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US military activity in Yellow Sea may be aimed at creating tension during holidays; PLA shows firm resolve to safeguard national security: experts

The Global Times learned from sources on Friday that the US military recently organized aircraft to conduct activities in ...

CPC Central Committee congratulates DPRK on WPK's Ninth Congress

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Thursday sent a message of congratulations on the convening of ...

'Embarrassment': international media, netizens scrutinize Indian university's false claim about Chinese robodog at AI summit

International and Indian media continue to scrutinize India's Galgotias University's reported false claim of a Chinese-made robotic dog as ...

China's Wang Xindi wins men's freestyle skiing aerials gold at Milan-Cortina
China's Wang Xindi wins men's freestyle skiing aerials gold at Milan-Cortina

OP-ED

The Spring Festival brings a touch of warmth to the world: Global Times editorial

The reason the Spring Festival can open doors across different cultures is that it touches the softest, most universal human longing for a better life deep in our hearts.

From hometown flavors to global feast: two decades of change on Chinese festival dinner table

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GT Voice: Deeper co-op with China a pragmatic choice for EU industrial revitalization

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CHINA

When "China travel" meets Spring Festival: intl visitors discover a richer travel experience
Two years after China substantially expanded its visa-free entry policies, "China travel" remains a powerful draw for global explorers. And during the country's most important traditional holiday, the Spring Festival, that appeal deepens.
New Year on the Frontlines: Farmers turn 'snow into gold' at ski resort
New Year on the Frontlines: Young guys plant coral on the seafloor
Second Takaichi cabinet cannot 'do as it pleases', Chinese and Japanese scholars say, citing three major challenges
Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), secured appointment in the powerful lower house as Japanese prime minister without a runoff vote on Wednesday, Xinhua News Agency ...

Japan's $36b US investment, part of $550b deal, seen as political 'pledge of allegiance': Chinese expert
Japan plans to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects, the first tranche of its $550 billion commitment under the trade agreement it struck with Washington, ...

Chinese Consulate in Vietnam's Da Nang urges Chinese to avoid gambling after citizen jumps to death
The Chinese Consulate General in Da Nang on Sunday evening issued a reminder urging Chinese nationals visiting the city to stay away from gambling, after a Chinese citizen reportedly died ...

SOURCE

China aims to build 1.5 trillion-yuan tea industry by 2030
How the Spring Festival channels mobility, time and consumption
On stage and beyond, robots join China's New Year revelry
From the spotlight of the Spring Festival Gala to local cultural performances, increasingly nimble and versatile humanoid robots are making their mark across the country during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
China's SOEs administered by central government expand R&D investment
China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government stepped up investment in research and development (R&D) in 2025 as part of efforts to advance innovation-driven development, data from ...

China's top market regulator rolls out guidelines on antitrust compliance for internet platforms
China's State Administration for Market Regulation released guidelines on antitrust compliance for internet platforms on Friday, a move designed to help operators guard against compliance risks, foster innovation and advance ...

Chinese travel to BRI partner countries surges during Spring Festival, showing stronger ties, growing synergy
The upcoming Spring Festival is expected to see a surge in Chinese citizens' travel to destinations in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, according to data released by various ...

LIFE

From lion dances to ice festivals, diverse regional customs reflect both deep heritage and contemporary reinvention
Editor's Note: From tech-enabled flower fields to ice kingdoms, and from intangible cultural heritage traditions like the lion dance and Zigong Lantern Show, China's Spring Festival unfolds ...

China's Sun Long wins silver in men's 1,000m short track speed skating at Milan-Cortina
Chinese short track speed skater Sun Long clinched silver in the men's 1,000 meters event at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Thursday, earning the Chinese delegation its fourth ...

At the dawn of Spring Festival, Pakistan renews its resolve to working even more closely with Chinese friends: Pakistani envoy
On the joyous occasion of the Spring Festival, I extend my warmest greetings to the people of China and to the readers and viewers of Global Times. ...
China's Ning Zhongyan clinches 1,500m speed skating gold with new Olympic record
China's Ning Zhongyan won the gold medal in the men's 1,500 meters speed skating event at the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday with a time of 1:41.98, breaking the Olympic record and securing China's first-ever Winter Olympic gold medal in the event.
Yuen Woo-ping and Wu Jing highlight wuxia spirit as film 'Blades of the Guardians' launches global release
Trotting through 5,000 years: Horse in cultural heritage, a symbol of China's eternal spirit of vitality and progress