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China calls for immediate halt to military operations to avoid further escalation of tensions, Chinese FM on US, Israel strikes on Iran

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Saturday that China is highly concerned about the military attacks by the ...

Live: US, Israel launching attacks on Iran; Iran strikes back

This is a developing story. We'll keep you updated with the latest information as it comes in – stay ...

US, Israel attacks on Iran show intention for regime change with negotiations likely being 'cover'; air strikes likely to be main focus at current stage: Chinese experts

The US and Israel began a wave of strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, with Iran striking back at ...

GT Exclusive: No reports of Chinese causalities so far: Chinese Embassy; Chinese institutions prepare for 'orderly' withdrawal
The Chinese Embassy in Iran told the Global Times on Saturday that it has so far received no reports ...

OP-ED

Merz's 'China Travel' freshens Europe's perception of China: Global Times editorial

It is hoped that Chancellor Merz's pragmatic approach will help foster a more balanced EU consensus on China, bring greater benefits to the peoples of China, Germany, and Europe, and contribute to global peace and prosperity.

China-Germany open cooperation promotes mutual and global development

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GT Voice: What's the main reason for the yuan's continuous gains?

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CHINA

From robots back on duty to factories roaring to life, China races toward a strong post-holiday sprint
As the Spring Festival holidays end, China is entering a nationwide phase of post-holiday work resumption, marked by the return of factories and construction sites to full operation, and even robots reporting back to work, signaling a broad push to secure a strong economic start to the year.
Chinese and Japanese civil groups call for return of Tang Honglu Well Stele to China
Gunman who changed disguises 11 times before and after shooting Taipei medical aesthetics clinic boss arrested: media reports
Merz visits the Palace Museum, hails cooperation between Chinese, German companies after Mercedes test ride on 2nd day of China trip
On the second day of his China trip, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid a visit to the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing on Thursday, accompanied ...

Separated conjoined twin becomes mother 28 years after life-saving surgery in East China's Nantong
Good news from a hospital in East China during the just-concluded Spring Festival holidays has drawn widespread attention online and trended on social media platform Weibo – one of the ...

Unease among Japanese companies over China's export controls exposes fears that Takaichi admin's erosion of mutual trust harms business interests: expert
Unease is reportedly spreading among Japanese companies after China on Tuesday placed 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co and Subaru Corp., on two restrictive lists in light ...

SOURCE

US pressure on Syria not to use Chinese telecom systems shows disregard for local people: expert
Lynk & Co moves swiftly to fix voice-controlled lighting issue; China's vehicle industry seeks tighter safety boundaries and engineering validation
China ramps up financial support for tech innovation: senior official
China has made substantial progress in strengthening financial support for technological self-reliance, launching a national venture capital guidance fund with an estimated total scale of 1 trillion yuan (about 144.45 billion U.S. dollars), a senior official said on Friday.
China issues final ruling on Canadian canola imports, taking Canada's reasonable requests into account: MOFCOM spokesperson
China on Saturday issued the final ruling of the anti-dumping investigation into canola imports originating in Canada, determining an anti-dumping duty rate of 5.9 percent for Canadian companies, with the ...

Trump reportedly bans Anthropic from US federal agencies; company previously accuses Chinese AI firms of threatening US security, Chinese experts note
The standoff between the US administration and artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic has sparked widespread discussions within the US tech sector. Chinese experts said that the situation lays bare the ...

China placing relevant Japanese entities on export control and watch lists is entirely justified, reasonable, and lawful: MOFCOM
When responding to question on China placing Japanese entities on export control and watch lists, He Yongqian, spokesperson of Ministry of Commerce, said on Thursday that China's lawful listing action ...

LIFE

'Poets and emperors' hit the road: How China is driving a cool cultural revival
This Spring Festival, a unique "Poetry Road" sightseeing bus line in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, became a sensation on Chinese social media platforms. A driver dressed as the legendary ...

Why we still need long dramas in the age of 'addictive' short dramas
To watch short dramas or long dramas, that is the question. Short dramas, with their fast pace, high-stakes conflicts, and direct delivery of emotional gratification, have rapidly captured viewers' fragmented ...

Chinese New Year deepens resonance with participation of furry family members
The Year of the Horse in 2026 marked an interesting scene in Beijing: The city's first-ever pet-themed temple fair drew waves of pet lovers and their four-legged companions. Here, working ...
Lantern Festival glutinous rice dumplings get healthy makeover
Purple sweet potato paste; low-fat taro; poria, coix seed and red bean…On the Chinese lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, posts showcase diverse new twists on yuanxiao, the glutinous rice dumplings traditionally eaten during the Lantern Festival. Once dominated by black sesame and peanut fillings, the round treats are ...
After controversial 'sneaky' social media post draws ire from Chinese fans, FIBA modifies wording over Chinese national team's win over Japan
Chinese archaeologists discover oldest known Neolithic site on Inner Mongolian Plateau