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US, Iran hold follow-up talks in Switzerland amid Hormuz dispute and Lebanon tensions; expert says both sides seek ceasefire deal while bargaining through pressure

Iranian and US negotiators have arrived in Switzerland and are expected to gather in Burgenstock resort for follow-up talks starting ...

GT investigates: Deep political divisions and structural economic imbalances are fueling a historic reverse migration out of the US

As the US approaches its 250th birthday, its "nation of immigrants" label may need to be re-examined. Research shows that ...

Intl travelers immerse in Dragon Boat Festival traditions, gaining deeper appreciation of Chinese culture

From joining dragon boat race to making the sticky zongzi, a traditional Chinese food made of glutinous rice wrapped in ...

World Cup debutants Curacao held Ecuador to draw, but Chinese referee trio steals spotlight back home
World Cup debutants Curacao earned their first-ever point at the tournament on Saturday local time after a goalless draw with ...

OP-ED

The world does not need a new 'Plaza Accord': Global Times editorial

The world does not need a new "Plaza Accord"; what it needs is a new consensus based on mutual respect, respective reforms, and joint development.

Mending relations with China requires Lithuania's action, not 'technical concessions'

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GT Voice: Global rise of Chinese motorcycles shows innovative competitiveness

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CHINA

Chinese official media showcases DF-17 hypersonic missile launch for first time
Chinese official media has publicly shown the launch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force's DF-17 hypersonic missile for the first time, accompanied by the first official disclosure of a military commentator said could be an upgraded variant of the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile.
Chinese researchers draw highest-resolution, most comprehensive human proteome map to date
China's MSS warns of foreign spy agencies using pop-up ads for illegal aims including intelligence collection, infiltration
Bull on the loose at Changsha metro entrance injures pedestrians, reportedly slaughtered
A video showing a bull charging pedestrians near a metro station entrance in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province, circulated online on Sunday, according to footage released by Chinese news outlet ...

Chinese envoy says Global Governance Initiative offers solution to global governance deficit
The China-proposed Global Governance Initiative provides a Chinese solution to the global governance deficit and sheds new light on how to strengthen and improve the work of the United Nations ...

Rare urban nesting of protected kestrels atop 30-meter-tall telecommunications tower draws crowds, impromptu science lessons in Beijing
Two adult kestrels, a national second-class protected species which are rarely seen in urban areas, have built a nest atop a roughly 30-meter-tall telecommunications tower outside a commercial building in ...

SOURCE

Brazilian finance minister reportedly visiting China, advancing issuance of panda bonds; yuan's role as long-term financing tool increasing: expert
HK plays key role in mainland tech firms' global expansion: official
4th China International Supply Chain Expo debuts AI section
The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is scheduled to take place from Monday to Friday in Beijing. As the world's first national-level exhibition dedicated to supply chains, this year's event debuts a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) zone, systematically presenting the complete ecosystem of AI across the ...
Chinese summer products heat up in European market amid heatwaves, powered by localization and innovation
Outdoor review videos featuring fan-equipped sun hats have gone viral on TikTok amid scorching heat in Europe, with many users asking where to buy them. A large number of the ...

Japanese chip equipment sales to China fall 10%, as curbs 'backfire'
Japan's top five manufacturers of chipmaking equipment posted a 10 percent decline in combined sales to China for the financial year ended on March 3, Japanese media outlet Nikkei Asia ...

Summer bookings heat up as tourism to NW Chinese cities jumps
As the summer travel season in China kicks off with ticket sales underway, booking have reached record levels. Data from several online travel platforms indicates a sharp rise in summer ...

LIFE

Chinese film 'Dear You' sparks global emotional resonance
As of Sunday, the rating for Chinese film Dear You on review platform Douban had reached a 9.3/10, up from its previous 9.2/10, with more than 860,000 reviews. This marks ...

Hong Kong gymnasts' Beijing training reflects broader future for Chinese gymnastics
With the 2026 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships just days away, the Chinese women's gymnastics team recently conducted an internal test event in Beijing under competition conditions. It was a routine ...

15 foreigners honored with top book award in China
Fifteen foreigners won the 19th Special Book Awards of China, the nation's highest honor for foreign authors, translators and publishers, in Beijing on Tuesday.
Japanese scholars, activists demand return of looted Chinese cultural relics, urge Japan to face history of aggression
On Saturday afternoon, a symposium organized by the Chinese Cultural Relics Return Movement Promotion Association, a Japanese civic group, was held at the Bunkyo Civic Center in Tokyo.
Ancient horse skull found in E.China sheds light on Yue State rituals
BIBF links cultures, fuels public passion for reading through print books in the digital age