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China discovers globally rare coral reef blue hole at Huangyan Dao, first verified of its kind in the country

China has discovered a globally rare coral reef growth structure-type marine blue hole at Huangyan Dao, marking the first coral ...

China rejects US, European 'concerns' over its legitimate Taiwan island patrols

In response to the US, UK, France and Germany's statements expressing concern over China's legitimate maritime law enforcement operations in ...

Cambodian senate president Hun Sen begins goodwill visit to China

At the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Cambodian People's Party (CPP) President and Senate President Samdech Techo ...

Japanese businesses flock to supply chain expo in Beijing
A total of 10 Japanese business chambers are attending the ongoing 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, ...

OP-ED

Four countries try to team up to back 'Taiwan independence'? Not a chance: Global Times editorial

No amount of external backing can change the indisputable fact that both sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to one China, nor can it halt China's efforts to lawfully safeguard its rights, strengthen governance, and shape order in ...

Grasping the global significance of Chinese modernization through 'China opportunity 2.0': Global Times editorial

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GT Voice: Unrelenting heat waves in Europe highlight energy transition urgency

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CHINA

Minor cases on drug abuse drop by 32 pct in 2025; adolescents emerge as key group for vigilance against addictive substances: SPC officials
Ahead of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) and Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) said on Thursday that while the country's drug-related crime situation has continued to improve in recent years, cases involving narcotic and psychotropic substances and new psychoactive substances ...
Chinese scientists reveal earliest stages of organ formation using in vitro gastrulation model
Chinese tourism to New Zealand rebounds under visa-waiver trial policy
China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030
China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and ...

China always opposes any form of official exchanges between US, Taiwan region, FM says on claims that Chinese embassy dissuades US states, businesses from engaging with island
In response to a reporter's question that letters issued by US government departments to all US state governors, officials and business leaders alleges Chinese Embassy in the US has contacted ...

China urges relevant countries to respect China's sovereignty, maritime rights, stop confusing right and wrong, FM on US, UK, France and Germany's maritime-related statement
Responding to media inquiry that the US, UK, France and Germany reportedly issued statements, expressing concern over China's activities east of Taiwan island and claiming that the relevant Chinese activities ...

SOURCE

EU joining Pax Silica comes at cost of AI independence: expert
Anthropic's 'distillation' claims against Chinese firm lack substance, rooted in tech hegemony anxiety: Chinese expert
Japanese businesses flock to supply chain expo in Beijing
A total of 10 Japanese business chambers are attending the ongoing 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, demonstrating that they continue to attach great importance to the Chinese market, the Global Times learned from the organizer and several Japanese chamber representatives on Thursday.
European firms keen to tap Chinese market at CISCE
“Sorry, our supervisor is currently not at the booth. He is busy visiting different companies' exhibition stands to seek potential cooperation opportunities,” a staffer from a Portuguese law firm told ...

Chinese actions involving Panama-flagged vessels fully comply with intl conventions, do not target any specific country or flag state: FM
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that Chinese actions concerning Panama-flagged vessels fully comply with international conventions and do not target any specific country or flag state.

China, US agree to establish a trade council to discuss tariffs, other issues: MOFCOM
Asked by a media inquiry for comment regarding the latest progress in China-US trade consultations on tariffs, the next steps for communication, and developments regarding China's purchases of Boeing aircraft ...

LIFE

Youth basketball boom fails to boost elite talent pool, says CBA report
A new report released by the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Thursday warns that China's growing youth basketball participation has not been matched by an increase in elite talent, highlighting ...

July film slate poised to boost annual box office: analysts
Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow's upcoming sports comedy Kung Fu Soccer is set for a July release, adding to a blockbuster-packed summer lineup expected to trigger a box-office boom in ...

Why young Chinese have fallen for the 'hands-behind-back opossum'
A new internet favorite has recently captured the hearts of many Chinese social media users: an opossum standing by a window, tiny paws clasped behind its back, gazing quietly into ...
Chinese writers experience rural change via village residencies
Writer Hu Xuewen has just ended his stay in Zigong's rural villages, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. He still cannot forget the dedicated look on the face of a silkworm farmer, watching over the cocoons through the window. The farmer's devotion to hard work and hope for a good ...
VAR evolution at World Cup reduces stops, improves match flow
New finds push sea salt history in China to 4,800 years ago