Hainan Free Trade Port to Open New Doors for Global Investors

China (Xinhua): China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has entered the final month before launching island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18 a major milestone in China’s high-level opening-up drive despite rising global protectionism. The new customs model will expand zero-tariff coverage in Hainan from 21% to 74%, significantly lowering trade costs and further opening […]

Japanese PM’s provocative remarks spark strong criticism in Taiwan

TAIPEI, (Xinhua):Across Taiwan, political figures, opinion leaders and media have condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s provocative remarks on Taiwan as unwise and harmful to the interests of people on the island seeking peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Takaichi recently said that the Chinese mainland’s “use of force on Taiwan” could constitute a […]

Media Cooperation Key to Stronger China-Germany Ties: Speakers

The 16th Media Forum China-Germany, hosted by Global Times, took place in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong Province, from Monday to Thursday. The forum brought together leading media figures, distinguished journalists, and scholars from both China and Germany. Under the framework of China’s four Global Initiatives—the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and […]

Xi Jinping and Thai King Pledge Closer Cooperation During Beijing Visit

Xi Jinping and Thai King Pledge Closer Cooperation During Beijing Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed Beijing’s readiness to align development strategies with Thailand for “greater progress” in bilateral ties during a meeting with King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Friday. Speaking at the Great Hall of the People, Xi described the two nations as “genuine good relatives, friends and partners,” according to state broadcaster CCTV. […]

China’s Stranded Astronauts Begin Return Journey on Replacement Spacecraft

China’s Stranded Astronauts Begin Return Journey on Replacement Spacecraft

Three Chinese astronauts who were stranded aboard the Tiangong space station after their original return craft was apparently damaged by space debris have begun their journey home, China’s space agency said Friday. They are returning aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft, which had arrived earlier with a replacement crew. Their capsule is expected to land later the […]

China urges G7 to stop interfering in its internal affairs: FM spokesperson

BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — China has urged the G7 to stop manipulating issues related to China and interfering in its internal affairs, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said here Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press conference when asked to comment on a joint statement of G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which […]

China harnesses AI to bridge healthcare gap

HANGZHOU,(Xinhua); Getting medical advice in China has never been easier than it is now. Via a simple tap on a smartphone and a brief conversation, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can instantly deliver a preliminary diagnosis based on clinical expertise of China’s top medical professionals. This AI support stems from an app named AQ, which […]

Xi declares 15th National Games open

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 15th National Games open on Sunday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the opening ceremony of the Games in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong Province.  Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist […]

China’s Transformation in Xinjiang: Economic Growth, Social Progress, and Infrastructure Development: What Pakistan Can Learn

Dr. Furqan Rao Before the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, Xinjiang went through times of instability, marked by frequent ethnic and religious conflicts that left its communities fragmented and underdeveloped. However, the breakthrough came when  Xi Jinping took the oath of the President of China in 2013 and introduced reforms all […]