China's annual two sessions began this week. This critical series of meetings in spring is vital to defining China's approach to economic, political and foreign policy issues for the whole year. It also offers observers a window into the latest ideas and practices of China's development in various aspects, including the whole-process people's democracy, high-quality development, Chinese modernization and the wisdom the country provides to global governance. The Global Times selected the opinions of foreign scholars to shed light on these concepts.
This week, China kicked off the two sessions, one of the most important political gatherings annually. The event offers an important window for the outside world to understand China's development, and where the world's second-largest economy is headed and top policy priorities in 2024.
The US and its Western allies' relentless crackdown against Xinjiang's cotton industry since 2020 has failed, as the industry has been maintaining sound development momentum, and is seeing rising competitiveness not only in the Chinese market but also internationally, Liang Yong, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and a member of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, one of China's eight noncommunist political parties, told the Global Times. Liang is also the director of Xinjiang cotton industry development leadership office.
The 60th year of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) isn't easy. MSC Chairman Christoph Heusgen called on everyone to look for "silver linings" among the dark clouds. Indeed, pessimism is more likely to attract attention than problem-solving. Looking beyond Europe or the North Atlantic, China, a partner, a force for stability, rather than a rival or a threat, can help overcome the lose-lose dilemma.
Many scientists and researchers in the US and China are continuing to sit on the edge of their seats as they await the final decision on the possible renewal of the US-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement (STA).
Why did Sweden abandon its 200-year-long stay out of war and its contemporary non-aligned and neutral status, which had served it so well?
The incident involving Lionel Messi not playing in Hong Kong has no impact on the city's plans to host mega events, as it is considered just an isolated case, according to a Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC) speaking to the Global Times. The city is set to host several major events to enhance its prestige.
Using violence may be cruel, but it is efficient in international relations, in the eyes of cynical US politicians. Maybe from the US perspective, the world is one big jungle and “elephants” can reach for fruits however they see fit, even if by stamping on countless “ants.”
For Putin, it is better to hold nuclear deterrence, forcing the West to compromise or show restraint on key issues, rather than actually using the weapons. Once nuclear weapons are used, the situation will escalate, and the Kremlin is likely to lose control over what happens next.
There is a country where politicians want to arrest and fine you just for wearing a mask at a protest, or send you to jail for up to six months for shouting too loudly at a public demonstration. If the police think your protest event is causing "more than minor" disruption, they can arrest you. In fact, there is a whole raft of legislation designed to stifle dissent in this country. It disguises this incremental form of repression as well-intended measures to protect public order and safety - but it is designed to protect only itself from criticism. This is Britain.
A collection of Western media outlets from the US' NBC News to the UK's Daily Mail and Canada's The Globe And Mail have hyped up a report from open-source intelligence firm Strider Technologies earlier this month about growing China-Russia economic cooperation in the Arctic. Energy and logistics investments are misportrayed as being driven by secret military intentions. However, the real secret intentions are those of the Western media, conjuring up perceptions about China's intentions in the Arctic.
In light of the Chinese police cooperating with Kiribati, the US once again turned its attention to this Pacific Island nation, and "cautioned" countries in the region against assistance from Chinese security forces, according to a Reuters report on Monday.
Recent studies found that the UK now has the least effective 5G rollout in the G7 group of advanced economies, and London lags behind rest of Europe when it comes to 5G network quality. This comes despite the government having made an electoral manifesto pledge to make gigabit broadband available to 85 percent of the UK by 2025 and nationwide by 2030. It further pledged £5 billion to achieve these results.
The economic strain felt by average working individuals in the Western world, particularly in the US, has reached a critical juncture, compelling many to reassess fundamental aspects of their lives, including decisions about family and pets. As inflation continues to surge, the financial burden on households has become increasingly untenable, leading to difficult choices and heartbreaking consequences.
If humankind is committed to its survival and prospering, it has to choose the Star Trek path over the Star Wars path.
While it is too late to save Bushnell, it may not be too late to create avenues and outlets for people like him to fight for justice in life, rather than forfeit their lives to shake the US and Americans from their foreign policy of death.
Where does America find the funds to support Ukraine so generously? Well, it all depends on how you crunch the numbers.
For the EU, returning to the path of peace and development is the solution to its estrangement with Global South countries.
The DPP authorities should understand the situation clearly and promptly adopt an appropriate attitude and take concrete measures to properly address this issue, giving an explanation to the families of the deceased and compatriots on both sides of the Straits.
A post-Pax Americana world is emerging, and it will be free from the anti-Sun Tzu dogma of the Empire of Chaos.
America has left three pillars of a free society - the right to life, the right to liberty, and the right to pursue happiness and prosperity. Yet, these truths of the American founding are being abandoned.
If the goodwill from the mainland receives a positive response from Taiwan island, then reunification can certainly be peaceful. Achieving the goal at a minimal cost is the best outcome.
If the US continues to have the ability to construct a unipolar world order, then this world order will be the worst that human society has ever seen. People must have a clear understanding of this.
Everything that happened in Ukraine was completely predictable. The US knew the risks of expanding NATO up to Russia's borders. It continued pushing and pushing, causing this war.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a touchstone for great power politics and the direction of the international landscape.
If this latest judgment goes against Assange, Wilkie's observation is hard to dispute. “If Mr Assange is extradited to the US, it would be a direct attack on media freedom, as it would set a frightening precedent for all journalists that they too are at risk of being locked up, just for doing their job.”
That frustration has made the Russians consider that they can't really trust any Western-brokered peace deal, and that this peace will have to be agreed on the basis of the realpolitik, the real situation on the ground.
We don't elect our president, and whoever is chosen by our party superiors and overlords is chosen specifically because they will continue America's uninterrupted streak of violent international adventurism: American scholar Elias Cepeda.
It is important for China to grasp the main characteristics and medium- to long-term trends of the era of change under the Russia-Ukraine conflict and to fully prepare for international and domestic responses.
Pessimistic predictions of the regional situation and negative perceptions of strategic competition among great powers are the ideological roots of Australia's expansive defense strategy. However, such a strategy will only fail to increase Australia's security.
Detaining Chinese students who have approval to study in the US is bad policy. Detaining Chinese scientists who are working all over the US is bad policy. Derailing efforts to bring the brightest minds to the US is bad policy. The time to stop all of this is now.
Today, the people of Shanxi continue to preserve traditional Chinese New Year customs in a modern way. The hearts of the people of Shanxi are as warm and bright as the colorful lights, lighting up countless homes and praying for peace across the country.
When more and more consumers around the world do not want to "dress the same," it provides a huge opportunity for the development of China's textile manufacturing industry.
With Article 23, Hong Kong will no longer be susceptible to manipulation or infiltration by international anti-China forces aiming to use this city to destabilize either the HKSAR government or the Chinese central government.
China has to make the US political elites recognize that it is futile to deal with China in the same way as it historically dealt with the Soviet Union and other major powers in history.
The mainland's regular patrols in the Xiamen-Kinmen waters serve as a warning to Taiwan authorities. Apart from making empty threats, they simply do not have the capital to cause trouble in the Taiwan Straits. The mainland's counteract capability is overwhelming, and every time there is friction and conflict, Taiwan's only ultimate choice is to retreat.
The 56 ethnic groups in China eagerly anticipate the Spring Festival every year, hoping to see ethnic integration and cultural displays. For the 56 ethnic groups in China, the Spring Festival is not just a festival but a reunion – a reunion of ethnic cultures.
The attitudes toward China at the MSC were diverse. The debate reflected the significance of China's participation in this forum. Only by actively and proactively voicing China's voices can the world see a more authentic image of China.
The US bears a lot of responsibility for starting the Russia-Ukraine conflict and most of the responsibility for sustaining it. Proxy wars are used to further the ends of the American empire to the detriment of the countries involved.
There is a growing imbalance in the West between its policy goals of development and security and its policy instruments of military and diplomacy.
As the continent goes back to the drawing board to determine how to move forward with the West, the number of African countries keen on joining hands with China and deepening relations has only grown. The year of 2024 will be a busy, productive year for China and Africa.
COFA countries and other related countries should be more aware: Instead of being used as tools of the US hegemonic strategy, it is better to uphold their own sovereignty and dignity in a dignified manner, which is truly beneficial to the long-term interests of these countries.
My hometown Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, was once known for "coal" and "pollution." But those days are long gone. With its strong promotion of the green transition and development of tourism, my hometown has become a hot tourist destination. #HometownWitness
The holiday consumption market in China has experienced significant growth, and Zibo's rise in popularity as a result of its famous barbecue and the bustling Badaju market is a testament to the country's economic potential.
The retreat of the Ukrainian army from Avdiivka occurred when Joe Biden's request for approval of the foreign aid bill was obstructed by the Republican Party in Congress. Western support has become unreliable, and this impression has gradually spread in the overall situation of the Ukrainian war, weakening the confidence and long-term expectations of Kiev and boosting Russia's morale.
For some time those who badmouth China's economy, there is no shortage of words such as "consumption downgrade", "market depression," "development slowdown," but through the Spring Festival holiday I found that this phenomenon is not completely non-existent, but at least not universal. People become more cautious when spending money. Yet people's standards for high quality products and services have been increasing.
Pessimistic "Munich Security Report 2024" displays an "anxiety from the traditional Western colonial powers - The world is changing around them, and they are no longer in total control over these changes," said Warwick Powell (Powell), chairman at Smart Trade Networks, adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology and former policy advisor to Kevin Rudd. The Munich Security Conference, one of the world's most renowned forums for debating the most pressing challenges to international security, will take place from February 16 to 18. What is the biggest problem of "security" today? What can we expect from the upcoming conference? Powell shared his views with Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin.
According to Newsweek, the Norwegian government stated in its latest annual report on security challenges that Chinese intelligence services operate "all over Europe" and that Chinese intelligence networks pose a security threat to Europe. The Norwegian intelligence agency has fabricated baseless accusations against China without providing any factual evidence, maliciously slandering and smearing China. This claim is just a new version of the "China threat" theory and an old trick to discredit China.
Late last year, the United Nations (UN) officially listed the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, as a UN floating holiday in its calendar of conferences and meetings, starting this year. This came as long-awaited good news for many primarily East Asian cultures and societies, which have long celebrated the Lunar New Year as perhaps the most revered holiday of the year.
In New York, the US, a local ice hockey arena is filled with the dynamic posters with Chinese red, dragons and auspicious clouds as the main tone and the “Happy Chinese New Year” on the 360-degree surround screen which is fostering a festive atmosphere to a climax before becoming a sea of jubilation.
This weekend, millions are on the move in China as the country celebrates the Spring Festival. Many people are heading home to reunite with friends and family, and some are going on vacations. Many too, are flocking to the cinema to enjoy with the feast of new films during the festive season. It is well known that cinema and Spring Festival go together like dried plums and coconut juice. This year, however, there is something different happening in China's movie theatres.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is about to enter its third year, and NATO has no plans to end the bloodshed there. The latest evidence is NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg's statement –the West must be prepared for “decades-long confrontation” with Russia. Just two days before Stoltenberg's remarks were published, Russian President Vladimir Putin articulated in his first interview with a Western media outlet in two years: We are ready to talk.
Whether Tucker Carlson succeeded in any meaningful manner has been judged immediately by the world's commentators, moments after the interview with Putin was broadcast; but perhaps it will be judged more meaningfully by the public, and by history.
Editor's Note: In an election year, the world is witnessing a "tale of two Americas," with a growing number of controversies within the US escalating. What has caused the deep divisions in the country? Where are they headed? The Global Times has invited scholars from both China and the US to explore the issue. This is the third article of the series.
The conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have not distracted Washington from flexing its military muscles in the Asia-Pacific. Through one drill after another, the US is coercing regional countries into taking its side, further intensifying regional conflicts and transforming the Asia-Pacific into a more dangerous place.
Cotton and Pelosi have both fueled deep-seated racial and ideological prejudice and hostility towards China and its people. They have learned nothing from the past; they have shown nothing but contempt for the present; and they have offered nothing but fear for the future.
No game-changing aid package is expected to be announced during the upcoming US-German Summit, even though some symbolic pledges can't be ruled out for the sake of upholding Western morale and reinforcing perceptions of trans-Atlantic unity in this conflict.
The US has struggled with a congenital defect – its addiction to wars. The cackle of American think tanks and corporate media are clamoring for a delusional hot war against China. The narrative against China can only be described as psychological projection.
The US military is fundamentally unwelcome in the Middle East, and if the US government truly “does not seek conflict” as it claims, it should withdraw its troops from the Middle East.
It is in the common interest of the region and the EU to maintain and promote peace, security, stability, safety, and freedom of navigation in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS.
Even if some still view China's rise as a threat of the “dragon,” they must also enter into a new global situation of coexistence with China whether they like it or not.
If Attal's visit to Berlin can truly put aside the long history of competition between France and Germany, amplify the cooperation between the two, and come up with practical solutions to the current crises, it is believed that the “Franco-German axis” can still move forward on the bumpy ride of coopetition.
The Filipino nation is in need of the economic recovery through China's trade and imports, as well as assistance for the development of the infrastructure program “Build, Build, Build.” The country does not need more US military bases.
The Texas border crisis manifested the institutional decay and governance decline in the US, highlighting the "America against America" dynamics in a dramatic way.
India should prioritize peace, stability and development, and adopt a neighborly approach toward other countries, considering them as partners and potential friends rather than harboring unwarranted suspicions.
The primary driving force behind the US' decline and potential civil war is the internal civilizational conflict, which encompasses political correctness, worldviews, values, lifestyles and cultural perspectives.
China's dramatic breakthrough in new green technologies is offering hope not just to China, but to the whole world, because China will increasingly be able to supply both the developed and developing world with the green technology needed to meet their global targets.
China should not only have the wisdom and patience to maintain security and stability in the region, but also have the capacity to defend its own rights and respond to all kinds of provocative behaviors with new approaches, with the courage to unsheathe the sword when necessary.
Any attempts to bully Maldives into Delhi's will run against India's pledge of Neighborhood First.
Not only are US ambitions unacceptable, but they are also unrealistic, including the US Air Force's plans to reorganize its forces in preparation for a potential war with China.
Adopting a passive-defensive attitude in higher education cooperation with China is a mistake.
While China has already solved the problems of being bullied and starved, now it needs to solve the problem of being scolded.
Over the years, the “America skepticism” has been fermenting in Taiwan, which is closely related to China-US relations and the situation in the Taiwan Straits, and has manifested in the following forms.
What the EU is doing is growing its geopolitical reach into the Indo-Pacific.
The involvement of the US in the South China Sea using the Philippines is complicating the peaceful settlement of disputes.
From Russia's point of view, what is happening in the Gaza Strip is a huge tragedy. The reason for this is the paralysis of international efforts to solve the Palestine-Israel conflict. This paralysis is the result of the actions of the US and, to a lesser extent, European countries, for whom violent conflicts around the world are part of a great diplomatic game.
Recently, an "India Out" campaign has been heating up in Bangladesh. On social media, the "India Out" campaign mainly calls on Bangladeshis to boycott Indian products and oppose India's interference in Bangladesh's internal affairs, similar to the "India Out" campaign in the Maldives. Together, these two campaigns express the strong antipathy India's neighbors feel toward India. Meanwhile, the news of a possible visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to China also drew Indian attention.
Now, one year on, we need to learn three lessons from the "balloon" incident on how to build the right way for China and the US to get along with each other in the new era and avoid a recurrence of such incidents.
It would be misleading to call NATO's ongoing exercise simply a war game because that evokes scenes of people in costume reenacting historic battles or modern armies charging about, field-testing their tactics and equipment.
Being taken away by the police at the airport, put into a dark room, held and interrogated for hours, and then sent back to the home country... These events sound like something that would only appear in a James Bond movie. However, this same spy movie horror is happening to Chinese students entering the US over and over again.
The current situation in the primary stage of the 2024 US presidential election indicates an increasing possibility of a rematch between former president Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party, and the incumbent Democratic President Joe Biden. As the oldest president in US history, Biden is 81 years old, while Trump, who swore to "take back" the country, is 77 years old.
In January 2021, Britain offered British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders in Hong Kong the right of citizenship in the UK. When reflecting on the actions of the UK government over the past three years, it is difficult not to question whether the BNO visa scheme is a genuine promise or a deceptive scam.
China must further improve its economy and continuously expand its market size. This is the fundamental tool for us to counter the anti-China policies and actions of the US. In the long run, our market expansion must be faster than that of the US. This will be most detrimental to the radical political elites in the US. Strong development and market expansion speed will be the decisive factors in the comprehensive competition between China and the US.
The US and UK "must be held accountable for the conduct and what is happening within Gaza," said Wikus van Rensburg (Rensburg), a South African attorney leading a group of nearly 50 lawyers in a class-action lawsuit against the two countries for their complicity in Israel's actions in Gaza. In an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen on her I-Talk show, Rensburg talked about his plan. Despite the challenges ahead, he remains positive.
Currently, many people in the US believe that the Chinese economy is in decline and will continue to decline indefinitely.
Some Western media outlets have been raising the old debate lately about the US' "strategic ambiguity" on the Taiwan question, believing it was reawakened by the election of Lai Ching-te as Taiwan's regional leader.
When more than 100 countries and international organizations have reiterated their support for the one-China principle and strongly opposed "Taiwan independence" right after the regional election on the island, the US had better think twice about what it will bring to itself and to China-US relations by changing the status quo across the Taiwan Straits.
Recently, the US asked China to "help" maintain the flow of Red Sea shipping. The US is currently in a state of conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen. The cause of the conflict is a failure of the US to push for a ceasefire and peace negotiations in Israel, which has caused regional tensions and instability. The US and UK, in turn, have responded with a bombing campaign in Yemen. However, according to US officials, it is China who should apparently be making the peace.
Despite the recent easing of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines once again provoked China by airdropping supplies to its illegally grounded warship on Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) and sensationalizing the trespass of Philippine fishermen on Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island).
Australia has changed its military posture from defending our mainland and smaller South Pacific neighbors to a forward thrust into north Asia to help the US strike China at close range in the event of war. I think this change in mentality and posture is provocative, dangerous, and unnecessary.
The transition to and maintenance of a multipolar world will be challenging, not just for India and France, but for everyone from China to Saudi Arabia, Moscow to Lisbon, and Africa to Latin America. Everyone must work together to create a stable, win-win architecture for the coming multipolar world. Is that the crux of the discussions between President Macron and Prime Minister Modi?
The US has shown a biased approach to dealing with the Palestine-Israel conflict, and its failure to address the symptoms of the Red Sea crisis led to the current stalemate in the region. Against this backdrop, it wants to prove its leadership to the world, but it can lead nobody through the way it presents now.
France, the EU, and China share a common vision: a multipolar world where major powers cooperate with common rules to regulate competition, limit rivalries, and promote partnerships.
One recent development symbolizes the ebb of Western hegemony, involving one of the most visible aspects of modern US and European imperialism, the presence of Western troops occupying nations around the globe.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is reportedly set to sign an agreement on maritime cooperation with Vietnam during his visit to the country, a move that has been seen as building a “united front” against China over the South China Sea issue. However, analysts noted that any attempt to exclude China and form small cliques to deal with the South China Sea issue will only make the problem more complex.
China has taken active measures to safeguard the rights of specific groups such as ethnic minorities, women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities, to protect them any kind of discrimination, and ensure they are looked after and their needs are met.
In years to come, the continent will present both some of the most dangerous challenges and many of the most spectacular opportunities for those willing to engage with Africa.
The US, with its notorious track record and blatant wrongdoings in human rights, should stop acting like a thief crying "stop thief!" Going against the global trend will only make the country an international laughingstock.
We strongly urge the Human Rights Council to remember the original intention and mission of establishing the universal periodic review mechanism, eliminate confusing noises, and prevent lies and false accusations from impacting the Council's consideration of significant human rights issues with genuine practical significance.
The US is becoming, as The Economist claimed, the "disunited states of America."
When pro-independence forces tie Taiwan's fate tightly to the US war machine, Taiwan's economic development choices are already severely limited. It is hoped that more Taiwan people will see the prospects for their island from the truths spoken by Trump.
Thanks to China's continuous pursuit of openness, European companies have thrived in China over the years and continue to do so.
China could be a rival, could be a competitor, but ''enemy'' is not the correct word to describe China.
Lincoln said a house divided against itself, cannot stand. His determination to keep the US united led to a war. Yet it is agreed by most that this was a necessary and proper event. Don't other countries have the right to defend their own "union"?
That's what the icebreaking spirit is – creating a better opportunity for peaceful coexistence so that people can grow and develop together.
The Israel-Palestine conflict, the Red Sea crisis and the recent cross-border military operations by various regional countries all indicate the spill-over effects of conflicts in the Middle East.
Recently, an editorial in The Hill came close to begging US leaders to again use its athletic, creative and similar communities to spread a kind of gospel that the US is a place of virtue and its values should be endorsed across the globe. Why would any international audience accept such a message right now?
Many people compare BRICS to NATO, which is incorrect. This organization has no headquarters, has nothing to do with military arrangements, and deals mainly with economic issues. BRICS unites the efforts of countries seeking to overcome Western imperialist economic hegemony on the path of strengthening economic integration and developing economic activities.
Whether enacted into law or not, these texts indicate the non-peace confrontational world views, self-image and demonization drives of the US foreign policy establishment.
Recently, we have welcomed the year 2024, crossing the threshold of a new life cycle. The first month of a new year is always a time of meetings of the closest friends, a time of new hopes and accomplishments. It is profoundly symbolic that I will make my first visit this year to the Celestial Empire at the invitation of the distinguished President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping.
As China's recovery gets stronger and stronger over the course of this year, which is the expectation from two-thirds of our chief economists, there will be a big opportunity to provide a boost to the rest of the world.
On Monday, Britain's Defense Secretary Grant Shapps gave an intemperate speech in London about the UK's current defense posture. His first public pronouncement since he took up his post purported to provide an overview of the needs of the country's armed forces, how they can protect the nation's interests and prosecute Britain's foreign policy objectives and how the government will achieve this.
In 2024, China and Turkmenistan will take the high-quality construction of the BRI as the central theme, comprehensively promote the alignment of their development strategies, further deepen cooperation in various fields, and continuously enrich the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership.
There are so many steps it could take: stating unequivocally its opposition to “Taiwan independence,” freezing its arms sales to Taiwan, and expressing support for China's peaceful reunification.
The hospital scandal has added another layer to the partisan Republican-Democrat feuding that affects every aspect of Washington. Congress was already trying to hammer out a compromise spending bill to avoid a shutdown in a few days.
The economy is indeed crucial, as everything in the country begins with it. It is key to improving people's livelihoods, promoting social equity, strengthening the ability to safeguard national security and expanding China's international influence, since they all need to be achieved based on the simultaneous increase of the scale and quality of the economy.
I'm a big believer in the future of the China-US relationship, and even now, despite the challenges, it's going to change. Everyone always talks about the differences between the US and China. But in fact, the similarities are far more interesting and far more comprehensive than people understand.
As long as Taiwan insists on independence politics, its international isolation ultimately will only increase and the outcome will not differ.
Such a situation has been particularly prominent since the current Congress began its work. Many lawmakers have used radical words and actions to seek attention. They have been eager to attack their opponents, neglecting the concerns of their constituents and US society.
The China-US relationship has gone through three phases. It's at a more positive phase than it's been in the past, there's much more appreciation and there are many win-wins to be had.
Nor does it represent a victory of "democracy over authoritarianism." It is more likely that Lai, this "dangerous friend” of the US, will jeopardize peace in the Taiwan Straits.
This vitality is manifested in the great leaps China has made in developing innovations in various fields such as hypersonics, underwater drones, finance, artificial intelligence, space technologies and biotechnology.
Let us all hope that reason will prevail and that even universities such as UNC will allow their students to participate in this and other types of related education exchanges and cooperative projects between the two countries.
Despite the current structural conflicts and the difficulty in resolving them, as well as the long-term strategic competition, academic exchanges between universities and scientific research institutes remain a vital pillar in stabilizing bilateral relations.
As the global systemic transition to multipolarity rolls on, which is expected to be boosted in no small part by Russia's BRICS chairmanship this year, international inequality will be further reduced with all that entails for restoring balance to relations between the Global South and the West.
Chinese modernization is a high-standard definition of modernization that not only has milestone significance for China's development but also provides a strong impetus for global modernization and offers a new choice for countries and peoples in the world that hope to accelerate development while maintaining their independence.
Future forecasts of international relations should particularly consider the increasing trend of populism, especially in Western countries that proclaim liberalism.
In keeping with tradition, China's FM Wang Yi is traveling to Africa, marking the 34th consecutive year in which a Chinese FM has visited Africa as their first overseas trip at the beginning of the year. There is no doubt that this year will open another remarkable chapter in history, between China and Africa.
Britain's intelligence services have clearly identified China as a target for their operations. Is one aspect of that to cast suspicion on people simply because of their Chinese background or with personal connections to China, or with a special interest in China? Why is there so much smoke without any fire, so many accusations without substantiation?
Moscow calls for negotiations, but the fundamental objectives of its special military operation are unwavering.
The past year 2023 was a busy one for China in terms of its interactions with the rest of the world. Its foreign relations always have a profound impact on its economy, strategy and people's livelihoods.
The label of the "China threat" is itself an effort by the US to undermine China and sustain US dominance in the world. Joseph Solis-Mullen (Solis-Mullen), a political scientist and economist at the Libertarian Institute, recently published a book titled The Fake China Threat and Its Very Real Danger to debunk the myth of this fabricated theory.
The 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US was commemorated with a gesture that recalled an era of unexpected thawing in China-US relations: the exchange of table tennis teams between the University of Virginia and Peking University.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is on his five-day state visit to China. From the Chinese perspective, we want to deal with countries like Maldives with full respect and treat them as an equal partner no matter their size.
On January 7, the 12th National Parliament elections in Bangladesh came to a peaceful end. As expected, the Awami League, led by the incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, achieved an overwhelming victory. This will give Prime Minister Hasina a fourth straight term.
How China-India relations will evolve in 2024 has been closely watched by observers from both sides. As India's general election approaches in 2024, what changes may be brought about in China-India relations? How should we understand the subtle and volatile attitude of the US toward India?
Looking back at 2023, the world was not at peace and Europe also faced challenge after challenge. Entering into the new year, stability is much needed for Europe as it may have even more problems to deal with.
There is a revolution brewing across the Global South. From Asia to Africa and Latin America, developing countries are creating a new geopolitical paradigm based on partnership, peace and progress.
In 2023, the world witnessed significant changes and turbulence. As we have entered 2024, we conducted in-depth interviews with leading strategists from various countries and regions to gather their perspectives on the prominent global issues of 2023 and China's role in addressing them as well as their expectations for China in 2024.
The first contemporary serialized comic on the subject of national security went online on Sunday. The mysterious actions of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) have recently been partially unveiled through blockbuster articles and novel cartoons, generating significant public interest.
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu will begin his five-day state visit to China on Monday.
As the election of regional leader in the island of Taiwan approaches, the subject of reunification has inevitably been treated as a political taboo by both parties.
America is divided. America is violent. The divisions among us Americans are clear and dangerous. American elites work hard to make the rest of us believe that we have different interests sufficient to hate one another.
Facts prove that Jimmy Lai's actions that endangered national security were what led him to detention and prosecution. Hence, Jimmy Lai's case has had nothing to do with press freedom.
China will continue to play a very important role in the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations. That means China will have a lot of things to do to promote peace and stability. And this visa-free policy between China and Thailand starting in March this year will be a good start for 2024.
Under the framework of the BRI, Chinese enterprises have implemented a series of major projects in Kyrgyzstan.
Is China really that terrifying? Washington repeatedly emphasizes the need to win in competition with China. No one knows what Washington's ultimate goal of victory is; not even American politicians can explain it clearly.
Some are wondering what happened to Japan and South Korea. Japan once created the "myth of security" in Asia, while South Korea is striving to become a global hub in terms of democratic values. Why has political violence become a common occurrence in two of the most developed economies in Asia?
As we have entered into 2024, we conducted in-depth interviews with leading strategists from various countries and regions to gather their perspectives on the prominent global issues of 2023 and China's role in addressing them as well as their expectations for China in 2024.
I recently visited India twice, marking my first visit in four years. During the trips, I found that India's domestic and foreign situation have changed tremendously compared to four years ago. India has achieved outstanding results in economic development and social governance, and its great power strategy has moved from dream to reality. However, potential risks and crises have also begun to unfold.
As the Palestine-Israel conflict drags on, in a clear pro-Israel move, the US has formed the Red Sea task force to beef up security in the critical global shipping lane, and Houthi forces in Yemen have vowed to keep up attacks on commercial shipping after the US announced the formation of the coalition. Last week, US helicopters sank three Houthi boats and killed those aboard in the Red Sea after coming under fire. Nonetheless, the White House said it is not seeking a wider conflict.
The people of Xinjiang have the final say over their human rights. Western anti-China forces use the so-called "human rights violations" as an excuse to accuse Xinjiang of "cultural genocide" and "ethnic genocide," hoping to undermine the unity of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang, but this is wishful thinking. I believe that in Xinjiang, there will be more multi-ethnic families like Mian's and Li's family who believe that "every ethnic group is Chinese."
The global challenges we face today impose an urgent need for a new paradigm of global governance beyond just optimizing the self-interests of nation-states. China's three global initiatives are its answers to the world that is now at the crossroad of history.
The Australian writer, Richard Hughes, was for several decades one of the best-known journalists based in Hong Kong. He died in 1984 after reporting from the Far East for most of his life. Hughes was also believed to be a British spy – working for MI6. It is understood that he was the model for leading characters in certain espionage novels written by Ian Fleming and John Le Carre.
Argentina's economy is in desperate need of economic revival, and the market needs investment. Not joining the BRICS will have an impact on Argentina's access to funds and technological investment. Milei's government wants to solve Argentina's economic crisis, but its diplomatic choices have made this task even more arduous.
The farce directed by Jimmy Lai and his masters is politically motivated and one hundred percent double standard. It is extremely shameless for the US and UK to take the moral high ground and criticize national security law for Hong Kong.
As world media outlets review the major events of the year, most of them ignored the Accra Reparation Conference held in Ghana under the theme "Building a United Front to Advance the Cause of Justice and the Payment of Reparations to Africans." This conference marked the first time that the African Union called on Western countries to reflect on their African slave trade and to compensate the Africans for the harm that was done.
In 2024, the two sides will step up the implementation of the outcomes of the China-Central Asia Summit and multiple bilateral cooperation documents signed in 2023 on digital economy, sub-national cooperation, infrastructure, and so on.
When talking about technological innovation, we should not always focus on Americans. Instead, we should return to the fundamental needs of the Chinese people.
Western countries will say, "We are sorry for the exploitation that took place during slavery." Then they will say that it was there, and it was not them.
Retaining Chinese enterprises, technologies and personnel is essential to preserving the lifeline of Made in China, which will enable us to strike back forcefully when India illegally treats Chinese enterprises and counter the impact of the US attempt to decouple from China.
China's attributes as a developing nation and its decades-long solidarity with the Global South are unquestionable. Thus, the cooperation between China and Global South countries is unlikely to be easily affected.
Modernization began in the West; however, after centuries of industrialization, the success rate of modernization for non-Western countries remains low. Given this background, Chinese modernization carries global significance.
Australians accept the world that is dominated and managed by the US, rather than coming to terms with our own region.
The Australian politician and diplomat, Herbert Vere Evatt, played a critical role in the founding of the United Nations, serving between 1948 and 1949 as President of the UN's General Assembly.
The 2024 Global Times Annual Conference, themed "Following the Path of Chinese Modernization, Coping with Changes Unseen in a Century" was held in Beijing on Saturday.
The era of socialism with Chinese characteristics provides a more comprehensive institutional guarantee, a stronger material basis, and a more active spiritual force toward national modernization.
Former Apple Daily owner Jimmy Lai is on trial under National Security Law (NSL) for Hong Kong for foreign collusion and subversion. Lai, a key figure in the riots which swept the city in 2019, actively cooperated with the highest levels of American officialdom to instigate unrest, destructive and devastation in the autonomous region.
It is time to celebrate what has been accomplished, and to reaffirm commitment to the tasks which lie ahead. Guided by the insights of Marxist theory and the deep historical experience of China's ancient civilization, and with the ongoing leadership of the CPC, the road ahead is one of hope.
We all need to promote peace rather than agitate for war in East Asia and the world at large. War should not be an option for East Asian countries.
Both China and Kazakhstan are at a critical stage of development and revitalization, and the China-Kazakhstan relationship has entered a new “golden thirty years”. The prospects for jointly building the BRI between China and Kazakhstan are promising.
After all, it is not a bad thing for everyone that the Red Sea is safe. The fundamental way to ensure peace and stability in the Red Sea is to achieve a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and truly promote the political settlement of the Palestine-Israel issue.
The values of white supremacy in the US are deeply rooted and form the bedrock of US policymaking led by those who have a say in Washington's China policy.
Reform and opening-up have ushered in great advancements, as the Chinese nation has achieved a tremendous transformation – it has stood up, grown rich and become strong.
In the past several days, clashes between some Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea have garnered a lot of attention. The Philippine vessels entered the area close to Ren'ai Jiao, over which China claimed sovereignty, to deliver "supplies" to the stranded BRP Sierra Madre. They were later driven away by the Chinese Coast Guard vessels. A large portion of these "supplies" consisted of building materials intended to reinforce the boat which was said to be on the verge of disintegration. The Philippines authorities headed by President Marcos Jr. have been very vocal in blaming China for this confrontation. They even have gained support from some other countries to advocate for the security and so-called sovereign rights of the Philippines.
If the EU blindly pursues "de-risking" and "reducing dependency" on China, it would be akin to shooting itself in the foot, inevitably paying the price for actions that go against economic laws, the Chinese envoy to the EU said in commenting on recent anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles in Europe.
Australia is located on the other side of the world. It has finally stepped out of the US' shadow to call for a ceasefire and could potentially act as a mediator in the conflict if needed. That opportunity will be lost if it has a military presence in the region. It is sensible for Australia to refuse US Red Sea warship request
People are beautiful, Chinese people are beautiful, American people are beautiful. We've got to stop power from driving wars. The people need peace.
The hatred of TikTok emanating from federal and state halls of power has nothing to do with privacy or any other issue politicians want to offer. It has everything to do with the fact – TikTok is owned by a Chinese entity. American politicians are simply doing what they know how to do: Validate being tough on China by criticizing a popular app.
Now is the most difficult time for external forces to infiltrate and disrupt China. The continuous consolidation of consensus in Chinese society has created favorable conditions for bold reforms and high-quality opening-up.
Development is inevitably and necessarily the top priority of the CPC in ruling and developing the country. It is the prerequisite and material foundation for sustainably improving people's livelihood, advancing social development, enhancing cultural-ethical advancement, and realizing the strategic goal of modernization. We should never give up taking economic development as the central task.
The Supreme Court of India's ruling will have a negative impact on the regional situation. While resolutely defending its rights and interests, China adheres to its basic position of resolving disputes through dialogue and strives to play a positive and constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
China's reform and opening-up has taken a path of self-innovation in its system, revealing that no modern system can exist forever. Systems must constantly renew themselves and emphasize mutual learning in order to maintain vitality, adapting to changes in the world and national conditions.
China has been very careful to avoid becoming entangled in the quarrels of countries in the Middle East. That's been a wise policy. The US should be looking to China for help.
Reform and opening-up created the miracle of China's rapid economic growth. China has always adhered to this key. Chinese President Xi Jinping once described the reform and opening-up as "a great reawakening" of the CPC.
The diplomatic snub is indicative of a significant shift in US-India relations, and iIf the honeymoon turns into a nightmare, I hope India will seek rapprochement with China, a neighboring ancient civilization. Ironically, the US might end up as the Western empire that made significant contributions to the rise of the Asian century.
The US – by far the world's largest military spender, interventionist, warrior, occupier, global base-builder with the most militarized foreign policy – is in a class of its own. In losing wars too.
During the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai, Japan was once again "honored" - the Climate Action Network, an environmental protection NGO, presented the country with the "FOSSIL" Prize, a satirical award based on the country's negative attitude toward climate change mitigation. It was the eighth time Japan had been given the prize. Embarrassing but well-deserved.
Currently, the Philippines continues to provoke China on the South China Sea issue, with the shadow of the US behind it.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council to unveil rules on human organ donation and transplantation, media reported on Thursday, with Chinese experts noting that the country's organ donations will be more transparent under the regulation, which reflects great determination in China's organ donation reform.
The uniqueness of China-Vietnam relations far exceeds the scope of major power geopolitical competition. If President Xi's visit is viewed from the biased perspective of great power rivalry and competition for influence, this view not only underestimates the close ties between China and Vietnam but also Vietnam's proactive ability to safeguard its own interests.
The induction of immigrants into the US military may temporarily delay America's many multiplying problems, but it will not make the pursuit of empire any more sustainable in the long run.
The wisest stand for Argentina, in terms of foreign policy positioning, is not to take sides in the China-US competition.
Those who are concerned about Vietnam becoming a pawn in US strategy do not fully understand Vietnam's independent foreign policy or the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and China.
This week, the government in London embarrassingly showed an old colonial mind-set with regard to its attitude toward China.
In a worldwide context, Foshan's challenges reflect the fierce global competition for talent during the changing trends of globalization.
Amid the current adverse situation, the EU's attempt to seek a breakthrough and turnaround through another “big bang expansion” is undoubtedly a big gamble.
The new DC Election is completing the final step in implementing the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong,” and it's also a new starting point for the DC to serve the public and win more hearts by rolling out concrete measures to tackle long-standing social issues.
China has demonstrated an understanding of Africa's values and just as important, what Africa needs to become a fast-moving, fast-growing developing continent.
The veto of the US and the provision of armaments to Israel at this critical moment are undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire during the Palestine-Israel conflict.