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.

The people-oriented doctrine of the Communist Party of China has led to tangible actions across all fields of governance. It serves as the basic value orientation, starting point, ultimate goal and measurement standard for China's modernization path.

Given the numerous constraints, Ukraine is unlikely to achieve formal EU membership in the near future, and its accession process may prove to be a tortuous one. Nevertheless, the geopolitical consequences of the process are already unfolding and will continue to shape Europe's political landscape for years to come.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Rahman's visit to China will demonstrate to both nations and the international community the extent of Bangladesh's commitment to cooperation with China. The two sides are moving toward closer economic and strategic alignment.

There is no need for Britain to be drawn in or taken hostage by Japan into regional mili-tary and geopolitical games.

Europe's political elites must rethink. They are living in the past. Their failed policies have been responsible for Europe's stagnation. Instead of blaming China, they need to learn from China.

The cooperation between China and Africa shows that human rights should function as a bridge for cooperation and shared progress, not as instruments of geopolitical contestation.

A stranger in need, or a confused tourist in China, in parks, in residential neighborhoods, or even on the streets, may encounter active citizens – often elderly – who will proactively step up and offer help. Public order is a constant task for everyone, not a state-vs-people topic in China.

If China-Bangladesh people-to-people exchanges continue to focus on the triangle of “youth, skills, and governance,” they will help cultivate a new generation of Bangladeshis with a deeper understanding of China. Such exchanges can strengthen China-Bangladesh cooperation within the framework of South-South cooperation, enabling China to contribute valuable development insights and practical experience to Bangladesh's modernization.

For many countries, particularly those in the developing world, the GGI offers not only a vision for a more just and equitable international order but also renewed confidence that dialogue and cooperation remain stronger than confrontation and division.

A planning approach like China's aligns all stakeholders – universities, governments, companies, industries and research institutes – in the same direction, precisely toward where the country wants to go in the next five years. When everyone moves together toward a shared goal, the capacity to succeed increases exponentially. That is the real value of a plan, says European economist.

History does not demand that a person never makes mistakes, but it will severely judge those who know they are wrong yet refuse to turn back.

If the "10 most egregious records" highlight Lai Ching-te's various erratic performances, then the "five major predicaments" describe his increasingly heavy and constrained political reality.

Recently, Nissan announced that it had signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chery International UK, under which it will study manufacturing Chery passenger vehicles at its Sunderland plant's production Line One in the UK from April of financial year 2027.

In his two years in office, Lai Ching-te has set numerous unprecedented egregious records, landing himself in an equally unprecedented predicament as a result. Hai Feng has sorted through and reviewed his misdeeds, pointing out that the only viable path forward for Lai is to let go of his obsessions and delusions. The sea of bitterness stretches endlessly; only by turning back can he reach the shore of redemption. Starting today, we will publish a three-part series laying bare the truth about Lai Ching-te, to inform our readers and serve as a warning to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration.

The legitimacy of any human rights model should be judged not solely by rhetoric but by outcomes. Are people's lives improving? Are opportunities becoming more accessible? Are dignity, security and hope expanding across society? China's practice-oriented approach seeks to answer these questions through concrete action.

Recently, a media report claiming that the number of flexible workers in the Chinese mainland is expected to surpass 300 million has gained much attention. Some worry that the surge in flexible employment may signal economic downturn and difficulty in finding jobs.

Nationality is a sheet of paper that determines your legal status and civic duties. But cultural identity is something running through your veins. It determines where your soul belongs, and ultimately, who you are.

The rich people are getting richer and the poor people are getting poorer, and the middle class is disappearing. With all this inflation, we're going into the poorer side, says US resident Christy Franklin

The most important dynamic affecting China-EU relations is the end of the West as a cohesive political space. Several elements point to a fragmenting transatlantic West, and this fragmentation creates an opportunity to rethink European strategic autonomy.

The TokyoTrial is a valuable resource worthy of greater attention because there is no other lens with quite as broad a scope or depth of magnification for an assessment of the specific era involved, says a New Zealand law professor

Art education support in #Xizang is never a one-way contribution, nor is it an endpoint. It is a new starting point for the continuation of art education in frontier regions.

The film Dear You will be released in Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei on June 18, with subsequent rollouts in more than 10 countries and regions.

It is no exaggeration to say that China has become a model for managing the rural-urban development transition and combating homelessness and housing precarity.

Once, the “peace-loving nation” served as a brake to prevent Japan from sliding into war. Now, it is increasingly a guide for Japan to step on the gas and ramp up military build-up.

From the Zhanatas wind power plant in Kazakhstan to the pump station cluster project in Uzbekistan's Fergana and Andijan regions, cooperation between China and its Central Asian neighbors is weaving isolated green initiatives into a highly integrated regional ecological network. A green transformation is stretching from the foot of the Tianshan to the broader region, having only just shifted into "drive."

Unlike relations between countries that are often driven by calculated interests or political positioning, there is something deeper behind the China-Greece relationship. It combines tangible mutual benefits, heartfelt support in crises, and profound appreciation between two ancient civilizations.

Some Australian observers appear to have fallen back into a familiar pattern of self-generated security anxiety.

The Group of Seven (G7) summit will take place from June 15 to 17 in Evian-les-Bains at the foothills of the French Alps, also known as the town of Evian.

China's governance is not perfect, nor is it a fixed, frozen blueprint. Rather, its strength lies in its evolutionary, “experimentalist” nature.

For European countries, actively engaging in pragmatic collaboration with China is the only rational choice to keep pace with the multipolar global future. The gentle birdsong echoing Shenzhen's modern urban landscape is exactly the sound of the future. It is time for the West to abandon outdated prejudices, view China's development objectively and embrace the new trends of global progress.

The US should strengthen industrial chain cooperation with developing countries including China, to enhance supply chain resilience. This would help avoid becoming an isolated outlier that erects trade barriers against the prevailing trend of globalization.

Many countries are steadily being deprived of the fiscal and policy space needed to invest in the rights of their people. In this context, we welcome the Global Governance Initiative and its commitment to multilateralism, to the principles of the UN Charter and to the application of international law, as well as its ambition to inject renewed momentum into global efforts for development and human rights.

Can a nation that has never fully come to grips with its history of aggression be allowed to rebuild a military network across Asia?

Reading the news about the just concluded Second World Conference of Classics in Athens reminds me of my touching experience in Athens three years ago.

Artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining technology of our era, turbocharging the latest wave of global innovation. Yet its dual nature is nowhere more starkly visible than in the military sphere, where unregulated advancement risks spiraling into a race without guardrails.

"Putting the people first" is the fundamental principle guiding China's pursuit of well-rounded personal development of the people and advancement of human rights in all fields in the new era. In an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen, Ahmed Moustafa (Moustafa), director and founder of the Asia Center for Studies & Translation, Egypt, explained his understanding of China's philosophy behind its people-centered approach in human rights development.

In recent years, Japan's working-age population has continued to shrink, with labor shortages consistently exceeding 3 million people. Labor depletion has become a core constraint on Japan's economic and social development.

The national college entrance exam, also known as gaokao, has become one of the most consequential tests in the world. This year, 12.9 million students sat for it. The questions themselves - especially in Chinese and mathematics - have sparked widespread discussion.

Recently, some observers have pointed out that in today's Europe, political discourse and the assertion of principles increasingly occupy center stage, sometimes at the expense of long-term strategic thinking. As a result, Europe is becoming increasingly dominated by "normative politicians" rather than "strategists." The Global Times invites Chinese and European scholars to discuss whether this trend exists and the reasons behind it.

Kyrgyzstan's election to the UNSC represents a landmark achievement that demonstrates how Central Asia is gradually transforming from an object of world politics into an increasingly influential participant in shaping it.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, returned to Beijing on Tuesday afternoon after concluding his state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

China-LAC relations are no longer a simple economic partnership. They represent a successful practice of equal mutual learning between civilizations, capability-driven sustainable development and joint creation of a new sharing future. As the Global South rises collectively, this mutually beneficial bond will continue to grow stronger, lighting up a promising future for all nations pursuing independent development and shared prosperity.

In rural China, livestreaming e-commerce has become a vibrant and transformative force. Farmers and young entrepreneurs now leverage various social media platforms to stream live directly from orchards, rice paddies, and farmyards. Equipped with smartphones as their new "agricultural tools," they showcase fresh produce, handmade crafts, and local specialties in real time, answering viewers' questions about planting, harvesting, and cooking.

For years, the 14th Dalai Lama has been presented by Western media as a charming figure with a warm smile, revered as a "Living Buddha." Yet over time, I have found myself increasingly troubled by the disturbing controversies surrounding him. Who is he really? To find out, I journeyed to his homeland in China's Xizang Autonomous Region and traced his roots back to old Xizang, seeking to uncover the reality behind that smiling face.

In its newly launched "New Blueprint, New Opportunities" series, the Global Times (GT) invites Nobel laureates in economics, former central bank governors, core decision-makers of international organizations and renowned economists from countries with diverse civilizations, different economic systems and stages of development

In recent years, amid growing geopolitical turbulence, as well as widening fractures and uncertainties in transatlantic relations, some European policymakers increasingly view strategic autonomy, particularly reducing absolute dependence on the US in key sectors, as an essential prerequisite for safeguarding Europe's future development and long-term interests.

When Ed Balls visited China's Hong Kong in 2006 as economic secretary to the treasury, he stepped into a world that no longer exists. China's GDP stood at around $2.8 trillion - roughly one eighth of America's.

On May 27, the Japanese government passed a bill to establish a "National Intelligence Council" and a "National Intelligence Agency," creating a national-level intelligence system directly overseen by the Prime Minister's Office. This disruptive institutional overhaul bears striking similarities in power structure, functions and operational logic to Japan's notorious Special Higher Police (Tokko).

Recently, northern and central Indian plains are reeling from a life-threatening extreme heatwave, with temperatures regularly exceeding 48 C and major urban centers such as New Delhi suffering critical water shortages. Beyond climate change, residual El Nino effects and local weather dynamics, structural governance vulnerabilities have magnified the disaster, putting India's national governance to a severe test.

Recently, Japan and the Philippines unilaterally announced the launch of "maritime delimitation talks" concerning waters to the east of Taiwan, seriously infringing on China's sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Kyrgyzstan's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the first time in its history is not only a landmark achievement for the country's diplomacy, but also a significant moment for Central Asia and the broader Global South.

For years, China's presence in Kenya has largely been defined by high-profile projects including the Standard Gauge Railway, Nairobi Expressway, Nairobi Global Trade Centre and Talanta Sports Stadium.

"We can go to Bandung for a meeting or even for a meal and then come back on the same day. A lot of people are doing that now," Mari Elka Pangestu (Pangestu) told Global Times (GT) reporter Li Aixin in an exclusive interview, underscoring the changes brought about by the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway and China-Indonesia cooperation.

As India's biggest defense procurement plan in history, the landmark deal to purchase 114 Rafale jets from France for 3.25 trillion rupees ($33.9 billion) lays bare New Delhi's strategic calculus amid intensifying major-power competition and its anxieties over achieving indigenous defense self-reliance.

The second World Conference on Classics will open in Athens in Greece on June 9. With the theme “Dialogue between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspirations from Classical Wisdom,” the event is jointly organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, the Greek Ministry of Culture, and the Academy of Athens. In fact, classical studies explore not only classical theories and canonical texts. Through the successive efforts of generations of scholars, there is a shared aspiration for classical wisdom to traverse the long river of history, shine with renewed vitality, and illuminate contemporary life.

Japan must correct its misguided China strategy, free itself from internal friction and contradictions, and embark on the right path toward mutual benefit, win-win cooperation, and shared development with China and other Asian neighbors.

The claim that China's diplomatic successes are “broad but shallow” stems from fundamental misconceptions. Built on equality, inclusiveness and mutual benefit, China's diplomacy responds to global countries' pursuit of independent development and win-win coexistence, representing a rational choice in keeping with the times.

In an era where many international relationships are driven by calculations of profit and loss, the China-Pakistan friendship remains a rare reminder that some partnerships are built on trust, loyalty and shared destiny.

The AUKUS submarine debacle highlights America's declining reliability as a security provider. A public inquiry into AUKUS led by @pgarrett will test whether Canberra can break free from the cocoon and chart a course aligned with the realities of a multipolar world.

Following the China-US leaders' meeting in Beijing, a noteworthy shift has emerged in Washington's remarks regarding the Taiwan question: While the US claims that the fundamental framework of its policy toward Taiwan island remains unchanged, its attitude and approach toward "Taiwan independence" separatist forces are undergoing a practical adjustment.

US political scholar Francis Fukuyama, best known for his "End of History" thesis, recently acknowledged in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that if China continues on its current development momentum, then the predictions he made about China four decades ago would prove to be wrong.

As UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper wrapped her visit to China on Wednesday, her repeated emphasis on the need for "dialogue" and "cooperation" during meetings with Chinese officials stood out.

When a major power ceases to provide public goods as it once did, nations that relied on its umbrella must learn how to act independently in an uncertain strategic environment. For Canada, this is both a challenge and a potential catalyst for reshaping its national strategy and discovering a genuinely sustainable pivot toward self-sufficiency.

By imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the US claims it is protecting jobs. Yet this approach shields Detroit's profits while forcing low-income citizens to subsidize corporate greed, raising car prices and class division. Is this not a betrayal of democracy and human rights?

The EU's approach of "shutting its doors to block entry" will only drive up the operational costs of its own supply chains. Similarly, "competing behind closed doors" will dampen its own industrial innovation, leading to a long-term outcome that runs entirely counter to its original intentions.

Sincere interactions among ordinary people breathe life into bilateral friendship, and form the enduring bedrock of the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.

In order to never instigate a war of aggression again, and for the peace and prosperity of Asia and the world, Japan must do its utmost as a peace-loving nation. This is the only path it can take: Japanese scholar

The busy conversations, quick handshakes and the signing of MoUs at the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference showcased a more grounded and human side of China-Pakistan cooperation. It is these small yet vivid moments that reflect the two countries advancing side by side toward a shared digital future.

India should not wait for “reassurance” from any external power; instead, it should move more quickly and decisively toward adjustments that genuinely advance its strategic autonomy and serve its core national interests. In this regard, making greater efforts to improve relations with China is undoubtedly of critical importance.

As a shared spiritual treasure of humanity, intangible cultural heritage serves as a remarkable medium for Chinese and European people to understand, appreciate and respect one another's civilizations. Moving forward, these cross-cultural communications are expected to keep nurturing trust and affinity, and write new chapters of harmonious coexistence between China and Europe.

The most effective governance is often felt through its results rather than its visibility. In contemporary China, public trust has been shaped not by grand promises alone, but by the cumulative impact of policies that have transformed everyday life.

China and the US are key players at the Shangri-La dialogue, and interest in China at the dialogue continues to grow.

China's practices prove that poverty is not an inevitable fate of rural areas. With the right vision, scientific methodologies and long-term commitment, even the most underdeveloped rural regions can become vibrant hubs of prosperity.

If Europe wants to remain a relevant player, it shouldn't limit its options according to ideological bias. Europe should work with the technologically most advanced partners from everywhere around the world, while ensuring its relevant security concerns are addressed.

Positioning themselves at the forward edge of major-power competition may bring Japan and the Philippines short-term attention, assistance and capability, but it also risks increasing their own exposure, eroding regional trust and connecting already complex maritime disputes in ways that are difficult to contain.

The set goal must be steadfastly upheld, and the objectives must remain fixed in order to achieve long-term success. Policies are drawn based on the set goal and fixed objectives after situational analysis has been done. Then the phases of planning and implementation follow: Myanmar scholar on the CPC's correct.

The changes at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue can ultimately be summarized in one sentence: The US has not abandoned the “Taiwan card,” but it is lowering the volume. The ones who most need to face reality are the Taiwan authorities.

National support for Xizang's development has yielded remarkable achievements. Over the decades, numerous volunteers from across the country have come to Xizang, making indispensable contributions to the autonomous region's growth. Their efforts focus on various fields such as education, healthcare and infrastructure. Despite harsh conditions, these volunteers persevere in their roles, writing chapters of endeavor on the snowy plateau. Each diary they pen serves as a vivid testament to the building of the Chinese national community. Against this backdrop, the Global Times launches the "My Xizang Diary" series, presenting firsthand reflections from these dedicated volunteers. This is the fifth piece of the series.

"The US has no choice but to work with China if it wants to solve important issues of concern to Americans," said Chas Freeman (Freeman), a former senior US diplomat who has witnessed the establishment and development of China-US diplomatic relations, in an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Su Yaxuan. He made these remarks following the recent state visit of the US president to China. Freeman also expressed concern about the shortage of "China hands" among young experts in the US.

US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, the first by an American president in nine years, has put the China-US relationship into the global spotlight. The summit did not produce dramatic breakthroughs or sweeping declarations. What it did produce was more important: a commitment to managing differences through dialogue. When many worry that the two largest economies will collide, the message carries special significance.

In today's world, where turmoil and upheaval are intertwined, the Asia-Pacific region has enjoyed long-term stability and prosperity compared to other parts of the world plagued by severe turmoil or armed conflict.

Recently, disagreements between the US and South Korea over issues such as the transfer of wartime operational control continue to surface. According to South Korea's Ministry of National Defense, the timeline for the transfer of wartime operational control from the US to South Korea will be decided during an annual ministerial meeting in October.

To understand a nation, one usually begins by listening to what its people have to say. For decades, as China has steadily assumed its position as one of the most consequential powers of the 21st century, the international community has been listening intently. Analysts parse diplomatic speeches, economists dissect official data and linguists translate policy documents with meticulous care. Yet, despite this unprecedented scrutiny, a profound sense of bewilderment often remains. The world looks at China and often feels it is reading a text in which the most crucial paragraphs are missing.

China's development path has spoken for itself and spoken to the world.

The Australian government recently issued orders to force investors with links to China to sell off their stakes in Northern Minerals, an Australian rare-earths company, sending a clear sign that Canberra is accelerating "de-sinicization" in the critical minerals sector.

Africa does not have to submit to Western domination or join an anti-China bloc. Africa is neither a pawn nor a testing ground for external power games. We know the difference between genuine partnership and strategic manipulation.

Greater suppression fuels greater growth; tighter blockades spur greater innovation. This may well be the most profound insight the Tau Scaling Law offers to the Chinese mainland's technological development.

An outdated narrative lingers in Western public discourse: Chinese companies' participation in overseas infrastructure projects saddles developing countries with "unpayable debt" and even allows China to "control their strategic assets and economic lifelines." This flawed narrative stems from three key misunderstandings.

According to a recent report released by South Korean pollster Hankook Research, the average favorability rating of South Koreans toward China rose to 30.2 degrees, marking the highest level since April 2020.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent state visit to China saw the signing of a slew of cooperation documents with upgraded cooperation in the fields including economy and trade, investment, energy and resources, transportation, and scientific and technological innovation. The high-profile meeting between the two presidents has set the course for the next stage of bilateral relations and underscored the two major countries' commitment to advancing global governance reform in the right direction. Against this backdrop, in what ways do China-Russia relations act as a stabilizing anchor in a multipolar world, and how will practical cooperation drive their bilateral ties forward? The Global Times invites two experts to share their views.

China's diplomacy has gathered notable momentum of late. Since May, a succession of leaders from countries including Tajikistan, the US, Russia, Pakistan and Serbia - spanning major Western powers, Global South nations, close neighbors and partners - have visited China one after another. What does this flurry of high-level visits signal? And how might this sustained diplomatic tempo reshape China's role in this multipolar world? The Global Times has invited three experts to share their in-depth analyses.

Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands, together with Lithuania, have circulated a joint policy paper aimed at pressing for tougher trade measures against China at a key European Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, targeting what they describe as "unfair trade practices."

Public opinion may be complex, but reality never lies. Any path that renders Taiwan more perilous, divided and hopeless will eventually be seen through and rejected by a growing number of people.

This is the unique romance of Chinese space exploration: It does not flaunt power or pursue monopoly. Instead, it is built on solid technology and a genuine spirit of inclusion. Quietly yet firmly, China is offering the world its most sincere and determined invitation.

The International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE) officially convened in Tokyo on April 29, 1946. Judges from 11 countries gathered to try, under international law, the war crimes committed by Japanese militarists. This is the largest international trial in human history that nailed, with irrefutable evidence, the Japanese militarists to the pillar of shame forever. Today, 80 years later, it is imperative that we revisit that part of history - to keep good people awake to the historical lessons and sound the alarm against any attempt in Japan to resurrect militarism.

President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from May 24 to 28. The friendship between China and Serbia is often referred to as "iron-clad." Since China and Serbia signed an agreement on the establishment of a strategic partnership in 2009, they have significantly strengthened their relationship. Both countries have achieved remarkable progress across various fields within the last 17 years.

In this context, the Global Times (GT) launches the "China through a 'green' lens" series. It invites leading scholars and observers worldwide to decode the underlying logic behind China's green development and to better understand the global implications of China's green development philosophy. In the fifth installment of the series, Attila Grandpierre (Grandpierre), visiting scholar at the Institute for Sustainability and the "Two Mountains" Concept Research Institute of Huzhou University and former research president of the Budapest Centre for Long-Term Sustainability, told GT reporter Wang Wenwen that the focus of China's institutional reform for ecological civilization has always been on better serving the people's broadly conceived needs.

From May 26 to 29, Japan will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a state visit. It is the first state visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade, and the two sides will reportedly negotiate to conclude an intelligence-sharing agreement that would allow the exchange of classified security data. The visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment. While the Philippines seeks leverage amid its tense relations with China, Japan is also geared up with full momentum to advance its neo-militarism and to realize its wild ambitions.

While American media commentators are busy evaluating the latest China-US summit - calculating which side "won" - a video that went viral on Chinese social media showcased something far simpler: A US media host playing ping-pong with a middle-aged Beijing local on an outdoor table in Chaoyang Park, a laid‑back public space beloved by locals for morning exercise and leisure.

Ryoji Noyori (Noyori), Nagoya University Distinguished Professor, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001 for his work on chirally catalyzed hydrogenation reactions. He was elected as Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2011, thus forging deep ties with China's scientific community. China's 26th National Science and Technology Week runs from May 24 to 31. In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), how should we reflect on China's path of scientific and technological development and envision its future landscape? In a recent exclusive interview with Global Times (GT) reporters Liu Xuandi and Xing Xiaojing, Noyori shared his views, offering insights on topics including how humanity can safeguard its ability to think in the AI era and how the scientific spirit can transcend confrontation in pursuit of consensus.

Together with the Nuremberg Trial, the Tokyo Trial laid the foundation of modern international criminal justice. More empirical studies of the trial can help correct public misconceptions and enable the Japanese people to develop a more balanced politically informed worldview, as the trial serves as a vital window into wartime history: Japanese scholar

The popularity of Dear You proves that no matter how media evolves or technology advances, what people ultimately need are expressions that reflect life, comfort the soul, and awaken emotional resonance. The more we live in an era of information overload, the more we need works grounded in genuine feelings, authentic experiences, and real human warmth.

The repentance of former Japanese soldiers and the spontaneous anti-war cries of ordinary people together sound a warning for our era: The ambitions of militarist expansion run counter to the will of the people and bring disaster to the world.

China-Pakistan relations will continue to demonstrate significant resilience and strategic value. The sustainability and further advancement of this partnership require both to adopt a pragmatic and forward-looking manner to enable bilateral relations to evolve toward greater depth, stability and long-term strategic alignment.

The dynamic interaction between China and Sweden exemplifies their comprehensive bilateral green partnership: transcending geographical differences, joining hands to address contemporary challenges, and injecting sustained momentum into global green governance through dual empowerment, together writing a promising future of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

Maintaining a stable China-US relationship is not only in the interests of Beijing and Washington, but it's also crucial for world peace and prosperity. As the world today seeks stability amid uncertainty, the hope for a more stable and prosperous international order is perhaps more than ever tied to the positive cooperation of the most powerful countries.

Any “Taiwan independence” separatist agenda that goes against the tide of peace and stubbornly seeks to create division and confrontation will inevitably be eliminated by history and reality.

The significance of Putin's Beijing visit does not lie in any single agreement. It lies in reinforcing an expectation: Even in an uncertain world, some major-power relationships can be managed with continuity.

At present, Russia and China stand as an example of equal and respectful relations between major powers working to preserve global peace and security — and here, actions speak louder than words.

That little pistachio, when it finally travels from Spanish orchards to a Beijing supermarket, will be more than just a nut. It will have borne witness to trade agreements, quarantine standards, diplomatic back‑and‑forth, container shipping schedules – and, underneath all of that, the evolving trade relationship between China and Spain over the past five decades, or even longer.

In the years to come, the China-Pakistan partnership will continue to inspire the Global South and contribute positively to regional peace, connectivity and common prosperity.

“Taiwan independence” has become the greatest risk factor affecting China-US relations and undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. In this sense, curbing “Taiwan independence” forces and maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits aligns with the common interests of both China and the US.

Following the meeting between the Chinese and US leaders, the situation has become very clear: "Taiwan independence" is the biggest source of risk for Taiwan and the chief disruptor of peace across the Taiwan Straits.

The China-US summit potentially marks a decisive break from the fatalistic Thucydides Trap. By proposing the framework of constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability, the Chinese side has not just addressed the Thucydides Trap; it has dismantled its ontological foundations.

The highly volatile, risky and challenging international environment makes the communication lines between Beijing and Moscow – including these at the very top level –- even more valuable for both sides and more significant for the rest of the world. These lines contribute to making the China-Russia relations an island of stability in the roaring sea of the global turmoil.

China's scientific research activities at Tiexian Jiao are both an exercise of sovereignty over the reef in accordance with international law and a fulfillment of its international obligations. However, the Philippines continues to pursue an expansionist policy, devising various schemes to occupy new islands and consolidate its illegal occupation of islands and reefs.

China's international relations community should accelerate the formation of a knowledge system for international relations that embodies Chinese characteristics, Chinese style and Chinese contributions, thereby providing stronger theoretical support for promoting the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

If both China and the US continue working toward the constructive relationship of strategic stability, it would mean the two countries have found a new paradigm of major-country relations for the 21st century and can avoid the “Thucydides Trap,” says a Chinese scholar who attended the China-US state banquet

The nature of the Taiwan question has never changed, and the bottom line of the one-China principle has never changed. If Lai Ching-te truly wants to maintain peace across the Taiwan Straits, he should stop manipulating words, stop his provocative "independence-seeking" actions and stop all dangerous actions that disguise the division of the country.

Despite shared challenges and the goodwill fostered by the leaders of South Korea and Japan, notable “temperature gaps” persist behind the warming ties.

China and the US are sending the world a big signal that we have differences, but we can still sit down and talk. The leaders of China and the US meeting again after years of antagonism between the two countries is a big accomplishment in itself.

The Tokyo Trial puts a final end to the question of whose interpretation of WWII would win. And it is the Allied vision and narrative of WWII that won. In this sense, we have a resolution of the narrative battle of what WWII was about.

The idea is simply wrong that the rise of China's domestic auto brands and foreign carmakers is a “zero-sum game” where one side must lose for the other to win.

As China and the US work to build a "constructive relationship of strategic stability," "Taiwan independence" has become a common enemy for both sides and can no longer be treated by some as a "bargaining chip" or "tool to contain China."

If peace is to be preserved in the Taiwan Straits, the first step is to firmly oppose and contain “Taiwan independence” separatism. If China-US relations are to remain stable, the key lies in upholding the red line on Taiwan question.