By backtracking on historical issues, racing down the path of military expansion, and sowing division among regional countries, Japan's authorities are cementing their role as an “international troublemaker.”

We invite scholars from both China and Europe to review how the Port of Hamburg in Germany and the Port of Piraeus in Greece cooperate with China, demonstrating the tenacity of China-Europe cooperation.

As I departed Xinjiang, I marveled at the Silk Road's civilizational capacities.

Looking back at a year of rapidly changing international dynamics, the interactions between China and the US in the economic and trade sphere have consistently drawn global attention. From "conflict" to "dialogue," and from a seemingly insurmountable impasse to a return to an equal dialogue and negotiation track, the fluctuations in US-China economic and trade relations offer rich insights into how these two major economies can effectively manage their relationship and accurately grasp the trends of the times.

Can Japan's strength support its right-wing ambitions? Trapped by challenges near and far, how many grim truths does Japan still confront?

The development of China's military capabilities is a proactive effort to provide global public security goods, and by no means the “threat” portrayed in the Pentagon report.

KFC entered China 38 years ago. Today, Chinese milk tea has entered the US. This shows that we share our pursuit of comfort and modernity in life. Every cup sold tells a quiet truth about the era, and that truth, repeated day after day, is subtly reshaping the direction of globalization itself, which will ultimately affect the future of China-US relations.

This page highlights key points from the experts' speeches and discussions during the fourth panel of the conference, titled "Symbiotic states: A new exploration of how major powers relate to their neighbors."

China is increasingly emerging as an open, accessible, and dynamic ecosystem where young people around the world can experience and appreciate its growing “cool factor.”

We warn the Japanese government: Do not misjudge the situation, and do not underestimate the determination of the international community to defend the nuclear non-proliferation regime.

The international aerospace media outlet SpaceNews published a commentary on Monday titled “It's time to unburden space cooperation with China,” directly pointing to a long-standing issue: the Wolf Amendment, a congressional bar inhibiting civil collaboration between the US and China in space. As space exploration increasingly becomes a shared endeavor for all humanity, the stark reality that the US continues to rely on Cold War-style restrictions – trapping itself in an increasingly outdated system – has sparked some reflection from within the country.

This page highlights key points from the experts' speeches and discussions during the third panel of the conference, titled “A civilizational country: Why the Chinese approach is the most implementable.”

I think a lot of the world needs to start understanding China. China is so large and has so many people that there are many unique experiences you can have within China.

By repeatedly staging intrusions and orchestrating media spectacles for political purposes, is the Marcos administration truly helping its fishermen, or is it ultimately harming their livelihoods and safety?

Should Japan cling to obstinacy and seek to revive the ghost of militarism, it will only weigh itself down further with the burden of history and meet resolute opposition from all nations and peoples who cherish peace.

The future of the German automotive industry does not depend on keeping competitors out but rather on whether it can regain the spirit of self-negation on the new track and rebuild genuinely competitive industrial advantages on a global scale.

The series, “Japan's Triple Betrayal as a Defeated Country,” seeks to uncover the strategic intent and potential risks behind Japan's recent actions. This is the first article in the series.

Behind the 25-billion-yuan box office of China's animated film are the “wings” that technology has given to culture, the fruit of Chinese culture, and the bridge built by international interaction.

This page highlights key points from the experts' speeches and discussions during the second panel of the conference, titled "An empowering country: What global dividends will the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) deliver."

The "Asian way" prioritizes gradual, practical steps that respect sovereignty. It aims to reduce tension and miscalculation through communication and cooperation. China's diplomacy focuses on concrete actions for a shared future: enhancing cooperation, managing security, minimizing disputes and de-escalating crises.

US influence in Latin America should not come from abuse of force but should be built on mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Today's world is marked by three defining features: fragmentation, instability and uncertainty. In this context, the qualities demonstrated by a forward-looking country, along with the predictability inherent to it, are of great significance for world peace, stability and development.

That is why Chinese innovations matter: They do not remain in the laboratory - they change how society actually functions.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of “Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "A symbiotic country: new explorations in how major countries interact with their neighbors," Warwick Powell, an adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology and former advisor to former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd, stated that China is a “great enabling power,” creating conditions in which others can thrive alongside China.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of "Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "A civilizational country: why the Chinese approach is the most implementable," Ahmed Moustafa, director and founder of the Asia Center for Studies & Translation in Egypt, stated that the secret behind the resilience and successful implementation of the four Chinese global initiatives is their alignment with an undeniable global trend, which is multipolarity. Those initiatives are both a response to and an accelerator of a world seeking a more balanced international order, he added.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of "Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "An empowering country: what global dividends will the 15th Five-Year Plan deliver," John Ross, former director of Economic and Business Policy for the Mayor of London, stated that China left the 14th Five-Year Plan as the technological leader in a growing series of economic sectors, and the same macroeconomic processes mean this will expand further during the 15th Five-Year Plan.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of “Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "An empowering country: what global dividends will the 15th Five-Year Plan deliver," Robert Lawrence Kuhn, chairman of The Kuhn Foundation, stated that China's ambition is stunning, and it would be a historic error to bet against China.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of "Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "A forward-looking country: how important is 'predictability' to the world," Ong Tee Keat (OTK), president of the Belt & Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific and former Malaysian minister of transport, stated that China's forward-looking approach to statecraft has become a critical source of certainty and predictability in a world marked by increasing volatility.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of "Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "A forward-looking country: how important is 'predictability' to the world," Erik Solheim, former under-secretary-general of the UN and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme, stated that in 2025, the world experienced a lot of global turbulence, but over the past year, China has stood up as a force for global stability.

The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of “Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities." During the discussion on the topic "A forward-looking country: how important is 'predictability' to the world," Evandro Menezes de Carvalho, International Law Professor at Fluminense Federal University, Brazil and recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, stated that for the world, China's predictability is transformative, enabling international partners to plan, align strategies, invest in infrastructure, and collaborate on technology without fear of abrupt policy reversals.

American society may be entering a "post-Kirk" moment of political fatigue. If either side pushes political competition toward a life-or-death frame, it may not defeat its opponent so much as lose the middle - voters who mainly want a normal, secure, and governable civic life.

The US remains a major global power, but it is no longer "in charge," and must adapt to cooperation and multilateral engagement.

There's an understandable reluctance in some parts of the world to accept this convenience. It's simply a matter of trust; most of us in China trust the government and embrace this change.

The Taiwan region needs to understand that its future can no longer rely on any external force.

In the 18th article of the "Translators' Voices" column, GT interviewed Erdem Ergen (Ergen), translation editor of the Turkish-language edition of the book series Xi Jinping: The Governance of China and editor-in-chief of Nomos Kitap (Nomos Publishing).

As the international community works to strengthen global security governance, it must revisit the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and resolutely prevent Japan from returning to the old path of history.

China's municipal system holds government accountable for all residents' basic needs, incentivizing comprehensive, long-term solutions that market-driven systems often neglect.

His conviction marks a step toward restoring stability and reinforcing the principle that national security is a prerequisite for freedom and prosperity.

As the judicial process in the Jimmy Lai case concludes, the interaction and integration between the National Security Law and common law for Hong Kong will enter a new stage.

China offers a form of modernization that is not founded on colonial or neocolonial subjugation. It demonstrates that human beings, instead of simply being the subjects of capital, can be agents who use the forces of capitalism for the project of socialist development in an imperialist world.

If Japan continues to ignore its historical responsibilities, evade historical facts, and break its promises, there will be consequences for it to bear.

The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) ruled that Jimmy Lai was guilty of conspiracy to collude with external forces to endanger national security, conspiracy to publish seditious materials on Monday. The ruling firmly upholds national security and powerfully safeguards the authority of the rule of law in HKSAR. By sentencing Jimmy Lai – an agent of hostile Western forces and a leading figure in anti-China destabilization – the court has delivered a verdict that truly satisfies the public sense of justice.

Europe is seeking a change. Pressured by fragile defense frailties, political fractures and stalling economy, it has embarked on profound self-examination and difficult strategic adjustments.

Any schemes attempting to hinder China's development or undermine Hong Kong's prosperity through judicial interference will ultimately be doomed to fail.

Chinese people have suffered so much – there have been civil wars and instances of foreign aggression. In light of so much historical hardship it has suffered, this shows me that the Chinese people are extremely resilient, and strive to take history as a mirror in order to build a better future.

China's development strengthens world peace in global governance, and the growth of China's military capabilities enhances its ability to safeguard national interests and contribute to the maintenance of world peace.

In the 55 years of relations, China and Chile have kept diplomatic channels open. This consistency sent a clear signal to the region: Latin American states with very different political systems could build long-term, pragmatic partnerships with China based on mutual respect, non-interference and economic complementarity.

Even if it is disgraceful for Japan, historical truth of the Nanjing Massacre cannot be altered. Nothing is stronger than facts, says Japanese history expert Hisashi Inoue.

On December 13, 1937, while the Japanese invaders captured Nanjing and carried out one of the deadliest mass killings in human history, John Magee, an American missionary who had been living in Nanjing since 1912, started to use his camera to film those brutal and inhuman incidents perpetrated by the Japanese troops.

China's economy remains resilient and dynamic, with bright development prospects. We are confident in our ability to navigate risks and challenges, and determined to turn China's new development into new momentum and new opportunities for the world.

Reviving the shared memory of China and South Korea's resistance against Japanese aggression can serve as a meaningful way to reshape perceptions, strengthen mutual understanding, and foster genuine people-to-people connections between the two nations.

Politicians who subordinate partisan gains risk losing party primaries to more hard-line challengers. So, until voters change, or until we change our electoral system to make general elections more competitive for more politicians, this polarization is likely inescapable.

Pandas are symbols of trust and friendship. Without deep friendship and sufficient trust, panda leasing would clearly be impossible.

The CPC's greatest strength lies in its strong ideological cohesion and its ability to translate grand visions into concrete actions that tangibly benefit the people. This unity and capacity for execution enable the CPC to accomplish major undertakings.

The 2025 Kuliang Forum, themed "Echoes of History," was recently held in New York. The event brought together more than 150 participants from various sectors in China and the US.

Xizang's story is a reminder that with dedication, foresight and a people-centered approach, even the most challenging environments can become hubs of growth and prosperity.

Since moving here, I've taken long night walks and bike rides - sometimes for hours at a time.

Should Japan persist in ignoring warnings, and continue to deliberately provoke incidents, it must bear the consequences.

Looking ahead, the RCEP could become a platform for deeper outward-oriented integration and help shape a new development pattern centered on Asia-Pacific economic circulation and reinforced by cross-regional linkages.

The world needs a stable and responsible China-US relationship. Following the recent phone call between the two countries' presidents, the time to enhance that relationship has arrived.

European leaders' China visits are the visible signal of ongoing talks; they show not only respect, but above all the desire to build trust, said an German investor.

But is Xiaohongshu really "unsafe"? The truth the DPP dares not admit is hidden in its panicked excuses, in Taiwan youth's longing for the real world, and even more so in the growing awakening of Taiwan society.

As the world's first scheduled commercial route connecting two near-antipodal cities - Shanghai and Buenos Aires, almost diametrically opposite on the globe - it has ushered in a new chapter for Global South connectivity.

President Xi Jinping held talks on Thursday with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday, in Beijing. Macron's visit to China comes at a crucial moment, as the global governance system needs to be rethought.

Beat Schneider (Schneider), emeritus professor at the Bern University of the Arts in Switzerland, recently shared his impressions of China over the decades in an interview with the Global Times (GT). Schneider told the reporter that the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and China's institutional advantages have enabled rapid development of the country's productive forces in a short period, and that Europe should enhance cooperation with China in global governance to promote positive reform of the international order.

The UK's China policy needs to acknowledge the reality of China's growing strength. If it continues to pursue a rigid and outdated strategy, it will only prompt China to heighten its vigilance and precautions against the UK, thereby eroding the country's already limited strategic credibility.

In the sixth article of this series, British photographer Matthew Kelly (Kelly) told Global Times (GT) reporter Su Yaxuan that, even after more than 20 years of photographing in China, the country continues to offer him endless opportunities for discovery.

At the 2025 Imperial Springs International Forum, held in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, from Monday to Wednesday, three former leaders from Global South countries shared their views with the Global Times on how the rise of the Global South is reshaping global governance and what experiences China can contribute.

During the conference, former Singaporean foreign minister George Yeo (Yeo) shared his insights on China's five-year plans, global initiatives, the current tension between China and Japan, and the future dynamic of China-US ties, with Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin in an exclusive interview.

Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen talked to Jiro Yamaguchi (Yamaguchi), a professor at Hosei University and former advisor to the cabinet of then prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, about Takaichi's calculations behind her remarks and their implications for Japan's domestic politics.

"China is not only an advocate but also a practitioner of sustainable marine development," Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying said at a forum in Beijing on Monday.

The future trajectory of China-US relations hinges on structural factors of strategic engagement, but it also depends on whether the two societies can rebuild trust and consensus. In this context, people-to-people exchanges serve as a vital link for fostering mutual understanding between the Chinese and American peoples.

An academic seminar to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous remarks on Taiwan was held at China Foreign Aff airs University (CFAU) on Saturday.

At a crucial juncture where global challenges and opportunities coexist, holding the visit in a bilateral format reflects France's commitment to independent diplomacy and advances the China-France relationship, injecting certainty into an international landscape marked by uncertainty.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan question could be deliberate, former Singaporean foreign minister George Yeo told Global Times during the 2025 Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou on Sunday.

In the 17th article of the "Translators' Voices" column, GT interviewed Ao Manyun, Swahili-language translator of Volume I of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China and director of the Tanzania Research Center at the Communication University of China.

With all these vibrant and intensive economic and trade activities in the country, as well as the willingness and commitment China has shown in promoting trade and opening-up, China is not making trade "impossible," but rather giving global trade more possibilities in various aspects.

The recent remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan have undermined her disingenuous assertion that she is concerned about “maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.”

Why is it essential to understand China by understanding both its five-year plans and global initiatives like the GGI? Rafael Zerbetto (Zerbetto), a Brazilian expert at China International Publishing Group and a recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, shared his views with Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin.

Japan has not fully reflected on its aggression or the immense suffering it caused in China and across Asia. Forgetting history means betrayal, and risks repeating past mistakes. The more Japan indulges its right-wing forces, the further it strays from peace, prosperity, and a hopeful future.

Huawei is not a solitary, towering tree, but a natural product of the fertile soil that nurtures it. This soil is the fruit of China's 40-plus years of reform and opening-up -- a market economy painstakingly cultivated amid a large population and complex social structure, and a unique environment shaped by the socialist market economy.

Barely a month after taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sharply worsened China-Japan relations by explicitly describing a potential “survival-threatening crisis” in the event of a “Taiwan contingency” during a parliamentary hearing. The episode exposed the latent risks of Takaichi's governance, at a time when Japan can no longer afford prolonged tensions with its neighboring countries.

The white paper on arms control in new era offers Chinese wisdom and solutions. This demonstrates that China has always been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order.

When I meet newcomers to Xinjiang, I always tell them to put aside the preconceptions and let Xinjiang speak for itself. My impressions have been shaped not by the narratives from the US, but by the people I encountered here, says a US professor living in China for nearly two decades.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi absolutely should apologize for her remarks. We are demanding a retraction of her remarks, says a Japanese peace activist.

Only by prioritizing the health needs of countries in the Global South, alleviating their financial burdens, and strengthening their health defenses can the global economy truly achieve strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth.

As a defeated nation during the World War II, Japan is now attempting to break free from the constraints of international law, causing the very foundation of its postwar pacifist identity to waver. All nations and peoples who stand for justice bear the responsibility to resolutely prevent any resurgence of Japanese militarism.

Japan's recent moves to reinterpret collective self-defense, amend its pacifist constitution and debate the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” represent a pivotal shift in the regional security architecture – one that carries significant risks and threatens to unravel the delicate balance that has underpinned regional stability for decades.

We can learn from the CPC as an effective ruling Communist Party that has adapted the orthodox and classical conception of Marxism flexibly to the complex circumstances of Chinese society. Understanding Chinese society and how the theory has been tailored to these specific conditions offers valuable lessons.

This important phone call between the Chinese and US presidents has helped clarify the correct understanding of the Taiwan question, and pushed for the steady and long-term growth of China-US relations. It also recalibrated the course and provided more momentum for the giant ship of China-US relations to sail forward steadily.

China has showed me an alternative pathway to building a prosperous higher education system – one that differs from Western models.

The Japanese government must face history squarely, respect reality, adhere to the spirit of the constitution, abandon militaristic expansions and stop making erroneous statements on the Taiwan question. Only by returning to peaceful development can Japan truly contribute to stability in East Asia.

When we look at American politics, it's roughly a puppet show. It's a lot of political theater. And you have to, at some point, start asking the question: Are there conversations happening behind closed doors with individuals that the American public doesn't even get to see, who are writing the scripts that the puppets end up acting out? says a US scholar.

China and Sweden have been each other's largest trading partners in Asia and Northern Europe respectively for many years. Dynamic business interactions underscore a deeply complementary and resilient partnership – one that continues to evolve with substantial future potential.

The GGI , fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, has been introduced to meet the needs of our time. It will foster broader consensus within the international community, make the global governance system more just and equitable, and open up brighter prospects for a peaceful, secure, prosperous and advancing human society.

Takaichi's words and actions are essentially an attempt to interfere in China's internal affairs and challenge the one-China principle. The collective anger of the Chinese people is a strong response to the blatant infringement upon the core interests of the nation. Takaichi's provocation is destined to be met with the strongest counterattack.

For the first time since its inception in 1999, the G20 is holding its annual summit on African soil, in Johannesburg. What can be expected from this historic gathering? In an exclusive interview with Global Times, Abner Mosaase (Mosaase), head of international relations at the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, South Africa, and member of the African National Congress International Relations Committee, told Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin that this summit is a chance to ensure that voices and interests of the Global South are not just heard, but will shape the global agenda.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's absurd claim that a "contingency in Taiwan" could constitute a "crisis of survival" for Japan, implying the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan question, and her refusal to correct this stance despite China's strong protests, is a serious violation of basic norms of international relations. It has raised concerns and alarm in the international community regarding Japan's strategic direction, and its negative impact has already begun affecting Japan's economy and society.

Today, humankind can either step into the security abyss or step back from it by strengthening treaties against the test and spread of nuclear weapons and by putting pressure on the US administration to reconsider its irresponsible and dangerous position on nuclear tests and to return to the strategic arms control negotiating table. It is still not too late to make the right decision.

It is clear that the Netherlands' previous approach to Nexperia has been at odds with its own interests. The suspension of the order issued to Nexperia marks the first step taken by the Dutch government. It needs to reflect on the Nexperia case seriously, engage with the Chinese government with sincerity to resolve the issues and secure the future of Nexperia in Europe.

When Chinese astronauts bit into a fresh apple grown in Yan'an, it was an ordinary act that carried an unusual resonance. The apple's journey, from a once impoverished mountainside to the silence of orbit, reflects the same belief that carried a generation through hardship and isolation that change begins with effort, and endurance can turn even the dust of history into nourishment

Japan should be very careful about involving itself once again in hostility toward China. Takaichi's provocations undermine the fragile foundation of China-Japan relations, and continuing on her current path would be a dangerous gamble with the peace and prosperity of the entire region.

South Africa and China can deepen collaboration in critical minerals, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. By leveraging China's investment capacity with South Africa's regional leadership, we can accelerate industrialization across the continent. Under the G20 framework, this synergy will become a catalyst for Africa's integration into global value chains, says B20 South Africa Sherpa.

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy. When we speak of 55 years of diplomatic relations, we should remember that cultural exchanges between China and Italy began much earlier. In AD 166, envoys of Emperor Marcus Aurelius reached the Han court, initiating a dialogue between two civilizations that had long seen each other as peers rather than strangers. This historical awareness makes cooperation feel natural and deeply rooted.

The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is being held in Belém, Brazil, where government officials, business delegates and experts from around the world have gathered to discuss priority actions to address climate change. Global Times (GT) reporter Qian Jiayin interviewed Nick Mabey (Mabey), CEO & Co-Founder of the independent climate think tank E3G, who said that Europe and China can cooperate more closely to better support global climate action.

The depletion of Indian and foreign talent will have a drastic effect on the US economy in the long run. By constraining the very talent pool that fuels invention, scientific breakthroughs and disruptive technologies, the US risks undermining its own internal dynamism. Such inward-looking measures could erode Washington's technological dominance, gradually leveling the global playing field and reshaping the balance of power in international politics and world affairs.

Takaichi's erroneous remarks have raised concerns within the international community – Japan may bring even greater dangers to the world. Takaichi's presence is extremely dangerous; she is likely to steer Japan toward a more perilous direction, says a Japanese scholar.

No country would tolerate crude interference by foreign leaders in its internal affairs, nor would any accept threats by foreign leaders to use force against it.

China acts as both a domestic transition powerhouse and a global enabler in climate action. China can help connect ambition with action, convert global frameworks into country-level delivery, and anchor the “COP of Implementation” in real-world deployment, says UN resident coordinator.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mao Ning posted a video on the social media platform X recently, commenting that it is “high time to recall the 1995 Murayama Statement.” The video features former Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, who admitted and atoned for Japanese aggression during WWII and offered an apology to the victim countries. The stance expressed in the Murayama Statement – confronting Japan's past aggression with reflection – stands in stark contrast to the discomfort I felt in Hiroshima.

Recently, the South Korean government announced that it has finalized an agreement to build nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the US. US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle on Friday claimed that the US would expect it to play a role in its broader plan to counter China once South Korea fields a nuclear-powered attack submarine. The US-South Korea push for nuclear submarine cooperation is tantamount to lighting a new fuse in Northeast Asia. This development will not only undermine the international nuclear non-proliferation system but also increase the difficulty of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, triggering a chain reaction of military competition and strategic instability in the region.

How to restrain her far-right ideology and beliefs is an issue Takaichi must seriously reflect upon and address. Should she continue to let her far-right genes stir up trouble, or even engage in overambitious and unwise actions under the illusion that interfering in Taiwan affairs could hinder China's reunification, she will only become a laughingstock in history.

Japanese leaders have only one choice: return to the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and immediately retract their erroneous remarks.

Europe stands once again at a historic crossroads. For centuries it has been both stage and actor in the drama of civilization, the birthplace of democracy and philosophy, yet also the theater of conflict and empire. Today its challenge is not territorial but existential: whether to remain a chessboard where others move the pieces or to become the chess player, the one who shapes its own destiny.

Guided by the concept of jointly building a community of shared future in cyberspace and through collective action, the world will cooperate to move toward a new stage of digital civilization characterized by shared opportunities, shared responsibilities and shared value creation.

The IOMed is a fully independent and international organization, says Secretary-General Teresa Cheng

Sanae Takaichi's remarks need to be corrected as soon as possible. But if she firmly refuses to retract the relevant comments, that would be truly troubling – after all, when the prime minister thinks and speaks in this way, it is the citizens who suffer. The Japanese people never want this, yet such remarks have emerged, which is truly regrettable, says a Japanese scholar

Takaichi's dangerous rhetoric exposes the ambitions of Japan's right-wing forces to revive militarism.

Takaichi's blatant remarks carry dangerous signs of the resurgence of Japanese militarism.

Anyone attempting to manipulate the Taiwan question is standing against all Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots. There is only one outcome waiting for them, that is reaping what they sow and being condemned for generations.

Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi blatantly claimed at the Diet that a "Taiwan emergency" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, implying the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Straits. This is a blatant interference in China's internal affairs, a betrayal of the one-China principle, and a flagrant challenge to the post-World War II international order.

Today, as we speak of building a “Marco Polo of the new era,” this legacy should guide our approach to global engagement. New-era “Marco Polos” should navigate between cultures. Encouraging such ex-changes means creating open platforms for joint research, educational partnerships and artistic col-laboration. When people experience each other's societies firsthand, stereotypes give way to under-standing, and mutual trust takes root.

When the world once again listens to the Book of Songs, it may be astonished to rediscover that more than two thousand years ago, these short verses had already posed the very question humanity still struggles with today: How can humankind, in a divided world, rediscover a shared heart?

As beneficiaries of economic globalization, China and South Korea should work together to inject new momentum into Asia-Pacific development and jointly promote the building of an Asia-Pacific community.

The “China Shock 2.0” narrative proves to be not only misleading but dangerously myopic, as it blinds us to the transformative structural shifts which are reshaping the global economy and forging a credible path to a sustainable future.

By drawing lessons from China's five-year plans – emphasizing targeted strategies, effective governance, and sustainable development – this approach can help transform the African continent's socio-economic landscape, ultimately fostering growth and wealth for all African nations.

At its core, Hehe philosophy teaches us that balance and peace are active practices, not mere ideals. When nations recognize that security comes from interdependence rather than dominance, global peace becomes possible.

Unless the US abandons the illusion of global hegemony and confront its domestic decay, it risks accelerating its own downfall. Whether the US can survive this decline depends on its willingness to abandon its superiority complex and deal realistically with its problems.

The EU's weakened climate goals send a negative signal to the international community. Once celebrated as a “climate leader,” the EU now faces unprecedented strategic pressure – the most direct manifestation of its standing at the crossroads of global climate governance.

Some in Australia must realize that continuing to fabricate and hype the “China threat” rhetoric harms Australia's long-term interests. Strengthening cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and understanding, coexisting peacefully and achieving mutual benefit is the right path forward for China-Australia relations.

Square dancing is a beautiful example of China's diversity within unity. Public squares in China are transformed into vibrant stages for self-expression and community engagement, where people can gain profound insights into the Chinese people's pursuit of belonging and their interpretation of joy, says an ESCP student after experiencing square dancing.

What I actually saw in Xizang was a region of tangible development – modern infrastructure blending with preserved cultural traditions and clear improvements in local livelihoods. This stands in stark contrast to the distorted picture painted by some Western outlets, says former UK MP.

Attempting to bring the Taiwan question under Japan's national security legal framework – thus binding China's Taiwan region and Japan's so-called security interests together from a legal perspective – represents a serious regression in the Japanese government's position on the Taiwan question.

As for the Central Asian countries, it is vital for them to maintain the current configuration of power in the region and not turn themselves into disruptive proxy actors.

Innovation in the intelligent era is more than technology and applications; it also depends on the synchronized advancement of governance and institutions. The Wuzhen Summit, as a model for global public goods in the intelligent age, still has a long way to go.

The state visit by Spanish King Felipe VI to the People's Republic of China from Monday to Thursday marks a significant milestone in the trajectory of China-Spain relations.

What can we expect from the GGI? Erik Solheim (Solheim), former under-secretary-general of the UN and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme, shared his views with Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin in an exclusive interview.

The Quad's long-term viability would be challenged if it relies solely on military cooperation without achieving tangible results in political and economic spheres. This could reduce it to a mere formality, with its limping status becoming the norm.

Global Times reporter Chen Qingqing interviewed Rahim R. Hakimov, deputy speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan and Serik Orazgaliyev, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy at Nazarbayev University - to talk about the current stage of China-Central Asia cooperation, future development focuses and their views on the recently China-proposed Global Governance Initiative.

Driving along the tidy streets into Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, seeing the porcelain sculptures line the road, you feel the breath of history.

To enhance understanding of South Korea and grasp the trajectory of China-South Korea relations, the Global Times, in collaboration with Chinese universities and think tanks, is releasing a series of reports on South Korea.

Not long ago, the US-based Atlantic Council released three reports that cobbled together the "incriminating evidence" of China's "misdeeds" in mining, forestry and fisheries cooperation with West African nations. While leveling these baseless accusations, the think tank also dished out what it called "well-meaning" advice to Africa — all but thinly veiled attempts to counter China. Against the backdrop of Washington's all-out push to suppress and contain China, this sudden burst of "concern" for Africa has left many asking: What is the US trying to achieve?

The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) offered the world a critical window into China's strategic trajectory. The session has charted the course for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) - years likely to define the next phase of China's modernization and its interaction with a fracturing global order.

The Global Times invites experts and scholars from around the world to discuss the efficacy, global significance of the eight-rules decision and the examples it sets for ruling parties in other countries, especially those in the Global South. In the second article of the series, Global Times (GT) reporter Liu Xuandi interviewed Tichaona Zindoga (Zindoga), founder and director of the think tank Ruzivo Media and Resource Center in Zimbabwe. Zindoga shared his insights on the global implications of the eight-rules decision from the perspective of an African observer.

Recently, several Philippine media outlets turned their attention to a "highly ritualized" but security-illusory quadrilateral meeting.

When assessing the trajectory of China's macroeconomic growth and its underlying strengths, empirical data provides a critical foundation. Among all indicators, total electricity consumption - often described as an "economic barometer" - offers a distinctive perspective for observing the country's economic vitality.

The European Union and emerging economies, such as China and Brazil, are stepping up, advancing global green development and offering pragmatic cooperation. As Washington reverses course, the world's climate agenda is not collapsing - it is evolving toward a more decentralized and multipolar model of governance.

In the 15th article of the "Translators' Voices" column, GT interviewed Burkhard Risse (Risse), member of the translators' team of the German edition of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China and recipient of the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award.

China will continue to play a vital role in building the Asia-Pacific community with its steady diplomatic policies, unwavering commitment to reform and opening-up, and pragmatic actions for cooperation, making greater contributions toward the realization of a community with a shared future for mankind.

In recent years, China-US relations have experienced ups and downs. Yet, at every critical moment, head-of-state diplomacy has played an irreplaceable strategic guiding role.

Shenzhou-21 is more than a spaceflight — it is a symbol of a nation that pursues balance, reason and cooperation.

The Global Times (GT) interviewed Kim Heung-kyu (Kim), director of the US-China Policy Institute at Ajou University, and John W.H. Denton AO (Denton), secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce who participated in this year's APEC meetings, about the outcome of the gathering and their expectations for China's role as a host for next year's meeting.

By intertwining their digital futures and green ambitions, China and ASEAN are not only advancing mutual prosperity but also offering the Global South an inspiring model of pragmatic cooperation, inclusive growth and shared destiny.

Asia-Pacific has learned time and again that cooperation pays off better than confrontation.

Direct flights between China and India have finally resumed after a five-year hiatus. On October 27, a fully booked flight from Kolkata, India, landed in Guangzhou, China, marking the official resumption of direct air services between the two countries after a suspension of more than five years.A necessary step has been taken toward normalizing relations between the two countries!

The meeting between the Chinese and US presidents in Busan on Thursday will, in hindsight, prove to be of even greater historical significance in years to come. The course of history points to national rejuvenation, and the light of the times illuminates the strength of the motherland.

China's 15th Five-Year Plan will likely mark the consolidation of a public goods-driven development era.

Amid profound and complex changes in the development environment, China remains committed to a people-centered approach, high-quality growth, and continuous institutional and technological innovation.

After reunification, with the powerful backing of the motherland, the well-being of the people in Taiwan will improve, their development prospects will expand, and they will enjoy greater security and dignity. Taiwan will maintain lasting peace, and its people will live in peace and prosperity.

In an era marked by challenges in global climate governance, the concept of a "Beautiful China" exemplifies both political resolve and institutional innovation. Its global relevance lies not in functioning as a prescriptive model, but in demonstrating that sustainability can be institutionalized as a principle of statecraft.

China's sprint toward carbon peaking is not only a profound domestic transformation, but also carries broad global significance.

Resolving the Taiwan question and achieving the complete reunification of the motherland is the shared aspiration of all Chinese people and an essential part of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, in its strategic planning and major measures for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), emphasized the need to promote high-standard opening-up and creating new horizons for mutually beneficial cooperation. This underscores that China, as one of the world's key economies, is continuously injecting certainty into a world facing growing uncertainties.

The call for creating new horizons for win-win cooperation is both a promise and an invitation to imagine globalization once again as a collective enterprise for human progress.

The scarcest resource today, without which future technological leadership is impossible, is trust between nations and peoples. In this regard, the importance of strategic partnerships in global AI governance and the creation of unified technological ecosystems is growing rapidly.

Europe urgently needs to adjust its approach to China and achieve genuine strategic autonomy at the earliest opportunity.

The path to self-reliance and strength in science and technology is neither instantaneous nor straightforward; it demands sustained strategic resolve and a long-term commitment that transcends immediate success.

China's 15th Five-Year Plan can be understood as an effort to harness innovation and policy discipline to deliver stability and opportunity amid global uncertainty.

The Takaichi administration will need greater strategic autonomy to navigate Washington's demands - demands that may ultimately test the loyalty and patience of one of America's closest allies.

Both nations, and the global community at large, would benefit from more positive talk and more constructive decisions emanating from Beijing and Washington.

Washington's rhetoric of "returning to Southeast Asia" signals less a strategic comeback than a symptom of anxiety over declining influence.

The recently concluded fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee underscores a perpetual commitment to enhancing this system, ensuring it remains the engine for China's next phase of modernization and its constructive role in global governance.

Guided by the new development philosophy and coordinated through the Five-Year Plans that embody continuity, stability, strategic foresight and forward-looking vision, we have expanded the institutional space and established effective institutional safeguards.

October 25 marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China. In 1895, the Qing government was forced to cede Taiwan island to Japan under the unequal Treaty of Shimonoseki, following its defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War. From then to Taiwan's restoration half a century later after the WWII, countless brave Taiwan people devoted their lives to one belief – to defend with blood and sacrifice their identity as Chinese. What is the historical significance to celebrate the anniversary today? Arnaud Bertrand (Bertrand), a French entrepreneur and commentator on economics and geopolitics, shared his views with Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin in a recent interview.

As a responsible major country, China remains committed to preserving the world's ecosystem and bio-diversity. The Philippines and others must stop exploiting this issue and restore peace and tranquility to the region.

Canberra has both the mandate and the responsibility to honor its commitments to Asia literacy, to reverse declining participation and to ensure that studying Asia's languages and cultures becomes a mainstream priority.

UN's establishment opened a new chapter in global governance, and 80 years later, it now stands at a new starting point. Whether the UN can maintain its central role depends on its ability to achieve transformation and upgrade through reform.

The DPP authorities manipulate the notion of the so-called national identity to mislead the public, inducing historical amnesia and glorifying the colonial past, said a Taiwan scholar amid the anniversary of Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation

While intending to shape global standards, the EU's normative power often inflicts self-damage by prioritizing ideals over pragmatic economic and technological safeguards.

From Turkey's perspective, rather than fostering ties with those who spread fabricated Western narratives that harm bilateral relations, it is far more valuable to strengthen trade with partners who come to know and see China for themselves: president of the Turkish Chinese Friendship Foundation

The Financial Times has recently designated China as the world's first major “electrostate.” This observation describes China's profound energy transition, which is also a historic reshaping of the global energy landscape.

India's role is not about replacing any single power but about being a crucial, independent country whose alignment and partnerships will be vital in addressing global challenges, from climate change and digital governance to regional security.

In the long run, what threatens Australia's security is not China's development, but Canberra's own inability to think and act independently. The more Australia allows itself to be used as a tool in US geopolitical games, the less secure it will become.

We have seen how the spirit of anti-colonial solidarity that once defined China-Africa relations continues to shape the trajectory of today's multipolar world. We have witnessed the way the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation now operates as a form of multilateralism, reinforcing the work of the UN through its practical implementation capacity and inclusive, participatory character.

On her I-Talk show, Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen spoke with David Adler (Adler), co-general coordinator of Progressive International, who recently participated in the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. He spent five days in Israel's desert prison – one of more than 500 activists sailing to Gaza who were detained by Israeli forces.

From the 14th Five-Year Plan to the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, China has demonstrated remarkable strategic resolve and policy continuity. The unique strategy of "leveraging local conditions to develop new quality productive forces" has pioneered a pragmatic approach, maximizing endogenous driving forces, deeply integrating cutting-edge science and technology with local characteristics, and forming a solid and sustainable growth engine.

As Australian PM Anthony Albanese is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday, an Australian commentator argues that Australia must carefully and diplomatically disengage from an erratic US.

The US cyber intrusion into China's timing center exposes the long-standing offensive cyber hegemony strategy pursued by the NSA and the US Cyber Command. Through successful countermeasures, China has demonstrated to the world its unwavering resolve and ability to safeguard cyberspace security.

I see this week's summit carrying a clear message to young women everywhere: Your time is now. The world shaped by the Beijing Conference belongs to you to advance - with courage, creativity and conviction.

Continuity is the unbroken code of Chinese civilization. It shapes the way we view the world and endows today's China with profound historical depth. Therefore, studying China without tracing its historical origins or following its cultural roots means you cannot understand how it flourishes and thrives.

The 14th Five-Year Plan period has been one of steady progress in Chinese modernization. Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), China will enter another crucial five years, aiming to realize socialist modernization by 2035.

Yiwu's new marketplace isn't a fortress; it's an invitation. For anyone intent on understanding China today, Yiwu might just be one of the best classrooms, writes @dinggangchina

The construction of a global knowledge system for China Studies not only deepens understanding of Chinese civilization but also fosters mutual comprehension and exchanges among diverse civilizations. It transcends mere academic course, serving as a bridge that promotes dialogues and mutual trust.

The 15th Five-Year Plan period will crucial for China to achieve a comprehensive green transformation of its economy and society. By then, green and low-carbon industries will have emerged as a strong pillar of economic growth, and the green upgrading of traditional industries will be largely completed.

The weaponization of digital communication devices and technologies is provoking a fierce backlash.

During China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), technological innovation has served as the core driving force behind China's economic development, achieving historic breakthroughs in key technologies, industrial upgrading and green transformation. China's economy is steadily shifting from factor-driven growth to innovation-driven growth.

The Carnegie report, steeped in Cold War thinking, reflects outdated concepts and an anachronistic mind-set, lacking strategic foresight. Its underlying premise centers on maximizing the mobilization of US allies to sustain and reinforce the US-manipulated alliance system against China. It fails to understand the world and utterly misreads China.

The US government shutdown is not the cause of the chaos — it is the mirror reflecting it. A nation that can no longer agree on truth, reason or shared purpose cannot govern itself.

China's five-year plans show that the core of Chinese modernization has always been anchored on one fundamental goal: ensuring a happy life for the people.

The general guidelines of the eight-point decision hold universal relevance, as they could help address sensitive challenges faced by political parties worldwide, says Brazilian scholar Marcos Cordeiro Pires.