Shi Rufei (right) and Zhong Can, both deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC), exchange ideas during a group discussion of the Guangxi delegation at the fourth session of the 14th NPC in Beijing, on March 10, 2026. Photo: VCG

Affected by the relevant regional situation, several Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines, have further optimized their involuntary ticket refund and change policies for some Middle East routes to help passengers better ...

China's aerospace information sector has three priority development directions during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, focusing on three major goals of self-reliance, security and efficiency, and integration-driven empowerment, Wu Aiqun, a member of the 14th National Committee of the ...

Multiple deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) have made suggestions regarding the development of the brain-computer interface (BCI) industry, including policy focus, talent ...

China's total goods trade reached 7.73 trillion yuan ($1.12 trillion) in the first two months of 2026, with year-on-year growth returning to double digits at 18.3 percent, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Tuesday, ...

"Hello, please translate this document into English." In an office space in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, the clacking of keyboards mingled with the occasional conversation. The man moving between the workstations - the "boss" with a foreign ...

"Hello! A meat patty." "Enjoy your meal." On a street in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the chatter of diners and the welcoming greetings of a shop owner drift out from a restaurant decorated with wood elements. Along with the ...

"Many people ask me, coming from Morocco, then to France, and finally to China, how I define myself here." In an interview with the Global Times, Hamza Boukili, who holds dual Moroccan and French citizenship, raised this very question.

"Seeing China's planning in emerging fields such as energy, artificial intelligence (AI), microchips and robotics, I cannot help but feel both excited and full of expectations. These are not only China's future, but also new opportunities for global businesses," said ...

The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT) on Tuesday issued a risk alert regarding the safe use of OpenClaw, as the AI agent has recently gone viral in China.

In response to a media question regarding reports that Taiwan island is considering issuing bonds for the first time and diversifying financing through its overseas partners for investments abroad, claiming this is one of the efforts by so-called "democratic countries" ...

Asked how China views the impact of geopolitical conflicts on global energy security, as tensions in the Middle East and elsewhere and potentially protracted conflict affect the global energy landscape and the stability of industrial and supply chains, posing uncertainty ...

When asked to confirm reports from some travel agencies and ticketing platforms that the train service between Beijing and Pyongyang will resume this Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jikun said on Tuesday that China and the North Korea are ...

Chinese companies hold leading positions in the global rankings for electric vehicle (EV) power battery market share, according to an analysis by South Korean market research firm SNE Research on Tuesday. CATL, China's battery giant and the world's largest supplier, ...

In the first two months of the year, China's foreign trade with EU surged 19.9 percent year-on-year to reach 998.94 billion yuan ($144.54 billion), outpacing the 18.3 percent growth rate of China's total foreign trade during the same period, data ...

Recently, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council explicitly stated in the government work report that China will "keep working to foster a first-rate business environment" and "continue to expand high-standard opening up". Executives from a range of multinationals with ...

China's first domestically designed and built integrated large-scale offshore fracturing vessel, Haiyang Shiyou 696, was delivered in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday, marking a breakthrough in the country's offshore oil and gas fracturing technology, state broadcaster CCTV News ...

China's total goods trade reached 7.73 trillion yuan ($1.12 trillion) in the first two months of 2026, with year-on-year growth returning to double digits at 18.3 percent, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Tuesday, ...

China's foreign trade grew 18.3 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.

​As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly moves from laboratories to solve problems in factories, hospitals and supply chains, Chinese policymakers have set their sights high, anticipating the rise of a "smart economy."

As China's economy shifts from robust recovery to high-quality development, the cultural tourism industry is poised for a significant transformation in 2026. This year marks a critical juncture for the sector to leap from scale recovery to quality advancement, said ...

China's top legislature has stepped up efforts to improve the legal and policy environment for the private sector, removing institutional barriers and promoting fair competition, moves that analysts said will help stabilize expectations and energize market vitality.

China's medical device sector, particularly in high-tech segments, is integrating into global supply chains at an accelerating pace. Several trends illustrate how Chinese manufacturers are positioning themselves internationally.

At a time when the EU is grappling with multiple challenges, voices within the bloc seeking to step up trade pressure on China are misleading and dangerous. This approach of politicizing economic ties threatens to inflict grave damage on the ...

China's Wuxi high-tech zone in East China's Jiangsu Province announced on Monday measures to support businesses developing open-source artificial intelligence (AI) agents such as OpenClaw, aiming to attract talent, promote industrial growth, and provide substantial financial incentives.

Global oil prices surged to near $120 per barrel on Monday, their highest levels since mid-2022, as the US-Israel strikes on Iran enters the second week, engulfing key oil-producing countries and vital transit routes across the Persian Gulf, especially the ...

The “two sessions” serve as a key window into China's economy, with the 2026 Chinese Government Work Report and the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) emphasizing high-quality development and high-standard opening-up to attract foreign investment. Multinational executives ...

Tourist sites across China have rolled out many themed performances and immersive activities, to enrich spring cultural and tourism offerings and energizing the market.

China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.3 percent year-on-year in February, rebounding sharply from January, official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Monday, in what analysts said was a sign of recovering domestic consumption.

With China's GDP growth rate at 4.5-5 percent, the country's contribution to global economic growth will remain 30 percent every year, which is of confidence, Justin Lin Yifu, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political ...

Multiple members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) have actively made proposals focusing on the integrated development of the nuclear industry with artificial intelligence (AI), "going global" strategy and nuclear technology applications in ...

The European Commission's unveiling of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) recently has sparked heated discussion and concern regarding its potential impact on industries across nations. While this act appears to be a major effort by the EU to bolster its ...

On a Saturday morning in early March, trucks streamed through the gates of the Yiwu Bonded Logistics Center. According to a report released by Yiwu Fabu, the city's official social media account, on Sunday, the center reached a new milestone ...

The inclusion of new materials in the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee's recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) marks a strategic shift: They are no longer just a supporting element in China's industrial chain but have become ...

During the ongoing “two sessions” in Beijing, boosting domestic demand has been identified as a key priority in both the government work report and the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), with lawmakers and political advisors highlighting its ...

The Xinhua News Agency, on its official WeChat account, published a piece on Sunday introducing OpenClaw — along with a risk warning.

Group of Seven (G7) members Japan, France and Canada are working on alternatives to a US-led trade bloc to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China, according to three senior officials from these countries, Reuters reported on Saturday. The ...

This year's Government Work Report, for the first time, stated that "we will create new forms of the smart economy" and “we will launch new infrastructure projects on hyperscale intelligent computing clusters and coordinated development of computing capacity and electricity ...

​​The global economy is facing headwinds, and globalization is experiencing setbacks with individual countries going out of their way to erect tariff barriers and pursue decoupling and severing supply chains, which is like putting out a fire with fuel. Such ...

Commenting on a media inquiry citing reports stating that Nexperia's China entity issued a customer notice on Friday saying that recently Nexperia B.V. has implemented a mass disabling of office accounts of all employees in China, which resulted in the ...

China could only launch five or six rockets a year when he started work about 20 years ago, but the country launched around 90 rockets in the past year, said Liu Zheng, head craftsman of the CNC Machining Technology Research ...

China's foreign exchange reserves totaled 3.4278 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of February 2026, marking an increase of 28.7 billion dollars, or 0.85 percent, from the end of January, official data showed on Saturday.

China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is studying measures to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to create new jobs and empower traditional positions, a senior official said on Saturday at a press conference for the fourth session of the ...

As the jubilant melodies of the Spring Festival travel afar and resonate in every corner of the world, the Guiyang Confucius Academy hosted a splendid cultural feast integrating ritual traditions, classical elegance and modern entertainment from the first to the ...

China's GDP is expected to grow by over 6 trillion yuan ($869.6 billion) in 2026, equivalent to the total annual GDP volume of a developed economy, Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country's top ...

China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) shows the unique strength of the world's second largest economy in long-term planning. By carefully mapping out multi-year strategies, China not only supports its own economic growth but also provides stability and predictability for the ...

China's 2026 GDP target of 4.5 percent to 5 percent growth while striving for better in practice was proposed based on comprehensive assessment and prudent judgment, and the country has a solid foundation to achieve this goal, Zheng Shanjie, head ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday expressed serious concern over the European Union's newly proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), saying certain restrictive provisions could constitute significant investment barriers and institutional discrimination, and vowing to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights ...

On March 1, the nation's first general technical standard for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) interactive microgrids—the "General Rules for Vehicle-to-Grid Interactive Smart Microgrids"—officially came into effect. This standard was jointly compiled by the State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Company and the State ...

Nexperia (China) Ltd, the Chinese unit of Netherlands-based Nexperia B.V., said on Friday that "most business operations have resumed," after a mass disabling of office accounts for all employees in China was implemented by Nexperia B.V. starting Tuesday local time, ...

When asked to comment on claims that one reason China lowered its growth target is the turbulent situation in the Middle East, which could affect energy supplies, and the uncertainty surrounding China-US relations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on ...

Total market capitalization of A-shares has exceeded 110 trillion yuan (about 15.9 trillion U.S. dollars), said Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, at a press conference Friday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th ...

China's artificial intelligence (AI) related industries will be valued at more than 10 trillion yuan (1.45 trillion U.S. dollars) by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said ...

Measured by purchasing power parity, the scale of China's consumer market topped the world during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told a press conference Friday.

The size of China's service sector is expected to expand beyond 100 trillion yuan (about 14.49 trillion U.S. dollars) in the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), head of the country's top economic planner said Friday.

China's GDP is expected to grow by over 6 trillion yuan (about 869.6 billion U.S. dollars) this year, head of the country's top economic planner said Friday.

The US is considering requiring permits for global AI chip sales, such as those from Nvidia and AMD, meaning it would restrict AI chip shipments to anywhere in the world without American approval, according to media reports. Chinese experts said ...

GDP growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent, while striving for better results in practice - this is one of the main development targets for this year outlined in the Government Work Report.

The development of artificial intelligence (AI), one of the buzzwords at China's ongoing annual "two sessions," is accelerating in the country and shaping the global AI ecosystem.

China's two sessions always send clear signals about development priorities, and this year, those signals are even more important as China enters a new five-year plan period. The message to the world will be continuity and confidence.

China targets economic growth of 4.5 to 5 percent in 2026 and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation. The target reflects flexibility, enabling local regions ...

China's emphasis on expanding market access in the services sector sends a strong signal that it is making a significant leap, from opening up its manufacturing sector to pursuing a higher level of institutional openness in services.

While Western media outlets sometimes depict #China's economy in an overly pessimistic light, rural markets, digital commerce, and emerging consumption patterns tell a different story. Livestreams running on a single internet connection offer a small but telling window into the ...

“The 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) will be a critical period for advancing Chinese modernization. It will also provide a significant opportunity for the development of economic and cultural exchanges across the Straits,” Xu Kewei, a member of the 14th ...

China will accelerate efforts to achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology in 2026, according to the Government Work Report submitted on Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation. The pledge has resonated with the private sector, ...

Li Hongzhong, a vice chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, addressed the fourth session of the fourth NPC on Thursday, delivering explanatory remarks on three draft laws submitted for deliberation: an environmental code, a national development planning ...

Just days after the Chinese Spring Festival, robots are making frequent appearances at offline events. From dancing at shopping malls to greeting guests at brand launches and interacting with visitors in open squares and scenic spots, a wave of "robot ...

The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday unveiled controversial plans to prioritize "Made in EU" goods in public subsidies and procurement in a bid to boost the competitiveness of the bloc's manufacturing sector, even as deep divisions persist among member states. ...

A growing number of foreign netizens are praising Chinese navigation and positioning apps such as Amap, Baidu Maps and Tencent Maps for a set of features and integrations, noting that China's digital infrastructure has created consumer technology experiences that increasingly ...

Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng said on Wednesday that in 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will follow the requirements of the Government Work Report and vigorously promote the integration of artificial intelligence ...

Data from VariFlight sent to the Global Times on Thursday showed that, Air China flight CA789 from Beijing to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, departed from Beijing Capital International Airport at 13:32 Beijing time on Thursday.

Dubai's Taxi sector continued their upward momentum in 2025, achieving significant growth in ridership, fleet modernization and service quality. The Taxi sector alone catered to 209 million passengers with a registered fleet of 14,476 vehicles, reflecting Dubai's commitment to providing ...

China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, according to a Government Work Report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China will open wider to the outside world, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China made major new achievements over the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

More than 20 years of sustained national policy support have provided clear direction for enterprises and professionals in the [renewable energy] industry, Zeng Yuqun, chairperson of Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), said on Wednesday, vowing to ...

As the global tech world gathered at MWC, AI took center stage, with Chinese firms standing out. Their industry innovations show that unlocking AI dividends depends on turning technology into real productivity.

While Western media coverage often misinterprets China's consumption trends, the real shift is happening at home. Recent interprovincial trade data shows that China is advancing the construction of a more unified national market, with logistics upgrades and digitalization creating tangible ...

Chinese and South Korean diplomats held talks on Wednesday, hailing the mutual visits by the heads of state as opening a new chapter in bilateral relations, and expressed the willingness and confidence within their business communities to strengthen cooperation.

Li Ying, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said on Wednesday that to enhance China's comprehensive strength in maritime transport, the core lies in making it “bigger, smarter, and greener.”

On the eve of this year's Lantern Festival, which fell on Tuesday, a 25-year-old consumer surnamed Wen shared her plans aloud to her phone: "I want to see the lantern displays on Lantern Festival night, and maybe visit a theme ...

Founded in the Chinese mainland in 2013, the handbag brand Songmont has grown to operate stores in more than ten cities nationwide. From its roots in North China's Shanxi Province to its spotlight at Paris Fashion Week, the brand has ...

The Tarim Oilfield in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region had surpassed a cumulative total of 500 billion cubic meters of natural gas as of Tuesday, according to the oilfield operator, PetroChina's Tarim Oilfield, Chinanews.com.cn reported on Wednesday.

In response to a media question that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had claimed that they currently control the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil and gas transportation, and had noted that any vessel attempting to pass through ...

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing one day ahead of the opening of its annual session. Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the fourth session ...

China will strengthen original innovation and intensify efforts to achieve breakthroughs in key core technologies during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), a spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) said on Wednesday, adding that ...

China's services activity expanded at a robust pace in February, with the services purchasing managers' index (PMI) hitting 56.7, while the manufacturing PMI rose to 52.1, the highest reading in more than five years, according to a private survey on ...

At a "robot school" in east China's Shandong Province, dozens of humanoid robots are mimicking human engineers as they carry trays, fold clothes, and fetch bottled water from the shelves, as part of the training for their real-world jobs.

When China's national lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing for the annual "two sessions," one document will stand out: a draft 15th Five-Year Plan, the blueprint that will guide the world's second-largest economy from 2026 to 2030.

Over the decades, automotive professionals from around the world have together crafted a rich industrial narrative of mutual learning and inspiration, and win-win cooperation between Chinese and foreign carmakers. In this process, there has been a two-way dynamic marked by ...

As resumption of flights in the Middle East remains very limited, Chinese tour companies are making various efforts to get their travelers who have been stranded in various Middle Eastern countries home.

Shipments in the Chinese smartphone market in 2025 underscored resilient demand for multiple domestic brands, while Apple also reported solid growth, according to a report from market research firm Omdia. Analysts said that the trend highlights the sustained strengthening of ...

China remains committed to the basic state policy of opening-up, and its door to the outside world will not close but will only open wider, said a spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference ...

Vietnam's exports to China surged 70.8 percent year-on-year to $6.32 billion in January 2026, latest trade data released by Vietnam Customs showed on Tuesday. Amid an increasingly complex global trade environment, the data underscored not only the enduring synergy between ...

Born of ideals and fighting for its mission, all the struggles waged by the Communist Party of China (CPC) in uniting and leading the people are aimed at building our country into a modern major country and realizing the great ...

US officials are considering caps on the number of artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators Nvidia Corp can export to any one Chinese company, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The reported move may be a "hunger marketing" tactic, reflecting rising anxiety over lack ...

China's Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min on Monday held a video call with Jeanette Schwamberger, state secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Finance, at the latter's request, with the two sides having an in-depth exchange of views on ...

When asked for comments on media reports claiming that China is pressuring Iranian officials to avoid actions that could disrupt Qatar's natural gas exports and other shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said ...

India's airline IndiGo on Tuesday announced the launch of daily, direct flights between Kolkata and Shanghai, which will start on March 29.