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.

The formulation and implementation of the five-year plans not only fully demonstrate the CPC's governing philosophy of scientific, democratic and law-based governance, but also its ability to effectively mobilize the forces of government, market and society around shared development goals, thereby building consensus and fostering synergy.

We should be in a position to walk this difficult and lengthy path by helping each other, not by fighting each other – this is the most important GGI message to the international community.

Obviously the Chinese government has spent incredible sums for the development of those remote, sparsely populated areas to give the people in Xizang equal opportunities and similar living conditions as in other parts of China.

As the US continued to pursue unilateral policies that strain the international system, China hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. To many observers worldwide, such contrast invites reflections on several pressing issues concerning the future of global governance.

Since taking office over a year ago, Lai has shown through his actions that he is the true architect of Taiwan's “invisible barrier lake.” All Taiwan compatriots must unite and work together to completely resolve Taiwan's "hidden dammed lake" to prevent a catastrophic disaster.

The wise course for the UK is to ensure that its China policy remains rational and pragmatic. Going forward, the Starmer government needs to truly step out of the shadow of the Conservative Party's past policy toward China, strengthen engagement with China, and ensure the steady and sustained development of China-UK relations.

Since Sanae Takaichi was elected president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and is expected to become Japan's first woman prime minister, her potential foreign policy has drawn significant attention. Her right-wing position, tinged with historical revisionism, along with Japan's domestic political instability and potential trade frictions between Japan and the US, could pose structural challenges to Japan-US relations on three levels: strategic trust, policy coordination and regional stability.

The common interests and demands of China and South Korea and even Japan in Arctic affairs and route development are both objectively evident and essential. Therefore, relevant parties should look beyond geopolitical concerns and adopt a forward-looking perspective on Arctic cooperation.

Europe stands at a crossroads. It can still choose renewal, sovereignty and peace. Peace, not militarism and war-planning, is the way to catch up with a rapidly changing and very competitive world outside the West. It has much better cards than the US. The EU must stop trying to lecture and lead the world, and start learning from it.

It is not that the US lacks attractions that inspire young Chinese people to visit; rather, too many restrictions are in place, making the US no longer a “must-see,” or even a top “want-to-see.” This shift is a quiet statement in itself.

Western media often wants to criticize China. But I want to show the beautiful side of China.

A solution to all challenges can only be found by returning to the principles of sovereignty and collaboration, not just among the Western nations themselves, but in collaboration with the rest of the world, based on the principles of a new multipolar world, as outlined in the GGI.

For a long time, Latin America has been labeled in Western narratives as a "resource exporter" and a "debt trap region." The region was locked into the global division of labor as a "raw-material appendage," with its development path almost entirely dependent on the industrial demand of Europe and the US. The logic of Western writing has never changed: Latin America is a "backyard" for resources, not an entity with independent development.

With the global governance system facing deficits in representation, authority, and effectiveness, the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI) offers an Eastern approach to addressing the challenges of our times. It responds to the international community's call for a more fair and equitable global governance system and has garnered widespread resonance worldwide.

As a Portuguese citizen who moved to Beijing this year, some of the most striking sights for me - alongside the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City or the Great Wall - have been shelves of packages and rows of food delivery bags. Simple cardboard boxes and sacks with barcodes left unattended outside places closed to traffic, such as university campuses, pedestrian quarters and offices. At lunch time or after work, people here simply leave their classes and workplaces, to find their package or bag and take it away without touching what is not theirs.

The Global Times invited five scholars from China and abroad who have visited Xinjiang to share their observations.

The US must adopt a more responsible perspective toward the evolving international status of the dollar.

Only by strengthening the sense of the Chinese nation as one community and building a solid ideological Great Wall to safeguard national unity and ethnic solidarity, can China, in the course of realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, offer new choices for countries and nations worldwide that wish to accelerate development while maintaining their independence.

History progresses in waves, not straight lines. Beijing has made self-reform a habit; the world now watches to see if Washington can do the same.

It is natural to see major volumes of trade moving from Africa into China and Asia in general, as opposed to the traditional trading partners or colonial powers in Europe. This is demand-driven.

Europe is at a moment of choice. It can remain in Washington's shadow – at the risk of losing its economic weight – or chart its own course by embracing its interdependencies with Beijing and other emerging powers.

India's IT miracle was a bypassing of industrialization woes. AI demands a rethink.

The chaotic political landscape and sluggish economic conditions within Japan make it difficult for the government to carve out sufficient space for minilateral security frameworks and quasi-alliance strategies.

Looking ahead, the GGI is bound to inject new impetus into reforming the international maritime governance system.

The Chinese Navy will be even more confident in protecting maritime rights and conducting far-seas operations.

Mexico needs to recognize that the path that truly serves its national interests lies not in succumbing to external pressure but in insisting on independence, autonomy and deepening multilateral cooperation.

Species such as giant pandas, Siberian tigers and leopards, Tibetan antelopes and Yangtze finless porpoises, which were once on the brink of extinction, are now on the path to recovery.

China is being more faithful to the actual rules of the system than those who created them, which makes every Western violation of its own standards stand out in sharp relief.

Through pragmatic innovation and international cooperation, China is accelerating long-term global sustainable development and presenting a path of green, shared, and cooperative development to the world.

Action-oriented support embodies this philosophy, which is why China's approach is seen as more reliable and effective.

China pursues an independent and peaceful foreign policy, along with a defensive national defense policy.

With calm leadership, a commitment to dialogue and a rejection of external provocation, the nations of the region can ensure these waters remain a sea of peace, cooperation and shared opportunity. The challenges are real, so is the collective wisdom to address them.

We will witness a new era in Xinjiang, characterized by unity and harmony, prosperity and abundance, civilization and progress, peaceful livelihoods and ecological well-being, all contributing to the realization of the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

This is exactly the vision that the GGI advocates: inclusion, respect for international law, respect for sovereignty and adherence to multilateralism. This is the future for which we all bear responsibility, a future that truly belongs to all humanity.

I'm very happy about all these developments because now we have a partner who cares.

Facing history with honesty is a sign of strength, not weakness.

In the face of Western smear campaigns that ignore facts, the white paper uses sound evidence and the success of Xinjiang's 70 years of development as its strongest weapon, puncturing false narratives and truly showing the world a real picture of stability, harmony, and vigorous progress in Xinjiang in the new era.

The essence of Chinese modernization is not a single-minded pursuit of numbers, but a mission to build a better life for all

Foreign experts attending the Beijing Xiangshan Forum spoke highly of the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI) on Thursday, highlighting its emphasis on sovereignty, equality and multilateral cooperation.

China cannot be separated from the world in achieving development, and the world also needs China for prosperity.

Multilateralism is based on the idea that there are no superior or inferior peoples. Therefore, all countries can make positive contributions to the world´s future. I see the GGI as a laudable attempt by China to empower countries of the Global South in the process of reforming global governance.

The Global Times invites three scholars from the US, Brazil and Egypt 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.

What is needed is a program of education to raise awareness of China's contribution and to convey the scale of the war, which lasted a long time during WWII.

Foreign experts attending the Beijing Xiangshan Forum have widely praised the significance of China's military parade in central Beijing on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, highlighting its impressive display of capabilities, technological advancements, and contributions to global peace.

Chinese modernization is a path of peaceful development. China will always be a force for peace, stability and progress in the world.

The new Chinese embassy in Tower Hamlets will become a platform unlocking numerous opportunities for China-UK cooperation and cultural exchange.

The GGI's core vision is to adapt global rules and institutions to the 21st century, where developing countries have a more important role in global affairs.

China's confidence and determination to propose the Global Governance Initiative are rooted in its historical experience, cultural heritage, development achievements and systematic advantages. The GGI is expected to enhance global peace, stability, security and development while promoting fairness, equality and cooperation in international relations.

The memory of the last world war should remind us what is at stake. For younger generations especially, this is not abstract history - it is about their own future. This is why education about history is essential.

Sovereign equality remains scarce due to power asymmetries and historical inequities in international institutions.

Forgetting the history of war and the immense human suffering it caused increases the risk of a country drifting once again toward armed conflict.

That spirit of endurance, sacrifice and practical courage ran throughout China's gruelling 14-year war of resistance against Japanese aggression, from 1931 to 1945.

For decades, the West has portrayed itself as a model that the whole world should follow. Now, as its own challenges are growing, the question is: Would it be willing to learn from others?

It seems that Washington's luminaries have finally discovered "win-win cooperation" – or at least, the rhetoric of it – while attempting to lure China's partners into a counter-Beijing camp. But the suggested strategy mismatch here is fundamental: Trying to use the language and instruments of "cooperation" in the service of a zero-sum contest. The chemistry is all wrong.

The ultimate success of China's four global initiatives will be decided, not in the media court of rhetoric and argument, but in the global marketplace of programs and results.

While The New York Times' coverage of China's resistance had limitations in terms of sources, perspectives and ideological leanings in its early stages, overall it exposed the brutal reality of Japan's invasion of China, shaped a positive image of China's tenacious resistance and promoted shifts in US policy in the Far East – making its reporting of both historical and contemporary significance.

We consider China a huge opportunity – a huge opportunity for cooperation. I think Europe can benefit a lot from working together with China, says Hungarian FM

Just shortly before, South Korean pledged around $500 billion in investment. Yet only 10 days later, the US “rewarded” South Korea's generosity with a massive raid and arrests. In short, the dignity of an ally appears exceedingly fragile in the face of the “America First” doctrine pursued by the US.

The future of international economic cooperation lies not in unilateralism or economic coercion, but in promoting a truly inclusive globalization that champions openness, multilateralism and win-win cooperation.

China and Russia not only call for the creation of a new type of international relations but also lead by example, demonstrating open cooperation based on shared values in interstate relations.

It is highly symbolic that this initiative was voiced precisely during the SCO meetings, a unique platform where countries with diverse political systems and civilizational trajectories meet at the same table.

At its core, the Japan-Australia “2+2” statement aims to construct a circle of “like-minded” countries under the banner of shared values – essentially a continuation and repackaging of Cold War-era bloc confrontation thinking.

The frequent change increases doubts and mistrust toward Japan's global diplomacy.

As the GGI is gaining traction with more countries coming on-board, it is envisaged that the privileged minority which has been holding sway in global matters for far too long will gradually have its clout eroded, thus paving way for the potential emergence of a more egalitarian order.

If the Philippines truly values the rule of law and regional peace, it should cease its militarized activities, stop courting foreign intervention and return to the negotiating table.

The SCO Summit and Victory Day parade are not threats to the international order. They are reminders that history is complex, peace is fragile and global leadership must be earned through cooperation, not confrontation.

The World War II and the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression are an integral part of the same historical phenomenon. In the West they may be treated as separate entities, but they became inextricably intertwined as a part of the same global conflict against fascism, one based in Europe, the other in East Asia. We should think of them as the WWII (1931-45). They resulted in a huge loss of life, both civilian and military, especially in China and the Soviet Union, but the world that emerged from it, with the benefit of hindsight, was vastly better than the world of the many decades that preceded it.

Affordability, choice and quality are key factors that attract foreign consumers.

By combining confidence with restraint, China's V-Day parade seeks to show that great-power responsibility lies not in domination but in using strength to safeguard peace and in upholding justice through action.

If you imagine Sayram Lake as a great mirror, it holds three distinct reflections. The first, and shallowest, are the colors of wind and water. Deeper still are echoes of roads and borders, the transformation from camel bells to the blast of locomotive whistles. At the deepest level, the lake reflects a tapestry woven from natural climate and human history – an enduring dialogue etched into the landscape.

“That was a very spectacular event showcasing the capacity of China, which is also remarkable,” Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto hailed China's V-Day military parade in an exclusive interview with the Global Times on Wednesday, after China held a massive military parade in Tian'anmen Square, central Beijing, to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Foreign scholars highlight China's V-Day parade as a solemn remembrance of WWII, a commitment to peace

The stabilization and improvement of China-India relations fundamentally stem from the proactive efforts of both sides to readjust and recalibrate the strategic value of one another. This trend has not come easily, and deserves to be cherished and consolidated.

Eighty years ago, after 14 years of arduous struggle and tremendous sacrifice, China finally defeated the war of aggression launched by Japanese fascists. Eighty years later, Japan still seems unable to cast off the shadow of fascism.

A strong and healthy relationship between China and India is critical for stability and prosperity in Asia. Only their cooperation can truly make it an “Asian Century”.

On Monday, the China-South Asia Development Cooperation High-Level Dialogue was held in Shanghai. The dialogue, hosted by the Shanghai Institute for International Studies (SIIS) and themed "Promoting Security Through Development: China and South Asian Countries Marching in Unity to Build a Peaceful, Secure, Cohesive, and Prosperous South Asia," discussed how to strengthen China-South Africa cooperation to safeguard regional security, promote common development and foster minilateral cooperation.

Evan Kail, a Minnesota-based pawnshop owner, captured global attention when he donated a rare photo album documenting Japanese war crimes during World War II to China, an act driven by a deep sense of "peace, harmony, and friendship." Known in China as a symbol of moral courage, Kail's gesture earned him a piece of Chinese state gift porcelain. As stated in the letter of appreciation from the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago to Evan, history serves as a mirror for people today, and his donation inspires everyone with a kind heart to safeguard peace. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Global Times (GT) sat down with Kail to discuss his transformative journey, his commitment to fostering China-US friendship, and his vision for promoting global peace.

India and China's collective role in promoting the common denominator of growth should drive their engagement in the Global South.

In the 11th article of the "Translators' Voices" column, Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Ruiqian interviewed B. R. Deepak (Deepak), professor of Chinese and China studies at the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Deepak is one of translators of the Hindi edition of the book series Xi Jinping: The Governance of China.

The SCO is more than a regional grouping. It is a living expression of multipolarity, convening Eurasia's great powers, managing its rivalries and articulating a collective vision beyond Western-led alliances.

From the perspectives of infrastructure, education, ecology, livelihoods and religion, five scholars offer their vivid firsthand insights in Xizang Autonomous Region that help the world better understand China's governance approach in the region and discover the story of Xizang in the new era.