occurring with increasing frequency worldwide, exceeding the control of any single nation.

The US prioritizing strategic competition with China has led to its commitments on global issues like climate change and cooperation with developing countries, including China, being viewed as secondary objectives or merely serving the "we win, they lose" strategic competition.

Today, more than ever, the world needs to promote the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and work together toward building a community with a shared future for mankind.

China wants more people to come and see the country for themselves and see that people-to-people exchanges are great. China will entice, enthrall and capture the hearts of all.

Instead of trying to shift problems from a sick head to a healthy one, the US leaders should meticulously conceptualize and consistently implement a long-term re-industrialization strategy that could once again unite the divided nation around common goals and aspirations.

After Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced each other again on Thursday night local time, the Democratic Party went into panic, and Biden's credibility began to waver.

In today's world, the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is not obsolete, but remains fully relevant. The meaning of the Five Principles is not watered down, but becomes deeper; it is not weakened, but strengthened over time.

If history is any guide, it shows that it is time for countries to give up the illusion that they can count on the US to protect their interests. When countries finally realize that the US simply sees them as a tool and another course on the menu, it will be too late and the consequences too great.

China initiated the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and is an active practitioner.

The international community is well aware of the hegemonic logic behind the US' human rights narrative. Although the US has repeatedly played the cards of religion and human rights, as the logic of the US' human rights hegemony further unfolds, it will only pull itself down step by step from the altar of "human rights."

US anti-China hysteria now targets Chinese drones.

On June 24, a knife attack occurred in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, where a Japanese mother and her son were injured. According to the latest news, Hu Youping, a Chinese national who was also seriously injured while bravely trying to stop the attacker, passed away due to her severe injuries on Wednesday. Local authorities in Suzhou have submitted a request to the city government to award Hu the title of "Suzhou City Bravery Model." We are moved by her courage, saddened by her passing, and hope for the speedy recovery of all the victims in the case. The criminal suspect will face a fair legal judgment, which is certain.

The contemporary world calls for a new international order that is more equal, orderly, diverse, and varied, breaking down various ideological barriers. The diverse cultural experiences represented by contemporary Chinese lifestyles will promote friendly exchanges among people of all countries and further advance the international society toward greater diversity.

The current RIMPAC exercise is more like an elaborately designed maritime show. If the US thinks that staging a "weapons display" would muddy the waters of the Pacific and disturb China's pace of development, it would undoubtedly have made a miscalculation.

It is expected that India under Modi's third term will not be soft and accommodating on China. If China engages with India skillfully, things will improve: Indian scholar

NASA provided the password "China" to the US Congress.

Instead of the supposed keeper of peace in the world, NATO became the striking fist of the US, and the best example of this is the illegal aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) in 1999.

The trade volume between China and Indonesia has risen strongly and now exceeds $100 billion a year. China has been Indonesia's largest trading partner for 11 consecutive years and has ranked among Indonesia's top three sources of foreign investment for eight consecutive years. Additionally, the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in emerging industries, including new-energy vehicles, are promising. In terms of cultural exchanges, Indonesia has become one of the preferred destinations for an increasing number of Chinese tourists. During the three-day Summer Davos forum held in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, Global Times (GT) reporter Yin Yeping interviewed Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno (Uno), minister of tourism and creative economy of Indonesia, who shared insights into how China and Indonesia can strengthen their ties. He also expressed his stance on growing protectionism, advocating for cooperation and free trade.

Politicizing study abroad programs and research collaborations has a huge detrimental impact on people-to-people exchanges between China and the US. How the image of the US is perceived by the Chinese and people around the world fundamentally depends on the US' actions. Hindering and disrupting people-to-people exchanges will harm US reputation internationally.

In order to cover up its crimes, laws can become tools of the US government. The chilling effect it hopes to achieve on "whistleblowers" not only brings personal harm to Julian Assange but also deepens the world's profound doubts about the values that the US boasts.

The US takes turns promoting the "China collapse" theory and the "China threat" theory.

The West's protectionism ultimate objective is geopolitics, which has always been bad economics.

The EU may face the influence of the "America First" policy again due to the upcoming US election. However, it has realized that only by strengthening its own strength and resolutely safeguarding its own interests can it get out of the vicious cycle of being a cat's paw for the US.

The "export" of Chinese education is not about "competing" with Western international schools, it is about providing children in more countries with a new path to change through education, offering new learning methods and a spirit of diligent study.

What people feel here is vitality, optimism, and resonance, which is exactly the real impression that the "unprecedented scale" of the Summer Davos brings to the world.

While there may be some "anti-Japanese sentiment" on the internet, this does not mean that our society supports taking extreme actions against Japanese people in China. The vast majority of Chinese people not only firmly support upholding the rule of law but also hope for peaceful and friendly relations between China and Japan, strengthening various exchanges and cooperation, and generally welcoming Japanese nationals working, traveling, and living in China. This mainstream attitude is unshakable.

Not allowing Chinese to study sciences in the US? This reflects US petty minds and lack of confidence. Campbell's remarks will only weaken the US' attractiveness to Chinese students.

Another election is coming, and the American people are full of complaints.

What has worried me most in recent years is the widening democratic gulf between those who do and those who do not have a four-year college degree. There are also widening health gaps between the same two groups, including in life expectancy.

If a country feels that its national interests are being compromised by US policies, it is likely to push back against such actions. With countering China as their objective, small cliques created by the US are fragile.

It poses a simple question for the US and the EU, what matters to them most, countering the threat of climate change, as the US and EU have said many times, or containing China?

As bilateral cooperation between China and Poland gains momentum at the governmental level, there has been a resounding call from the business communities in both nations to escalate and enrich two-way collaboration. This sentiment is particularly pronounced amid Polish President Andrzej Duda's state visit to China, further underscoring the growing eagerness for an enhanced partnership between the two countries.

Nevertheless, we must remind here that even if they avoid answering the questions and comments of Chinese scholars and dare not face the "grey policy supply chain" exposed by the Chinese media, this cannot conceal the fact that Glaser and her likes have long been whitewashing the "Taiwan independence" advocacy, providing academic support, policy recommendations, and public opinion for the continuous hollowing out of the "one-China policy" by the US.

The US' actions of coercing other countries to impose semiconductor controls on China are seriously hindering the global semiconductor industry development, impeding technological progress, and will ultimately become a "boomerang" threatening the future of American technology.

While shouting for green transition on one hand, imposing additional tariffs on cars on the other hand, the European Union should not be greedy for temporary benefits and delay green cooperation between China and Europe.

The US is not rethinking its war for civilization approach or its deep reliance on forever wars. If anything, it is embracing them: US scholar

If the interest calculation leading Ukraine's post-war reconstruction cannot meet the EU's expectations, or potentially become a bottomless pit dragging down the EU economy, the EU's political enthusiasm for admitting Ukraine into the EU will likely diminish significantly.

Cooperation has always been the main theme of bilateral relations. Protectionism is not the solution, cooperation and free market competition are what both sides need.

Pork is a microcosm of China's continuously rising consumer power since its reform and opening up. In an era where consumption is paramount, greater import capacity means greater bargaining power in international trade, which is especially important for China as a manufacturing power.

The US has never been a friend of the Ukrainians or the Filipinos. We do not like you. If we liked you, we would not treat you this way. We are using you, you are just a tool. When this tool is no longer useful, we will abandon you, usually after a war that leaves you devastated.

The US seems to like provoking confrontation between nations to the point of causing them to go to war against each other, as happened between Ukraine and Russia. I don't think the Philippines wants to go and fight China. If it does, what happened to Ukraine will happen to the Philippines.

On Friday, China's justice and diplomatic government bodies simultaneously released a strong signal to uphold national unity. The Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of State Security, and the Ministry of Justice jointly issued guidelines on imposing criminal punishments on diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists for conducting or inciting secession.

China still amazes us each time we visit! Starting from 1987, studying Chinese at Beijing University, I thought I'd seen enough phenomenal changes. I later worked as an English-language expert in Beijing, last in 2009 at Foreign Language Press. The surprises do not cease. Growing up since age two in Toronto, Canada, then living in Beijing, and in Sri Lanka with my husband, I had grown more familiar with places other than my ancestral home in Kaiping, Guangdong Province. I was truly overcome by the breathtaking changes when I visited family villages this year.

The reason why India does this is related to its current complicated mindset toward China.

This is a milestone in the development of China's rule of law, a severe crackdown on criminal acts that split the country and incite separatism, and a powerful safeguard of peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits.

In recent years, the US has colluded with the "Taiwan independence" forces and has intensively developed a set of new rhetoric that distorts the one-China principle.

Strengthening and developing relations with Russia is a natural step in Vietnam's pursuit of multilateral and diversified diplomacy, and it is a sovereign right of Vietnam that should not be interfered with by the US or any other country.

China-EU relations should be correctly positioned as partners, the mainstream theme should be cooperation and the prospects for development should be win-win.

After encountering obstacles in issues related to Taiwan and the South China Sea, the US now takes out the "Xizang card" again at its wit's end.

In the coming five years, the border issue will not become a bigger disturbance between China and India. The real issue is that India and China still do not fully understand each other, and this requires much more engagement.

The current Philippine administration is a loyal mouthpiece of the US.

The popularity of To the Wonder might be just a coincidence, but the truth about Xinjiang's development will increasingly become known to the world.

The US' malicious intention of curbing China's development of advanced technology will hinder US companies' overseas market expansion, squeeze their profit, and impede their innovation capabilities. Meanwhile, US allies who are forced into a corner have no choice but to watch their once-promising development momentum turn to dust.

The diligence of the Chinese and the high number of university graduates in the field of engineering clearly show that the People's Republic of China has a bright future.

It's important to recognize that some in the UK are amplifying the "China threat" theory for their own political gain. However, their methods are outdated and out of touch.

Insatiable thirst for war.

If Stoltenberg leaves any legacy during his term, it is conflict and war. People should be particularly wary of Stoltenberg's promotion of the "threat narrative." History has repeatedly shown that such rhetoric always runs counter to peace, development, and prosperity. The louder NATO's voice becomes, the more vigilant peace-loving people should remain.

On March 5, 2024, after the US State Department issued a statement regarding China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea, I pointed out that the sudden addition in the previous statements, which recognized the Philippines' illegally "grounded" warship at Ren'ai Jiao as a "longstanding outpost," is a significant symbol showing that the US is supporting the militarization of the South China Sea and undermining the current peaceful situation in the region, as disclosed by an investigative piece by the Global Times.

In the South China Sea issue, the US plays the role of playwright, director, and absolute protagonist, while the Philippines only plays a subordinate role, lacking real discourse power, initiative, and dignity. The biggest tragedy for a pawn is to think that it can control the situation.

The US is playing its crooked tune again.

Perhaps any diplomat or politician in London shaking hands with their Chinese counterparts would like to sanitize their hand afterward, for fear of being contaminated with something like a Chinese spy virus. And, of course, they'd have to make sure the sanitizer wasn't made in China.

A deeper relationship should develop between China and Australia, but that will take time since trust needs to be reestablished not only at diplomatic and business levels, but also in the Australian mass media.

If we can look at each other with the right perspective and rational attitude, the development of China and Australia is definitely an opportunity rather than a challenge for each other, and the relationship between the two countries can develop to a higher level.

China has never interfered with any country's normal actions in the South China Sea. But if any action intends to infringe on China's sovereignty and rights and jeopardize the peace and stability of the region, then China, of course, will resolutely control and curb it. The way out for Manila is to return to the right path of consultation and dialogue to resolve differences, rather than to go back and forth with evil ideas.

China is a nuclear power that formally maintains a no-first-use policy. Its nuclear policy is fundamentally different from that of the US and NATO.

The US attempts to ignite conflicts in the South China Sea.

To cease fire or to fire, that's never a question for the US.

People-to-people exchanges between China and the US have a long history. Every important moment in China-US relations cannot be separated from the mutual efforts of the two peoples.

As China's sports industry continues to thrive, an increasing number of sports and athletes are gaining significant attention and admiration. However, a troubling phenomenon has emerged: fan culture, a subculture originating from the entertainment industry and driven by idol economics, has begun to invade the sports domain, leading to irrational and disruptive behavior.

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza on Monday. According to the resolution, phase one includes an “immediate, full and complete ceasefire with the release of hostages including women, the elderly and the wounded, the return of the remains of some hostages who have been killed, and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners.” The resolution urged both parties to fully implement the terms of the proposal “without delay and without condition.” How will the resolution impact on the current Palestine-Israel conflict? Is the “comprehensive arrangement” sought by the US feasible? Global Times reporters Xie Wenting and Bai Yunyi (GT) talked to ex-Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy (Levy), the president of the US/Middle East Project, on these pressing matters.

Without a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, it is completely foreseeable that relevant peace summit will achieve "little results."

The smear campaign against China fully exposes the US' positioning toward the Philippines, not only as a "pawn" but also as a "consumable."

The decisions by the US Supreme Court, by a margin of six to three, indicate that a majority of justices prioritize procedural justice and checks and balances on rights over substantive justice and humanism.

Can the G7 still steer the world toward good governance?

EU sets up protectionist barriers against Chinese EVs.

It's obvious that only inclusive and fair talks can lead to Russia-Ukraine peace, not exclusive and unfair ones or so-called military solutions.

Chinese Premiere Li Qiang paid a visit to New Zealand from June 13-15. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to New Zealand and the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and New Zealand. What experience can other developed countries draw from China-New Zealand cooperation? Chris Lipscombe (Lipscombe) , president of the New Zealand China Friendship Society shared his views with Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Zixuan, stressing that China is not a threat and New Zealand will continue to extend the hand of friendship to China.

The 16th Straits Forum opened in the coastal city of Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province on Friday. This forum received enthusiastic responses from a large number of Taiwan compatriots, with representatives from political parties, organizers, industry representatives, community leaders, as well as guests from various sectors such as youth, education, culture, health, agriculture, fisheries, water conservancy, and folk beliefs, bringing the number of those in attendance to about 7,000 people, representing a significant cross-section of society.

There is less than a month before the decision is actually implemented. There have been successful cases of consultations between China and Europe to resolve disputes in the past, and there is still a possibility of reaching a solution through negotiations, as was the case in 2013 with the solar trade dispute. The key is the EU's attitude. How to abandon unilateralism, return to WTO rules, and work with China to make the cake bigger and strive for a win-win situation, this is something that the EU needs to consider seriously.

The mechanisms which contribute to form a hypothetical public opinion in Europe are multiple and complex, influenced and often determined by the wide diversity of social and cultural approaches, and often also by the multilingualism that distinguishes the different Countries, sometimes even operating within some of them.

Almost 75 years ago, "The Chinese people have stood up!" - Mao Zedong purportedly proclaimed on October 1, 1949, in Beijing, as he announced the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Following a horrific civil war, the violent trauma of Japanese aggression and a century of humiliation from Western powers, the people of China looked forward to a new beginning. Their country was impoverished, a peasant nation where the average annual earnings constituted a mere 49.7 yuan ($6.85), and the average life expectancy was just 35 years old in 1949.

Despite starting from a low base, the relationship between China and Australia has improved significantly, said Mark Beeson (Beeson), an adjunct professor at the Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney, in an interview with Global Times (GT) reporters Xia Wenxin and Xing Xiaojing. Beeson also pointed out the great impact China-US relations has on the relationship between Beijing and Canberra, urging the Australian government to take a more independent approach in terms of foreign policy.

While international multilateral platforms led by emerging countries are thriving, the G7's small circle is becoming increasingly closed off, with a narrowing path.

How did Japan "whitewash" its war crimes after World War II?

Many of the world's most pressing issues remain unresolved, yet some countries are still engaging in geopolitical confrontation with China and Russia in the G7 meetings, highlighting the G7's role in serving US geopolitical confrontation.

With global sales of 20 billion lighters per year, about 70 percent originate from a county-level city in the middle of China. How did this city achieve this?

The world situation today is full of uncertainties. One of the fundamental reasons for this is that the US, as the world's "hegemonic" country, is declining in terms of its ability to control internal and external situations. A clear example is the Joe Biden administration's repeated lobbying and warnings having failed to get Israel to stop its military offensives in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

The world needs both China and the US to work together and collaborate, rather than get into confrontations.

China's attitude toward problem-solving is sincere, and at the same time, we will closely monitor the subsequent developments on the European side and take all necessary measures to firmly defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.

US ambassador to Hungary David Pressman on Tuesday slammed the Hungarian government's close political and business ties with China, claiming such relations often come with "strings attached, and the interest is often paid in sovereignty." Noticeably, Pressman's criticism came a month after China-Hungary relations were in May upgraded to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era.

Recently, senior American politician and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham unabashedly stated in a media interview that Ukraine holds business value for the US. He claimed that there are "10 to 12 trillion dollars of critical minerals" in Ukraine, and the primary reason for supporting Ukraine is to seize these critical minerals by defeating Russia on the battlefield. Furthermore, he advocated for seizing and using frozen Russian assets in Europe and the US. These remarks reveal the true intentions behind the current American political elites' policy toward the Ukraine crisis. As foreign netizens bluntly stated on social media, "Now you know why the West won't allow peace talks."

The US has dragged the South China Sea region into a vortex of arms race.

The pattern of world economic development since the beginning of 2024 is clear. International organizations have been consistently revising upward estimates of China's 2024 GDP growth to match the Chinese government's forecast of around 5 percent, with the IMF and Goldman Sachs being the latest to do so. Simultaneously, the US economy has drastically decelerated, while the Eurozone is growing at a stagnant rate.

In the European Parliament elections that concluded on Sunday, far-right parties in major countries such as France, Germany and Italy performed strongly and gained significant seats.

In 1949, China was one of the world's poorest countries. But as the country marks 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China this year, the Eastern nation has already become the world's second-largest economy.

The UN Security Council resolutions are binding, and this time, the US has firmly pledged to "help ensure that Israel lives up to its obligations." This is not a promise to any single country, but a commitment to the world, which is clear and unequivocal. We hope the US will honor its word and make a genuine effort in promoting the implementation of the resolution.

Discussing China's achievements over the 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic could be the subject of a very long book and is understood in different ways by different generations of people. I've always believed the best way to know how people in China think, is to ask them.

US President Joe Biden made his first state visit to France from June 5 to 9. Under the Donald Trump administration, the US and France had various disagreements on issues such as digital and aviation trade, climate change and the Iran nuclear agreement, causing bilateral relations to hit rock bottom. Former French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian once described that the US-France relationship faced a "crisis of trust" after the announcement of AUKUS in 2021 made Paris lose its submarine deal with Canberra.

The West used to complain that China's production was emitting too much pollution, and now they're complaining that China is making green products. Erik Solheim (Solheim), former under-secretary-general of the United Nations and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme, spoke to Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin in an exclusive interview. He pointed out the significance of exploring how the green energy boom can benefit everyone and how Chinese companies can invest in and be welcomed in Europe and North America. If the US government continues to exclude Chinese new energy products, it will obviously slow down the green transformation, Solheim added.

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Adm. Samuel Paparo, the commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, told a columnist of The Washington Post recently that the US has plans to employ thousands of drones if the Chinese mainland launches a military attack on Taiwan.

The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting is held in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, from June 10 to 11. Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, was invited to attend.

Recently, the US has repeatedly distorted United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758, with a clear and complete chain of collaboration among official, academic and media behind it. One key link in this chain is the report "Why UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 Does Not Establish Beijing's 'One China' Principle: A Legal Perspective." Bonnie Glaser, an American scholar on China issues and managing director of the German Marshall Fund's Indo-Pacific Program, is one of the authors.

US President Biden recently stated in an interview that he believes the US economy can compete with its leading global rival, China. He expressed that due to an aging crisis and a culture of xenophobia leading to a shrinking workforce, China's economy is "on the brink."

The EU elections have ended with a big increase in votes for far-right parties.

Gaokao, the national college entrance examinations, completely ended on Monday across the country. In Beijing, the essay topic for the English test of this year's gaokao focuses on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Chinese middle school student Li Hua is asked to offer some suggestions to his foreign friend Jim, who wants to write a piece on this subject. To help enlighten Jim as well as those who are interested in China's development, we invited several foreign experts and observers to share their insights on China's great achievements in various spheres over the past seven and half decades.

The death toll from an Israeli raid on the Nuseirat refugee camp has risen to 274 Palestinians and injured more than 400, Gaza's health officials said Sunday. On Saturday, the Israeli military launched a raid on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, rescuing four hostages from two apartment buildings in the camp. Israel's actions have drawn condemnation from multiple parties, with even some US media outlets pointing up the death toll Gaza has suffered as a result of Israel's military operations.

Recently, the Philippines has been taking increasingly provocative actions in the South China Sea, including breaking its own promises. The Philippines' National Security Adviser, Eduardo Ano, said in a statement on Saturday that the Philippines "do not and will never need China's approval for any of our activities therein," referring to access to China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef). Experts believe that this statement represents a clear provocation and reveals a lack of credibility on the part of the Philippine government, and its series of actions are to serve the purpose of militarizing the South China Sea.

Just a few days after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared that Manila is "trying all mechanisms" to ensure peace and stability in the South China Sea, another farce has been played by the Philippines in an attempt to provoke China and intensify tensions in this region.

Latest news reports from Western media suggest that the European Commission has put on hold the announcement of its decision on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) for a few more days. The main executive body of the EU was reportedly expected to announce potential tariffs on Chinese EVs by Wednesday, but that did not happen despite days of media speculation and build-up. Though the commission is still expected to make public its findings from the probe and potential moves reportedly on June 10, the postponement offers just a few days to reflect on where things stand and the profound implications.

China and Australia do not only need to stabilize the political environment, but also need to develop greater understanding of what are the legitimate interests of both countries in terms of the political environment: Australian expert

Over the last decade, China has played an increasingly important role in providing loans to countries across the globe - but especially in the Global South, which, in conjunction with its Belt and Road Initiative (B&R.I.), is tied in to infrastructural development. It has however been accused of practising "debt-trap diplomacy".

Several US government mouthpieces have been proactively helping their master is seeking to gain benefit from regional chaos and even conflict. The latest example is how the Voice of America is hyping the so-called China-Australia competition over the Solomon Islands to deliberately stir up trouble after Chinese and Australian high-ranking officials' recent visit to the South Pacific country.

The 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is taking place from June 5 to 8 in St. Petersburg, the second-largest city in Russia, with a particular focus on China-Russia cooperation. During this year's event, reporter Xia Wenxin, representing the Global Times (GT) which is a 2024 SPIEF's media partner, sat down for a conversation with Aleksey Chekunkov (Chekunkov), the Minister of the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic, discussing the future development of Russia's Far East region, China's role in it as well as the West's attacks on the two countries' cooperation in the Arctic.

Indeed, the greatest lesson left by World War II is that global conflict is undesirable; ensuring that war does not return is the true commemorative significance of the Normandy landings.

The spirit of striving required in gaokao is the engine for improving national competitiveness.

The US on Wednesday approved 2 military sales to Taiwan worth approximately $300 million in total.

In the current era, US belligerent gene and wish to turn its network of allies into mechanism for maintaining American dominance are becoming a global threat. However, the stark reality is that any escalation to WWIII today would inevitably lead to a nuclear showdown.

For many, SAARC has long been a failed and brain-dead cause. To a large extent, the redemption of SAARC now depends on the strong desires of the new governments in South Asia. But the most crucial ingredient in rebooting the regional cooperation is in the hands of New Delhi.

How the US balances ideological differences with India and utilizes India as a vanguard against China will, to some extent, determine the direction of India-China relations.

ASEAN's inclusivity, the "ASEAN way" of doing things, its propensity to engage with different actors, to look for common areas of cooperation rather than magnify areas of difference, have served the region well.

China is continuously improving measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals. We also welcome more foreign friends to come to China, to create more heartwarming stories of exchanges between China and the world, and to discover more dynamic and mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities.

The US has been ignoring China's warnings and continues to provoke China, essentially fueling "Taiwan independence" activities. The US' sinister intentions are leading the Taiwan region into a dangerous situation.

We must allow the entirety of humanity to develop economically and technologically. The only way the US can "win" in space is by cooperating with China.

Just as the name of Chang'e stems from the graceful moon goddess in ancient Chinese mythology, it's not about threats but about humanity's curiosity and yearning for the unknown.

There's a big misconception in the minds of Americans, they've been taught to think about enemies, and they've been taught to think about races and winning all the time.

To keep hunting whales, Japan now has a brand new "mothership".

The Philippine action of aiming guns at the CCG during this incident is a significant move with clear wartime implications.

When "Chang'e" left the image of sharing the beauty of the moon thousands of miles apart to the world, it also gave a vivid demonstration of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind in outer space.

Modi's third term is bound to be filled with challenges. He faces the task of boosting economic figures and the daunting challenge of driving a profound cultural transformation in a society deeply bound by tradition.

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Even if the US insists on exclusively leading the establishment of a new world order, the fundamental reality of world diversity can never be avoided.