Global Times Recently, the EU’s faltering response to the Ukraine crisis sparked much discussion. In fact, even before Ukraine, the EU had already exposed its weakening ability to cope with crises such as the eurozone debt crisis, the refugee crisis and Brexit crisis. In the past, crises often served as catalysts for collective EU action; […]
Read MoreGlobal Times In July, China’s total electricity consumption surpassed the 1-trillion-kilowatt-hours mark for the first time, reaching 1.02 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh), an increase of 8.6 percent year-on-year. Generally speaking, electricity consumption is the most direct indicator of an economy’s vitality. This is also the first time worldwide that a country’s monthly electricity use has exceeded […]
Read MoreDing Gang When news broke about the recent Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, my thoughts immediately turned to Rong Kluea Market. Covering over 66 acres along the border between Thailand’s Sa?Kaeo Province and Cambodia’s Poipet, this commercial hub features thousands of stalls forming a massive trading belt. Back in early 2011, during another border flare-up, my colleagues […]
Read MoreDing Gang This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. With the release of films such as Dead to Rights and 731 Biochemical Revelations, the historical memory of the Nanjing Massacre has gained new dissemination through artistic forms. These works not only present historical […]
Read MoreGlobal Times During his recent visit to India, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made highly provocative remarks regarding the Taiwan question. He claimed that if a confrontation occurred over the Taiwan question, “there is no way that the Philippines can stay out of it,” “if there is an all-out war, then we will be joined […]
Read MoreLeonardo Attuch The 50-percent tariff hike imposed by the Trump administration on Brazilian products signals more than a trade dispute: It exposes the erosion of US hegemony and accelerates the consolidation of a multipolar world. By trying to isolate and punish strategic partners in the Global South, the US achieves the exact opposite effect – […]
Read MoreDing Gang When news broke about the recent Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, my thoughts immediately turned to Rong Kluea Market. Covering over 66 acres along the border between Thailand’s Sa?Kaeo Province and Cambodia’s Poipet, this commercial hub features thousands of stalls forming a massive trading belt. Back in early 2011, during another border flare-up, my colleagues […]
Read MoreDing Gang In recent years, China has made remarkable archaeological discoveries, from the mysterious bronze artifacts of the Sanxingdui Ruins to the magnificent Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City. These findings have become essential chapters in human history. However, these globally significant achievements consistently receive “selective neglect” in Western mainstream media coverage. Is this a coincidence […]
Read MoreWarwick Powell The term “China Shock” has gained renewed currency in US policy discourse, , with recent warnings in the New York Times of a “China Shock 2.0.” The first wave, it claims, came in the early 2000s, unleashing a flood of low-cost manufactured goods that allegedly devastated US manufacturing. The second, they argue, is […]
Read MoreMartin Jacques When the US administration seeks to redefine America’s relationship with the world, including Europe, the latter’s response has been one of damage limitation. It has desperately sought to persuade the US to continue supporting the war against Russia in Ukraine, while, in order to mollify Washington, the European members of NATO have unanimously […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Recently, some in the EU have been making frequent accusations against China of using exports to offload its so-called “overcapacity,” thereby flooding European and global markets. They insist that China’s industrial strength stems from large-scale government subsidies which create unfair competition, and have declared their intention to launch more anti-subsidy investigations into foreign-invested […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On Tuesday, more than 60 experts and scholars from China and the five Central Asian countries participated in the 2025 China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum, held in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in Northwest China. During the forum, experts from both domestic and international backgrounds discussed topics such as promoting the […]
Read MoreDing Gang On July 5, 2025, Something Historic Happened For The Global LEGO Community: The LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort Officially Opened Its Doors In Jinshan District, Shanghai, Dazzling Visitors As The World’s Largest LEGOLAND Park In Both Size And Brick Count – More Than 85 Million LEGO Elements Have Been “Snapped” Into Place To Create This […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Sensational Claim – Initiated By The German Government And Amplified By Some Western Media – That A Chinese Warship Used A Laser To Target A German Aircraft Has Turned Out To Be Entirely False News. In Response To A Global Times Inquiry On July 10, China’s Ministry Of National Defense Provided Two […]
Read MoreDing Gang Monday marked an interesting moment in the global coffee scene: Luckin Coffee officially opened its doors in Manhattan, New York. As New Yorkers sip their fruity Luckin lattes, few might realize that the journey of this cup across the Pacific tells a story rich with cultural dialogue and exchange. Coffee is constantly evolving […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Associated Press recently cited anonymous sources from the French military claiming that, following the India-Pakistan conflict in May, China “led a charge” to “spread doubts” about French-made Rafale jets and launched a large-scale “disinformation campaign” aimed at undermining the reputation and sales of this “France’s flagship fighter.” Some French media outlets quickly […]
Read MoreDing Gang In September, China will solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. This event represents far more than a tribute to the sacrifices of generations past; it is a moment for the world to reexamine China’s crucial […]
Read MoreGlobal Times From Wednesday to Thursday, the meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States was held in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, drawing extensive international attention. This is because the meeting not only served as a “warm-up event” for the Tianjin SCO Summit this year, but also achieved the […]
Read MoreDing Gang Scale models of Chinese military aircraft are on display at the booth of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) in preparation for the 55th Paris Air Show, which runs from June 16 to 22, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo: Screenshot from the official WeChat account of AVIC Scale models of Chinese […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov The recent G7 Summit, which took place in Canada’s Kananaskis on Monday and Tuesday, marked the semi-centennial anniversary of the group. The first top-level meeting of the six most powerful Western nations (G6) was held in Rambouillet, France, in the fall of 1975, and a year later after accepting Canada as its member, […]
Read MoreDing Gang In today’s global media landscape, headlines are dominated almost daily by the US technological blockade against China – semiconductor bans, export controls and scientific containment policies. China often appears forced into a reactive posture, responding to Western restrictions within what seems like a defensive narrative framework. The world watches intently, wondering if China […]
Read MoreLi Zhiqi Standing in the corridor of the Yiwu International Trade Market, one can see Arab merchants bargaining with vendors in fluent Chinese, African buyers livestreaming new electronic accessories, and European clients verifying contracts through AI translation systems. As the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities, Yiwu achieved a transaction volume of 279.803 billion […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On June 10, the People’s Daily published an exclusive interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei on its front page. When talking about facing external blockades and suppression, Ren said, “Don’t dwell on difficulties, just take action and move forward step by step.” He also called on the whole society to support theoretical research, […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Starting Monday, China began implementing a trial visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. With this expansion, China now offers unilateral visa-free entry to 47 countries. Not long ago, China extended its unilateral visa-free policy to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by granting visa-free entry to […]
Read MoreDing Gang Those born in the 1950s are the first ferrymen of the computer civilization. We’ve witnessed the digital revolution unfold, upgrading our skills and capabilities alongside each new version of Windows. Through this journey, we’ve developed a profound understanding of what an “operating system” truly means to modern life. Without Windows, countless software applications […]
Read MoreGlobal Times China’s visa-free “circle of friends” has once again expanded. Effective June 1, China began implementing a trial policy that unilaterally grants visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. Beginning June 9, the policy will also apply to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. These initiatives vividly reflect China’s diplomatic […]
Read MoreGlobal Times A sports event called “Enhanced Games” is scheduled to take place in May 2026 in Las Vegas, the US. The event has sparked widespread criticism and condemnation for allowing athletes to use long-term banned substances in sports games, such as steroids and growth hormones, and luring athletes with large cash prizes. A spokesperson […]
Read MoreS L Kanthan The progress and development of the Global South – about 85 percent of the world’s population – should be celebrated, not hindered. China’s miraculous economic success over the last 40 years is an inspiration for the people of other developing nations. It is unreasonable for the US to suppress China’s development, seize […]
Read MoreDing Gang Among all the reports on the latest US-China talks in Geneva, one detail stands out: Both sides agree to establish an economic and trade consultation mechanism. While this may seem routine, it represents a sober acknowledgment of recent years marked by confrontation and estrangement. As a Chinese journalist who has been following China-US […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov The recent World War II Victory Day celebration in Moscow attracted 27 heads of state as well as numerous prominent politicians and opinion-makers from all over the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Nevertheless, Chinese President Xi Jinping was a very special guest at this event and his presence inevitably garnered […]
Read MoreDing Gang In the spring of 1945, eighty years ago, Adolf Hitler’s “Third Reich” finally collapsed, and the world took a collective breath, turning a battered but hopeful page in history. After years of blood and fire, World War II ended not with a neat bow but with a planet desperate for genuine, lasting peace. […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On Friday local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders from over 20 countries and international organizations were invited to attend a ceremony in Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War. A day earlier, President Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The recent decision by China’s space agency to grant NASA-funded American universities access to lunar samples – retrieved from the moon’s far side – offers more than a scientific opportunity; It is a poignant reflection of two fundamentally divergent approaches to technological advancement. These different approaches shape the trajectory of space exploration and […]
Read MoreGlobal Times As the International Workers’ Day, which falls on May 1, approaches, a grand gathering was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and honor model workers and exemplary individuals. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, delivered an […]
Read MoreDing Gang For centuries, the Himalayan Mountain range had stood like a towering backbone, separating China from South Asia and impeding the flow of civilizations and information. However, as the world evolves, these mountains no longer serve as barriers to development. During my recent travels through Bhutan and Nepal, I witnessed firsthand how China’s growth […]
Read MoreMartin Jacques One of the defining characteristics of US foreign policy since the beginning of China’s reform and opening-up has been its consistent underestimation of China. It never entertained the idea that China could become America’s equal, let alone surpass it. In fact, we have already arrived at the latter scenario. It is this that […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Lately the not-so-fresh idea of a “European strategic autonomy” has got back in circulation in many EU capitals. This should come as no surprise, given the condescending and even arrogant attitude displayed by the Donald Trump administration toward US’ European allies. Politicians and state officials across the European continent can no longer take […]
Read MoreWarwick Powell Despite the US’ hyperbolic threats of 100 percent and 150 percent tariffs on BRICS, the group’s enlargement in Asia highlights its resilience and the growing desire among countries to collaborate in building a prosperous and secure future. In recent years, the BRICS countries have emerged as a significant force in the global economic […]
Read MoreYang Xuedong Currently, economic globalization is facing strong headwinds. The “Washington Consensus,” once promoted by the US and other Western countries as the standard model for development, has not only lost its appeal among many developing nations but has also proven ineffective in addressing internal challenges within developed countries. Amid growing discussions about finding solutions […]
Read MoreGlobal Times President Xi Jinping met with visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing on Friday. This marks Sanchez’s third visit to China within three years, highlighting Madrid’s emphasis to deepening China-Spain relations and representing the continuation of the friendly policies toward China from many European countries. Sources from the Spanish government revealed that […]
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