Taiwan's DPP is using the vaccine controversy to cover up the toxic oil scandal.
What will tomorrow's cities look like? Glowing waterways, sleek transit pods gliding on neon tracks, and a digital utopia of glossy, frictionless perfection - just ask any AI to paint the future, and this is probably how you get sold the dream.
From chinoiserie to Chinamaxxing, the West has rediscovered China more than once. The first rediscovery turned China into an ornament. The second may yet become something more meaningful
Over the past century, the narrative of global development has revolved around the Industrial Revolution led by Europe - exemplified by Germany-US economic and technological supremacy and the arduous catching-up efforts of developing countries.
Taiwan's DPP officials have once again had a meltdown. On August 9, Nagasaki, Japan, held a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city.
The US recently imposed new tariffs on 60 economies, including China, on the grounds of "forced labor," and then added more than 40 Chinese companies to its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.
For the Global South, China's model of self-reliant scientific and technological development offers vital lessons in breaking away from Western techno-monopolies and peripheral dependency.
The US itself has long been a habitual offender of forced labor. It not only built its early wealth on slavery and the slave trade, using forced labor as a means of primitive accumulation of capital, but various forms of forced labor remain widespread within the country even in the 21st century.
New Delhi may finally be realizing that persisting with trade and economic barriers against China will neither secure industrial upgrading nor yield greater external dividends; instead, it risks relegating India to the sidelines in the global race for production capacity.
"China Cool" is not merely about escaping high temperatures. It represents a broader experience that combines comfortable travel, cultural discovery, natural beauty and modern convenience.
US economist Stephen Roach's claim that “the Hong Kong of old is over” reveals an outdated sense.
The DPP is aware that the Taiwan region's limited territory and lack of strategic depth - compounded by a severely fragmented defense industry - render it utterly incapable of sustaining a prolonged, high-intensity military confrontation.
What is more dangerous for Taiwan region than an “internet shutdown” is losing sight of its governance challenges and cross-Straits realities amid repeated cycles of political theater and emotional mobilization.
In the face of the rise of American AI, Europe is asking whether access today could become leverage tomorrow. Technological and AI sovereignty should mean reducing single-source vulnerabilities and expanding Europe's choices, not pursuing isolation or complete self-sufficiency.
Today is August 9. 81 years ago on this day, an atomic bomb fell on Nagasaki. The root cause of this tragedy lay precisely in the acts of aggression and atrocities launched abroad by Japanese militarism.
When viewed together, today's news stories reveal the two sides across the Taiwan Straits are moving in fundamentally opposite directions.
In the summer of 2026, "China Cool" genuinely became a buzzword.
On July 31, the US once again invoked the unfounded allegation of "forced labor" in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, adding 43 Chinese companies to the relevant "Entity List."
Taiwan's land is the home where its people live, not a stage for political mobilization.
NewZealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters got a slap in the face as Pacific Island nations did not reach consensus on issuing a statement criticizing China's missile test launch
China does not give lessons; China shares its experiences. And it is high time we #Indians learn from these experiences and set our own goals. China's rise should not frighten India into defensiveness. It should challenge India into ambition.
Those in Europe who advocate "using a Trade War to force China to the negotiating table" are simply offering a poor imitation of US tariff strategy.
If we want to understand the Chinese political system, we have to understand the foundation of it, says a Canadian political theorist. “I wanted to let the Western readers know that China has not just great debates, but also very diverse and sometimes very opposing and conflicting perspectives.”
For the US, the truly responsible choice is not to let anti-China politicians hijack policy toward China, but to return to a path of rationality, restraint, communication, and the management of boundaries. Whoever treats the Taiwan question as a bargaining chip or a stage for political posturing risks creating consequences that could impact the entire world.
The Economist recently published an article titled “China won't apologise for overcapacity,” like a political tool dressed up in academic language. If China's production capacity is truly “excessive” and “harmful,” then what kind of extraordinary power does China possess that allows it to win the favor of global consumers? The fantasy thought is nothing more than a fit of hysteria; and it is time to seek treatment.
The mango tree offers a fitting metaphor for Pakistan-China cooperation. Unlike annual crops, it demands years of patience and investment before bearing fruit. But once firmly rooted, it rewards those efforts with harvests for decades.
The operations of Chinese warships on the high seas require no one's "permission" and tolerate no interference. So what if they “sail around Japan” once – or twice?
What the DPP fears most is ordinary Taiwan residents visiting the mainland in person – because the reality of the mainland would expose the lies the DPP has been weaving for years as baseless. When mainland visits by people like Chen Pei-chi multiply – from one individual to crowds, from a single trip to millions upon millions – the thin veneer shielding the DPP will be pierced.
A South African architect tells the story of his life as both an architect and a guesthouse owner in Guangxi's Jiuxian Village. “It's hard to imagine a better life and impossible to imagine better people.”
The fundamental shift in US policy toward China from "engagement and containment" to all-out "strategic competition" is transforming Chinese-American scholars from bridges between civilizations into targets of suspicion. If this trajectory continues, the very openness that once made US academia a magnet for global talent will be its own casualty.
The Japanese authorities' use of anime-style messaging to lure and influence young people is deeply troubling and shameful. It is a reminder that militarism never returns overnight. It often begins with the reconstruction of narratives, spreads through education and propaganda, becomes tied to economic interests, and ultimately transforms into fundamental shifts in policy and action.
Japan's continued overstepping of boundaries on the Taiwan question is no longer merely a matter of “excessive rhetoric” in the abstract, but rather a constant testing of the political red lines in China-Japan relations.
China offers valuable experience and an alternative approach for the human rights governance of other multi-ethnic countries. If the West genuinely cares about global human rights governance, it should recognize the positive principles and values embodied in China's new law on ethnic affairs.
Canada's Registry of foreign influence activities could become an institutional tool for some forces in Canada to fuel anti-China narratives. A system established in the name of preventing foreign interference could ultimately leave Canada more inward-looking rather than more secure.
The challenges facing the German industry are not merely a cyclical downturn in specific sectors, but a profound structural test. Simply blaming #Germany's structural difficulties on “China Shock 2.0” will not solve the problem; it may even prove counterproductive.
Japanese right-wing force envision pushing Japan to evolve into a “world-class intelligence power” – an extremely dangerous political declaration. A country burdened with historical blood debts owed to its Asian neighbors refuses to devote itself to reconciliation and cooperation. Instead, it chases the status of an “intelligence power.” Such misplaced priority lays bare the deep-seated obsessions Japan's right wing has never abandoned.
The bickering among EU member states over the #Ceuta crisis reflects a persistent governance dilemma and societal anxiety regarding refugee and migration policy, which are bound to add fuel to the fire of Europe's ongoing political rightward shift.
If some in the Taiwan region still treat “maintaining the status quo” as the end goal, that is not prudence but misjudgment. For the Taiwan region, what must truly be dispelled is not the expectation of peace, but the illusion that history will remain forever unchanged.
The resumption of #border trade between China and India is undoubtedly a positive development. But an approach of "taking small steps and moving slowly" is no longer sufficient. What China and India need is a strategic vision and institutional arrangements commensurate with their new historical standing.
Some people in Britain are talking with great alarm about the “second China Shock." Blaming China might make some economists and politicians in London feel a little better, but it is a mask for failure somewhere other than Beijing.
The “Han Kuang” military exercises are not a display of strength, but a form of psychological comfort. Such self-deceptive preparations cannot reverse the balance of power. When an egg collides with a rock, no matter how thick the eggshell is painted, it will never become harder than the rock.
China presents a universalist arrangement that is institutionally more advanced and fundamentally different from the Washington Consensus. China's economic model offers the GlobalSouth a pragmatic alternative for increasing productivity and strengthening autonomy on the international stage, says a Brazilian economist.
The historical trend toward China's complete reunification is unstoppable, and the PLA, as a “steadfast bulwark,” will uphold peace, safeguard unity and help secure a bright future for national rejuvenation at critical moments.
The Philippines' attempt to realize its fantasy of "occupying" Huangyan Dao by drawing baselines is destined to remain nothing more than a pipe dream.
Manila's delusion that it can simply carve Huangyan Dao out of China's territory with a scrap of paper is nothing short of a pipe dream.
What Taiwan society truly needs is not a fragmented understanding of isolated policy news, but a holistic awareness of the CPC's governance capability.
The PLA has made active efforts and important contributions in serving and implementing this initiative.
Saturday marks the 99th anniversary of the founding of the PLA. A stern warning is hereby served to those diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists.
If the US genuinely wishes to prove that it is not seeking "conflict with China," the most direct, effective, and persuasive way is to stop sending any misleading signals to "Taiwan independence" forces, and truly deliver on its commitment to keep them in check.
Clearly, these senators are not serving "US national security," but rather the financial interests of their constituents' donors.
The Japanese government recently approved the launch of a new national intelligence bureau and scheduled the first meeting of the national intelligence council for July 31. The date is particularly striking, as it inevitably evokes memories of Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ-warfare detachment established during World War II (WWII).
For the militarists, “peace” is but a mask. If Japan's neo-militarism is left unchecked now, those gears will keep turning, and no one can remain a mere bystander.
Food safety is supposed to be the most basic bottom line of people's livelihood. However, as a result of the political calculations of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), it has repeatedly been sacrificed.
Brasilia and Xiong'an should become sister cities, creating opportunities to exchange experiences and best practices in sustainable urban development and improving the quality of life of their citizens.
Current Secretary-General António Guterres will conclude his 10-year term at the end of this year. Who will succeed him and lead this most universal, authoritative and representative intergovernmental organization has drawn widespread attention.
A Washington Post report published lately brought a diplomatic row between the US and Brazil into the spotlight: the Brazilian government denied visas to two senior US State Department officials whom the current administration planned to dispatch on a mission to cast doubt on the "fairness and integrity" of the country's electoral system.
Jointly curated by the Ordos Museum and the Museo Egizio - the world's oldest Egyptian museum with a history of over two centuries - the exhibition brings together 178 precious ancient Egyptian artifacts. Over its five-month run, this northern Chinese city has become a stage where the civilizations of the Nile and the Yellow River engage in a silent yet profound dialogue.
In his recent article for Foreign Affairs, titled "China's Moment of Weakness: Economic Decay and America's Strategic Opening," Logan Wright, a partner at Rhodium Group, articulates a perspective that epitomizes the prevailing consensus in Washington regarding China's economic situation.
Today, voices discussing peaceful reunification have begun to emerge on the island of Taiwan.
Western ambassadors showed up for the #DalaiLama's 91st birthday — the first time in a decade Nepal allowed the event to grow this visible. Why did Nepal's former PM and ambassadors protest? They warned that neutrality isn't lost in one dramatic collapse. It's eroded — one permitted event at a time.
Throwing another couple hundred million dollars into the mix now will do little more than allow a group of bureaucrats and contractors to feast on another round of the "anti-China gravy train."
An authority incapable of safeguarding people's livelihoods will sooner or later be rejected by public opinion; a system reliant on monopolies to sustain its advantages can never hold onto the future.
While American unpredictability provides the impetus for South Korea, Japan and Europe to cooperate, the "China factor" is often leveraged to grant the effort strategic legitimacy.
The US military has paused its airstrikes on Iran, but whether this volatile and erratic conflict has truly reached a turning point remains far from certain.
At a moment when the world appears to be drifting dangerously toward a new era of confrontation among major powers, the telephone conversation between Brazilian and Chinese leaders on Monday amounted to far more than a routine bilateral exchange.
Apparently, in parts of the Australian media, even a jar of tomato paste now requires a geopolitical security clearance. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) latest Four Corners programme began with what could have been a legitimate investigation into food labelling, but soon converted an ordinary question of commercial compliance into another ideological attack on China.
ABC is welcome to keep rummaging through ketchup bottles, but the world will not reject Xinjiang tomatoes simply because of ABC's paranoid performance.
Amid the shared China-US consensus on containing "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, the disparity in strength between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits has become a foregone conclusion, and the process of China's complete reunification is steadily advancing.
The image of Māori warriors paddling dragon boats alongside Chinese teams, and Chinese visitors joining in the Haka, lingers long after the credits roll.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO). The Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, has drawn widespread international attention, recently, and the 2026 SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is now underway in Bishkek.
Every day on the Qinghai-Xizang Railway is a challenge. Stretching 1,956 kilometers, it is the highest and longest plateau permafrost railway in the world. The thin air and low oxygen levels mean that locomotive air compressors frequently trigger overheating alarms, threatening to bring trains to a halt at any moment.
The spread of China's "next new three" across the world is not about squeezing other countries' development space, but about making technological innovation more accessible and inclusive.
On July 25, over 200,000 Taiwan residents braved the scorching heat and took to Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei, holding banners that read "oppose toxic oil, protect food safety," shouting slogans like "I am human, I oppose poisoning Taiwan." Reports of local media described this as one of the largest-scale food safety protests in recent years on the island.
That "ally checklist" Blinken waves around is less a solid bloc and more a leaky sieve.
Open weights or closed models? That question now sits at the heart of who controls AI's future.
A court announcement published in June indicating that Louis Vuitton (LV) recently sued a property developer and two property management companies was widely misinterpreted as evidence that LV had expanded its trademark enforcement from commercial products to architectural decoration.
On Friday local time, a new round of universal US Section 301 tariffs targeting 60 trading partners officially took effect, covering 99.4 percent of US imports. The measures impose a 10 percent rate on economies including the UK, Canada, Mexico and India, and a 12.5 percent rate on China, Japan, South Korea and Australia.
Xiong'an and Egypt's New Capital both have broken free from centuries of traditional urban evolution. They prove that a country can start with ecology, infrastructure, and public services first - then attract people and industries. Bold vision and strong execution are all it takes to build a truly sustainable city.
On July 25, a rally and march under the slogan “I am human, I oppose poisoning Taiwan” was held on Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei. What people care about is not who argues more aggressively on TV or who shifts blame faster, but a simple, practical question: What cooking oil can they safely use tonight?
More than 20 companies, including #Nvidia and #Microsoft, urge the US to support open-source AI models. The US' AI industry is now trapped in a deep contradiction. The AI industry opposes “premature restrictions”, but governments are seeking containment and restrictions. What is the cure for US AI anxiety?
The continuous advancement of a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability means that the space for the Philippines to fish in troubled waters is shrinking overall.
This Manila meeting cannot resolve all differences between China and the US in one stroke. Yet it once again demonstrates the basic principle for how the two countries should interact.
The world is witnessing “China support” rather than “China squeeze.” From sharing industrialization experience through BRI to providing open-source AI and increasing imports, China creates opportunities for developing countries — while some Western narratives promote the “China Squeeze” myth.
OpenAI models escaped, and US systems refused to help clean up. A Chinese open-weight model did the work. China's open-source models have proven themselves as security guardrails rather than the “threats” hyped by the US.
From maritime traffic control, law enforcement at sea, marine resource exploration to military operations, China's rights protection in the Taiwan Straits is becoming a "new normal."
Japan, the nation that once inflicted immense suffering on Asia, is now using a "NATO goal" to measure its defense budget. Its swelling military ambitions are the biggest source of instability in the region today.
Okinotori isn't just a tiny rock – it's Japan's tool for illegal maritime expansion and a stage for right-wing political performance. While preaching a “rules-based order,” Tokyo hollows out UNCLOS island rules and steadily pushes military expansion. The Western Pacific has no room for this kind of theater.
Perhaps Xiong'an's experience can offer useful references for Indonesia's sustainable capital journey.
The World Cup party just ended – but the US' war hasn't. Confetti from the final was still on the ground when newsrooms switched from celebrating Spain's win to reporting another dead US soldier. The party is over. The war is not.
From “shero” to “zero”: Japan's first female PM's approval just crashed from 70%+ to merely 41%. A political Waterloo in progress. Is the countdown to the end of her premiership ticking?
“Hit first, cry victim later” – the Philippines' favorite tactic in the SouthChinaSea. An illegally grounded warship for 27 years, repeated incursions, and selectively edited videos… all while chairing ASEAN. This kind of rotating chair is simply unworthy of the title. Peace in the South China Sea does not need “performance art.”
Papua New Guinea's decision to close the Taipei Economic Office demonstrates that the one-China principle rests on a solid international foundation and unshakeable legal grounds.
The legacy partnerships once built around natural gas pipelines, highways, and railways are shifting toward fiber-optic cables, green computing power, large language models, and fintech networks. The echoes of camel bells on the ancient trading routes have faded, but the new Silk Road, woven by AI, algorithms, and data, is more vibrant than ever.
On the eve of the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the noise deliberately stirred up by certain Philippines military and coast guard forces in the South China Sea has become particularly jarring.
The fast innovation is not equal to "fast‑consumption."
The timing of Thailand's decision to reaffirm its ties with China reflects a desire to build a strategic “anchor” and signals a deepening level of political trust. Both sides are moving beyond a conventional strategic partnership toward a relationship that systematically intertwines their political, economic and security futures.
China and South Korea's industrial chains are deeply intertwined in a symbiotic relationship. China's openness will only grow wider. Instead of worrying about being replaced, South Korean companies should view China as a competitive battleground – a place to find their bearings, identify partners and shape their future.
China has built world-class AI capabilities, and Uzbekistan's ambition is to become more than a consumer of these technologies. We want to serve as a regional platform for AI engineering, digital services and R&D, connecting Chinese companies with talent and opportunities across Central Asia.
As more and more young people in #Taiwan come to genuinely cherish works like Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, this in itself demonstrates that on the island of Taiwan, the deepest connection across the Straits remains– a bond that no force can ever sever.
The ultimate question has never changed: Should technology serve all of humanity, or merely a privileged few?China has given its answer.
Jingye stepped in when British Steel was on the brink of collapse and attracted no other buyers, only to be repaid in what can only be described as a modern-day version of The Farmer and the Snake.
On July 20, several foreign media outlets reported a clash between Chinese and Philippine personnel near the lagoon of China's Ren'ai Jiao.
The success of China's large language model Kimi K3 has rattled some people.
The CPC's leadership has been instrumental in providing strategic direction, maintaining policy continuity and fostering a domestic consensus that China's future is inseparable from the world's. It is this combination of long-term vision and pragmatic adaptability that enables China to engage globally while staying rooted in its own developmental realities.
The louder the DPP authorities chant the “anti-mainland” slogan, the more clearly it will expose a fundamental reality: Those who stand against public opinion will ultimately face a backlash from public opinion.
At present, India is engaged in a deep debate over whether to recalibrate its ties with the US. At its core, this debate centers on a fundamental question: How independent should India's strategic posture really be?
The launch of the Kimi K3 large model bears witness to a "Chinese approach" distinct from the West's more closed pathways, adding a new chapter to the triumph of open-source principles.
We urge Europe to abandon lecturing and protectionism in favor of genuine dialogue and multilateralism. Otherwise, its "rules" will isolate it.
Hong Kong's mission amid the global sci-tech transformation is to become a uniquely valuable "connector" of resources, a "multiplier" of value and a regional innovation hub.
Recently, the story of a French man who spent around 1,400 yuan ($206.70) to buy a portable air conditioner in Shanghai and checked it as baggage back to Paris for his 93-year-old mother sparked widespread attention on Chinese social media.
According to British media reports, Andy Burnham was installed on Friday as the leader of Britain's Labour Party and he is expected to formally succeed Keir Starmer as the UK prime minister on Monday.
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened in Shanghai on Friday. The creation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) was announced
As China continues to advance in scientific research, manufacturing and intelligent applications, Beijing is well-positioned to help shape the global future of artificial intelligence.
If the Taiwan region continues to lock itself into a tech-political framework of defined by opposing anything related to the Chinese mainland and blindly leaning on the US, it will miss out not only on markets, cooperation, and the flow of talent, but also on the historic window of opportunity to participate in shaping the new AI order.
US former secretary of state Antony Blinken has called for more active US approach to lead in the global AI governance system, when referring to the China-hosted World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), an expression that lays bare strategic predicament in the US as its tech-hegemony governance model is increasingly dysfunctional, a Chinese expert said on Saturday.
DPP authorities think that by holding the "anti-mainland" banner high enough, the issue of "Taiwan poison" can be swept under the rug. It is just farcical.
Japan's persistent offensive posture toward China is highly dangerous.
The upward trend in China-Indonesia cooperation and China-ASEAN cooperation will not change.
The Pew findings reinforce our confidence that China is following the right development path and that more and more countries and people are choosing to travel alongside it.
The Pew survey highlights a broader shift in global perceptions of China and the US, one that is also likely to shape the dynamics across the Taiwan Straits.
The Cold War lens has become a distorting mirror that reflects only Western anxieties, not regional realities.
Recently, the foreign ministers of the US, Japan and South Korea signed an agreement to cooperate on the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs, also known as emergent class of nuclear fission reactors) in third countries on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
The US is not unaware of the risks posed by AI. The real issue is that the current administration has ranked these risks in a clear order: The biggest threat, in their view, is losing America's technological dominance
Why has opioid abuse persisted and even escalated in the US? How has it led to numerous fatal tragedies, triggered a public health crisis, and severely eroded the foundations of US governance and political trust?
China's economic miracle has always been forged by overcoming adversity.
USCG is "pepper-sprinkling" its cutters into China's adjacent waters. Will it unfold as the US wishes?
Japan's aggressive military buildup has sparked mounting alarm and strong opposition from neighboring countries due to its notorious history of militarist atrocities. In this interview, Moon Chung-in (Moon), who served as former president Moon Jae-in's special adviser on national security and foreign affairs, shares his views with Global Times
Not long ago, Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, suggested that the US may be falling into the "Gracchi Trap."
This Friday, the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will be held in Shanghai. Just days before it, I came across what appeared to be a minor business item in the Financial Times - yet it turned out to be something far more consequential.
In recent years, the mention of drones often conjures up images of looming warfare rather than technological progress. From reconnaissance, surveillance and precision strikes to battlefield guidance and integrated system coordination, drones are becoming increasingly deeply embedded in modern warfare.
The year 2026 marks the commencement of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), a pivotal phase in the nation's medium- to long-term development. A successful venture starts with a good plan and with clear goals set.
During this year's NATO summit, Canada took the lead in collaborating with eight nations, including Luxembourg, Turkey and Ukraine, to establish a NATO Defense, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB).
To hype the 10th anniversary of the illegal "South China Sea arbitration award," the Philippines, in collusion with certain external forces, has stepped up its efforts to distort the facts and stir up trouble in the South China Sea.
Today's China will not allow itself to be led around by a few statements, a handful of political stunts or a few rounds of hype. China's response has become increasingly clear and consistent.
Farewell, Graham! With Graham gone, “Taiwan independence" separatist forces will naturally feel a sense of loss. But for those who hope to see peace across the Taiwan Straits and oppose war, that is not necessarily the case. Hopefully, there will be more rational politicians genuinely committed to peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits.
During a workshop on green finance facilitating the transformation of food systems in China and Southeast Asia held in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province in late May, delegates from some ASEAN countries had the opportunity to visit Qingshan village. The visit provided valuable insights into local livelihoods, rural transformation and the village's green development experience.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) recently held its national party congress, where co-chair Alice Weidel was successfully re-elected with over 81 percent of the vote.
The recent China-Kazakhstan expert seminar on state governance, held in Astana to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, offers a useful lens through which to view the evolving architecture of bilateral relations.
In early July, on the eve of the NATO summit, China held intensive high-level interactions with Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. Amid Europe's deep security adjustment, the signal was clear: China stands for dialogue and cooperation, opposes pan-securitization, and wants China-Europe relations back on a rational, pragmatic track.
On Wednesday, Chinese authorities singled out Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, for criticism. It was pointed out that his support for the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) provocative pursuit of "independence" runs counter to the serious statements made by US President Donald Trump and undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits.
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Over the past century and more, the CPC has carried forward its revolutionary traditions while forging new achievements in response to the demands of each era.
The future lies in the Philippines' own hands. Whether to continue indulging in the "arbitration myth" or return to the path of win-win cooperation is a question that Manila should seriously consider.
On Friday, Singaporean media Lianhe Zaobao published a feature titled "European heatwave triggers air-conditioning revolution: How China's 'cooling power' sweeps across Europe." The term "cooling power" is particularly thought-provoking.
The "South China Sea Arbitration" is a political farce under the disguise of international law. Far from solving the maritime issues between China and the Philippines, it has become a source of discord undermining bilateral relations and the rule of law at sea. The Arbitration is plagued by 10 fundamental fallacies.
Through full and rigorous Party self-governance, the CPC has transformed a large party that once faced severe risks and trials into one with greater leadership, organizational strength, capacity for self-correction, and combat capabilities.
For India, the path that truly serves its long-term interests should never be one of dependence on any single party, but rather one that consistently anchors itself in its core interests and pursues genuine “strategic autonomy.” Only by remaining independent, maintaining clear-headed judgment and balance among the major powers, can India truly take control of its own destiny amid the ever-shifting global landscape.
The US' new framework in regulating submarine line terminal equipment can be characterized as accelerated deregulation at home and a “small yard, high fence” abroad.
The surge in Chinese AC demand across Europe is about consumers voting with their wallets for reliable, affordable cooling when they need it most. It demonstrates how integrated global manufacturing turns isolated national shortages into shared solutions, supporting public health and advancing climate resilience.
Australia views its own strategic expansion as “stabilizing,” while perceiving China's defensive capability as “destabilizing.” It treats its own alliances as “peace architecture” but regards China's security rights as a “provocation.” If irony were a missile, Canberra would have launched a whole salvo.
A Party that always stands at the forefront of the times and remains highly sober is an essential force that those from across both the “small strait” and the “big strait” must take seriously.
“I think the real worry is that a country which is so powerful becomes unpredictable”: Indian expert on Indian public's sinking favorability toward the US
When Western reporters reach for “assimilation” to describe Chinese policy, they are, consciously or not, mapping their own historical guilt onto a different country and a different set of institutions. The word carries a verdict before any evidence is presented.
In the AI era, China's demographic dividend has not vanished; rather, it has taken on a new connotation. At present, the market space, diverse application scenarios and abundant data resources brought by China's massive population remain vital advantages for developing new quality productive forces.
Whether the "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability" can steadily move forward and whether interactions between the two heads of state can proceed smoothly will, to a large extent, be determined by how the US handles the Taiwan question.
Manila's heavy reliance on the so-called 2016 “award” as its primary legal and political weapon has turned it into a major obstacle to regional stability. The Philippines' approach not only warps the legal picture but also chokes off prospects for meaningful dialogue. By internationalizing the disputes and trying to lock in a one-sided reading, the Philippines has made practical risk reduction and crisis management that much harder.
The most urgent and straightforward choice for Lithuania now is to firmly reaffirm its commitment to the one-China policy. Any attempt to maintain political ambiguity and only seek to restore relations through economic and trade channels is opportunistic. Just like genuine friendship, once trust is broken by either party, rebuilding that trust requires the other side to demonstrate sincere effort and good faith.
From the steel rails of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway to the thriving avocado trade linking Kenyan orchards to Chinese tables, it is a living snapshot of China and Africa moving forward side by side and a microcosm of the deep, pragmatic cooperation taking shape across the Global South.
From The Legend of Maula Jatt to Ne Zha 2, what crosses borders is not merely films or box-office figures, but also the growing mutual understanding and appreciation between the Chinese and Pakistani peoples. As more outstanding films make their way in both directions, a new chapter in China-Pakistan friendship is being written both on and beyond the silver screen.
Ports are not chess pieces in a great power game; they are engines of shared growth.
The extraordinary success of the dance drama Only This Green across the Straits fundamentally stems from the shared roots and cultural heritage across the Straits – a natural resonance between cultures of the same origin.
International politics cannot be simplified into "moral fables," nor international law reduced to propaganda slogans. The South China Sea should not become a stage for moral narratives or geopolitical games. What truly benefits stability is complete facts, prudent judgment, and respect for regional consultation.
The concepts once taken for granted under the NATO framework, including shared values and collective defense, have become something of a luxury. The alliance's focus has shifted from "how to jointly respond to external threats" to "how to prevent internal division and uncertainty." In this sense, a "bull summit" may be the best outcome NATO can hope for at present.
Only with greater hard power can there be more confidence in national reunification; only with more compelling soft arguments can there be a stronger foundation for international understanding. The wheels of history are rolling forward; China must be and will be reunified.
The most alarming thing is not how much influence Greene personally has, but that Taiwan island has increasingly lost the ability to control its own destiny.
The heatwave currently affecting much of Europe is not merely an exceptional climatic event. It also reveals profound changes in the fields of economics, public policy, industrial strategy and, more broadly, governance in an increasingly multipolar world.
While Europeans are sweating through another intense summer and rushing to buy air conditioners, a very different scene is unfolding in parts of China.
The 31st session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is set to convene in Kingston, Jamaica, in mid-July. One agenda item at this session has drawn particular attention: consideration of a request for an advisory opinion from the Seabed Disputes Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea on the legal implications for the ISA arising from activities in the area by non-states parties.
The year 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development by the UN General Assembly. Four decades on, this milestone invites the international community to revisit a fundamental question: How can we ensure that all people enjoy their fundamental rights and freedoms?
Conducting routine law enforcement patrols in the waters east of China's Taiwan Island conveys a new normal: Any attempt to challenge China's sovereignty, distort the one-China principle, or undermine the framework of China's maritime rights and interests will be met with more comprehensive, sustained, and forceful countermeasures.
If Taiwan authorities continue to take the statements of a few hardline US hawks as a political shield for its cross-Straits strategy, it will ultimately have only itself to blame for the miscalculation.
Takaichi's visit to India represents an exchange of interests between two countries with distinct objectives against the backdrop of shifting regional and global dynamics.
Any discussion regarding the future of cross-Straits relations that is predicated on underestimating, misunderstanding and misinterpreting the governance capabilities of the CPC will only lead Taiwan society into deeper cognitive distortions. And this is precisely the lesson that Taiwan society most needs to learn today.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi's recent visit to South Korea once again highlights the underlying dynamics behind the defense cooperation between the two countries.
The first document ever to use the phrase "United States of America" was the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson and signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 - exactly 250 years ago.
External pressures and political turnover cannot change the long-term positive trajectory of China-Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) cooperation.
On this significant occasion, the Global Times (GT) presents this special series of interviews with international scholars. Through their diverse lenses, we invite global observers to contemplate the journey of this century-old Party - its enduring historical legacy, governance logic and its dynamically evolving role in an ever-changing world.
The gathering in celebration of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held at the Great Hall of the People on Wednesday morning in central Beijing. Nearly all media outlets on the island of Taiwan immediately followed up with intensive coverage.
This summer, Europe is once again baking in relentless heat, with temperatures flirting with or breaching 40 C. The data from public health authorities, such as France's initial estimates of around a thousand excess deaths during a single heatwave, are grim. It is a recurring tragedy, and yet, the continent remains shockingly unprepared.
The track record of NED speaks volumes: what it promotes is not genuine democracy, but selective democracy; what it upholds is not real freedom, but America-first hegemonic logic.
The 2016 "award" has not promoted clarity or restraint. It has provided a pretext for external intervention and unilateral actions.
When "Europe is melting" is no longer just a media headline but a real public crisis, the problems brought about by this heatwave extend far beyond abnormal weather. It has become a serious test of the effectiveness of national governance and the value orientation of the Western system.
Singapore-based Channel NewsAsia (CNA) uploaded its documentary Inside Unit 731: Japan's Secret Human Experiments, once again exposing to the world the monstrous crimes committed by Unit 731 of the Imperial Japanese Army during its invasion of China.
According to media reports, the US is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal. However, beneath the diplomatic momentum, significant fissures remain on key bilateral issues that cannot be glossed over.
Over the past century, countless patriots and pioneers have dedicated their lives to the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Whether through statements by Canadian federal officials or the Look West strategy of provincial governments, these developments point to an increasingly clear strategic conclusion as Ottawa seeks to reshape its external trade landscape: Cooperation with China has evolved from an option into an indispensable pillar of Canada's trade diversification strategy.
Nowadays, this Cambodian rice has made its way onto more and more supermarket shelves across China. It is also readily available online, with a growing number of brands appearing on major Chinese e-commerce platforms - increasingly competing directly with long-dominant Thai rice.
The year 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). For over a century, the CPC has united and led the Chinese people in writing the most magnificent chapter in the millennia-long history of the Chinese nation.
Prime Minister Rahman's first overseas visit not only demonstrates "Bangladesh first" but also signals Bangladesh's diplomatic priorities.
For both China and Russia, without heavy investment into the younger generation of potential leaders in the public and private sectors, it would be next to impossible to raise, or even sustain, the current level of bilateral interaction.
Deepening China-Bangladesh cooperation targets no third party and does not exclude other bilateral or multilateral cooperation mechanisms within the region.
The question “Why is China different?” has become much more than an academic inquiry. It has become one of the defining questions of our age.
As the AI era accelerates, We look forward to seeing the two countries–including their local governments–leverage their respective resource endowments and industrial characteristics to achieve broader and deeper mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation.
"This is Egypt's Nilometer!" An Egyptian expert paused abruptly before an exhibit panel at the Baiheliang Underwater Museum in Southwest China's Chongqing, pointing excitedly at the image on display. His exclamation laid bare an extraordinary cross-continental parallel between two iconic hydrological heritage sites from the Nile and Yangtze civilizations.
On June 29, African trade ministers will gather in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Council of Ministers, the centerpiece of the continent's biggest trade week of 2026.
From the days when Edgar Snow broke through blockades to reach Yan'an, to the present day exploration of Chinese modernization that has charted an entirely new path, a growing number of people around the world are asking: What does China's path mean for the rest of humanity? The Global Times invites Chinese and foreign observers to unpack this question. This is the first installment of the series.
Headlines like "China first" carry a certain subconscious element of Western self-projection. Reality tells us that the Western approach is often closely linked to the turmoil and chaos in the world.
An emerging and lucrative venture is home tourism. One notable example is Ximen village, located in the Turpan new town – a well-known area of Xinjiang. I saw the collective pride of villagers who are no longer looking toward the cities, but are building their futures right where they stand.
One week, China is in a process of economic collapse; the next, it is a threat to the world because of its economic might. The endgame is to demonize China. But it is an increasingly difficult task now.
Fifty-one years of diplomatic relations are enough to tell that China-Bangladesh relations are now in a new stage. The cooperation is slowly moving from economic toward strategic and the transition might influence the future of the relationship in the coming decades.
One of the most important contributions of China's experience is the demonstration that building an ecologically sustainable society depends not only on setting ambitious goals, but also on maintaining strategic direction and continuity of purpose over time. China's aspiration to build a clean and beautiful world is not merely an environmental goal, but a civilizational horizon.