Global Times According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China on January 13, the total value of China’s import and export of goods trade in 2024 was 43.85 trillion yuan ($5.98 trillion), a year-on-year increase of 5 percent, the scale of which hit a record high. Among them, foreign trade gained […]
Read MoreJerry Grey The concept of “Hehe” in Chinese culture, with the first “He” embodying harmony, peace and balance and the second representing convergence, unity and cooperation, is central to both the individual and collective mind-set in China. Rooted in thousands of years of philosophy, the idea of “Hehe” serves as a guiding principle for living […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) recently announced the results of the “CJK Spirit Word of the Year 2025” selection, with the Chinese word for “future” winning the highest number of votes. This has sparked sustained attention across public opinion in the three countries involved – China, Japan and South Korea. TCS secretary-general Lee […]
Read MoreDing Gang On December 29, 2024, former US president Jimmy Carter passed away, at the age of 100. Carter’s contributions to US-China relations were significant. As the driving force behind establishing diplomatic ties between the two nations, he played a pivotal role in fostering cooperation and mutual understanding over the decades. Among all US presidents […]
Read MoreDing Gang Wang Xuguang, then a project manager at China Harbour Engineering Company, witnessed the same scene every day: cargo ships loaded with containers slowly passing through the Panama Canal, heading toward the Atlantic Ocean in the distance. When I interviewed in Panama a decade ago, his company was building a terminal for the Taiwan […]
Read MoreGlobal Times After China became the world’s largest car exporter in 2023 for the first time, with an export volume of 5.221 million units, several media outlets and market organizations recently predicted that the country will maintain its position as the top car exporter in 2024. Cui Dongshu, secretary general of the China Passenger Car […]
Read MoreDing Gang My trip to Africa this past August gave me a deeper understanding of the continent. Behind every rickety minibus speeding through muddy roads, every flickering light bulb, and every village surrounded by dusty dirt roads lies a story of resilience and strength that is nothing short of awe-inspiring. At the same time, every […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The moving melody of “Song of the Seven Sons” sounded again, as Friday marked the full 25 years since the return of Macao to the motherland. A grand celebration and inaugural ceremony for the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region were held on Friday morning at the Macao East Asian Games […]
Read MoreDing Gang The National Basketball Association (NBA) has signed a multiyear deal to play pre-season games in Macao Special Administrative Region from 2025. The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games hosted in Macao in October next year. The location is obviously carefully chosen. And make no mistake – this is […]
Read MoreGlobal Times This Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 Gala Dinner of the US-China Business Council (USCBC). The letter conveyed China’s sincere hope for long-term peaceful coexistence and greater dialogue and cooperation between our two countries, as well as its firm commitment to deepening reform comprehensively and opening up […]
Read MoreDing Gang Thirty years ago in Brussels, the Cinquantenaire Park became my preferred spot for evening walks. The majestic triumphal arch initially captivated me with its grandeur. Still, after learning its history, this symbol of Belgian colonial power seemed to silently remind me of a past built on cruel exploitation and plunder. This architectural marvel […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Spring Festival, a Chinese cultural symbol that has long been well-known around the globe, has gained a new title this week. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” to the Representative List of the […]
Read MorePiers Forster and Wang Yi Global surface temperatures reached record levels in 2024 as the impacts of climate change are being felt around the world. All countries, no matter their development status, are affected by climate change. For example, this month has seen floods in Valencia, Spain, claiming more than 200 lives, and flooding in […]
Read MoreChina Daily One day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli Security Cabinet had approved a two-month deal to end the fighting in Lebanon, a ceasefire came into effect on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward for efforts to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and fueling hopes that a deal […]
Read MoreDing Gang A few days ago, I had the opportunity to attend the biennial Airshow China in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong Province, a significant event in the global aerospace industry. As I walked through the exhibition, I was enveloped by an awe-inspiring array of cutting-edge technological marvels, each more impressive than the last. This wasn’t […]
Read MoreGlobal Times From Tuesday to Friday, the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit took place in Wuzhen, East China’s Zhejiang Province. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the summit, officially opening a new chapter in its second decade. Artificial intelligence (AI), a key area in global technological advancement for the next decade, has […]
Read MoreDing Gang It began with a single ship laden with iron ore, traversing 11,000 miles from Brazil’s sun-drenched coast to China’s bustling Tianjin Port. That Saturday in July 1973 marked more than just another delivery – it was the opening chapter of one of global trade’s most remarkable partnerships, shaping the world we live in […]
Read MoreGlobal Times With the inauguration of the Chancay Port, a key Belt and Road Initiative project jointly built by China and Peru, we witness a significant moment in history. This project marks a new phase in China-Latin America connectivity, creating a modern Asia-Latin America land-sea corridor. World economic history is characterized by the continuous connection […]
Read MoreDing Gang During my stay in Kenya, I spoke with several middle-aged Kenyans who shared their plans to send their children abroad for education, which they have been saving for. When I inquired about their preferred countries, the two most popular countries were the US and the UK, followed by China. They noted that students […]
Read MoreWarwick Powell On November 11, the Japanese Diet convened to elect a new prime minister. Incumbent Shigeru Ishiba of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) retained his position. The journey won’t be straightforward, however, as Ishiba’s LDP and its coalition partner Komeito lost their governing majority at the recently held parliamentary election. The LDP will be […]
Read MoreDing Gang On the last day of my recent trip to Nairobi, I visited the United Nations Environment Programme headquarters, where a portrait of Wangari Maathai caught my attention. Her most famous initiative was the establishment of the landmark Green Belt Movement in 1977. The movement began by organizing women in rural Kenya to plant […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Recently, Hong Kong singer Andy Lau held a concert at the Taipei Arena, where he performed the well-known song “Chinese People.” Created to celebrate Hong Kong’s return to China, the song has been a staple in Andy Lau’s concert tours for over 20 years. However, in Taipei, some politicians from the pan-Green camp […]
Read MoreWarwick Powell Tied into a war in Ukraine, confused about its identity and autonomy, the European political establishment has consigned EU member states to a period of considerable perturbation. The eurozone economies are being buffeted by major headwinds. Hampered by high energy costs, eurozone economies are witnessing industrial hollowing out as energy-intensive industries shutter. How […]
Read MoreDing Gang China and India have reached resolutions on issues concerning the border area. It’s a big step toward cooling off the four-year border tensions. But to understand why this is such a big deal, we need to zoom out and examine how the global and Asia-Pacific geopolitical landscape has been shifting over the past […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Why does anyone join a club? Membership in a prestigious club offers undeniable benefits: It is a place where you can make useful acquaintances, exchange views on matters of common interest and have fun interacting with fellow club members. This is probably one of the main reasons why many nations of the Global […]
Read MoreDing Gang In 2003, I purchased my first car, a Japanese 2.0L model, for 230,000 yuan (approximately $28,000 at the time). Today, that same amount can buy a high-performance, technologically advanced Chinese electric vehicle (EV). This stark contrast illustrates the rapid evolution and global competitiveness of China’s automotive industry. China’s vast road network now showcases […]
Read MoreChinese Premier Li Qiang attended the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the SCO in Islamabad and paid an official visit to Pakistan from Monday to Thursday. The SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad presented the opportunity to reflect on the significance of the SCO as a […]
Read MoreThe world is in the midst of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and may soon enter the “Fifth Industrial Revolution”. At the same time, the rapid development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence has been impacting education at all levels, from primary and secondary to higher education. Countries around the world are trying to find […]
Read MoreGlobal times The 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China is a momentous occasion, not only for the over 1.4 billion Chinese people but also with global significance and historical importance. Over these 75 years, the journey of Chinese modernization has profoundly transformed China and influenced the world, truly realizing that […]
Read MoreGlobal Times These days the People’s Republic of China is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Over the past 75 years, China has grown from a poor and backward country to the world’s second-largest economy, with about one-sixth of the world’s population escaping poverty. However, as China continued to rise, the US’ attitude toward China has changed […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Large-scale high-level events at the United Nations (UN) seldom generate immediate practical results dramatically shifting the course of international relations. As a rule, the result of such events, which take a lot of time and energy to put together, are very general and legally non-binding statements, short-term media splashes and criticism from frustrated […]
Read MoreDing Gang Washington seems to be on a stimulant called “contain China.” This stimulant has put the US government in a state of excitement, constantly rolling out restrictive policies against China. It has given Washington a temporary illusion of power, making it believe it can curb China’s advancement in the global market. While the US […]
Read MoreLi Junru In today’s world, where the futures of all countries are closely linked, development, security and civilization play important roles in promoting the modernization process of human society. The Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI) and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, offer profound insights into the issues […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum (BXF) is convening in Beijing from Thursday to Saturday. With rising security challenges both in the Asia-Pacific region and globally, what is China’s response to these uncertainties? What are China’s perspectives on security in its surrounding areas and worldwide? Lieutenant General He Lei (He), former vice president of […]
Read MoreDing Gang In June of this year, Kenya experienced protests primarily targeting the government’s proposed policy to increase taxes. When analyzing the causes, Western media largely focused on Kenya’s foreign debt issue, with some even linking it to the country’s debt to China. Kenya’s foreign debt amounts to $82 billion, but only about $8 billion […]
Read MoreGlobal Times From September 12 to 16, the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) was held in Beijing. In a congratulatory letter, Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out that CIFTIS, having been successfully held for 10 years, is a vivid illustration of the high-quality development of China’s service industry and service trade, […]
Read MoreDing Gang China’s Zheng Qinwen defeated her old rival, Donna Vekic, in a rematch of their Olympic final on Monday, advancing to the US Open quarterfinals. During the match, some spectators shouted the racially discriminatory English slur “yellow banana.” With unwavering courage, Zheng boldly responded, “I will beat you!” Why did Zheng feel offended? In […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Chinese government has recently adjusted its cross-border adoption policy. Henceafter, apart from the adoption of a child or stepchild from one’s collateral relatives by blood of the same generation and up to the third degree of kinship by foreigners coming to China, China will not send children abroad for adoption. This adjustment […]
Read MoreMartin Jacques Modernization has become one of the great subjects of discussion in China. Ever since the century of humiliation, the quest for modernization had eluded China. By the time of the revolution in 1949, China lagged hugely behind the West. The need to modernize was China’s greatest challenge. In the late 1970s, Deng Xiaoping […]
Read MoreDing Gang The Paris Olympics have ended, and we witnessed a nail-biter. Team USA and Team China ended up in a dead heat, each securing 40 gold medals. Talk about a photo finish! This tie reflects the changing dynamics of global power. However, when discussing the geopolitical meaning of China’s challenge, many Western analysts need […]
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